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Guided Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of The Bowery
New York
Explore The Bowery's rich history and culture on a guided walking tour. Discover iconic sites like Cooper Union, Amato Opera House, and CBGB.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bowery - This 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.
- New Museum of Contemporary Art - The former New London Theatre. See a new Museum that only display works of living artists.
- Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden - There are over 450 community gardens in NYC – this is the first one that established these gardens in community throughout the city.
- CBGB - “Punk Rock” was born in the Bowery. Visit the site where it all started.
- Cooper Union Foundation Building - Many famous people gave speeches here including Abraham Lincoln and President Obama. Learn about the locomotive “Tiny Tim”.
- Chatham Square - This is the beginning of Chinatown and the Bowery. It’s the home to Tattooing and has important statues in the park.
- Edward Mooney House - The oldest brick house in Manhattan which dates back to the late 18th century. It’s currently being restored
- Bowery Theater - This was a 3,000-seat theater with an elaborate stage. It was where “blackface” started.
- Bowery Mission - Food Distribution Center - 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.
- Sohotel - This is the site of the oldest running hotel in NYC
What's Included
- Guided Walking Tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The Bowery is one of the most architecturally and historically diverse streets in New York City, comprising buildings from nearly every decade between 1800 and 1940. Home to theaters, grand bank buildings, education centers, and flophouses, the historic 1.5-mile Bowery had it all. One of the first major thoroughfare in New York City, a trail created by the Native Americans, the Bowery quickly earned a reputation as a place for wild fun and an anything-goes attitude. Join us and you’ll visit numerous sites including the grand Cooper Union building, the former sites of Amato Opera House and music venue CBGB, and much more.
Location
Chatham Square
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
