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Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk
New York City, New York, USA
$249
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Walk one of New York’s oldest streets. See how it evolved from a Dutch footpath to a cultural landmark filled with community gardens, historic theaters, and the birthplace of punk at CBGB. This eye opening experience changes everything you might have heard about New York’s iconic Bowery. This tour takes you through a 1.5-mile stretch filled with stories of theaters, grand bank buildings, and flophouses. Discover how this major thoroughfare, once a Native American trail, became a hub of wild fun and cultural significance.
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Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Meet at the benches in Chatham Square Park which is the intersection of Park Row, Mott Street and the Bowery. Your guide will be holding a sign.
Return details
Cooper Union is considered the end of the Bowery. It’s close to public transportation.
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BoweryThis mile-long stretch in Lower Manhattan was home to the city's original performing arts scene. From vaudeville to punk rock, the Bowery has played host to New York's edgiest acts.
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New MuseumThe former New London Theatre. See a new Museum that only display works of living artists.
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Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community GardenThere are over 450 community gardens in NYC – this is the first one that established these gardens in community throughout the city.
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“Punk Rock” was born in the Bowery. Visit the site where it all started.
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Cooper Union Foundation BuildingMany famous people gave speeches here including Abraham Lincoln and President Obama. Learn about the locomotive “Tiny Tim”.
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This is the beginning of Chinatown and the Bowery. It’s the home to Tattooing and has important statues in the park.
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The oldest brick house in Manhattan which dates back to the late 18th century. It’s currently being restored
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This was a 3,000-seat theater with an elaborate stage. It was where “blackface” started.
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This mission is over 130 years old and has been serving the community for years. It has a kitchen, housing quarters, and a place to pray.
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This is the site of the oldest running hotel in NYC
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Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk
New York City, New York, USA
$249
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!