Discover 42nd Street’s hidden history on a walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks and uncover forgotten sites. Join us for a journey through time.
Discover 42nd Street’s hidden history on a walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks and uncover forgotten sites. Join us for a journey through time.
- Times Square - Discover the significance of the Times Tower Building, its history, and its impact on the area. Witness the iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop location.
- Hell’s Kitchen - Once notorious for its danger, this area is now a sought-after spot with bars, restaurants, housing, and theaters.
- New Amsterdam Theater - Visit one of the…
- Times Square - Discover the significance of the Times Tower Building, its history, and its impact on the area. Witness the iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop location.
- Hell’s Kitchen - Once notorious for its danger, this area is now a sought-after spot with bars, restaurants, housing, and theaters.
- New Amsterdam Theater - Visit one of the oldest theaters, now fully renovated and hosting Disney productions.
- Father Duffy statue - Learn about Father Duffy and find out where to get discount theater tickets.
- Lyceum Theatre - Admire the facade of this beautiful theater, the longest continuously operating theater on Broadway.
- Bryant Park - Formerly a dangerous area, this is now one of Manhattan’s largest parks. Explore its history, a famous fountain, and discover where the New York Public Library’s books are stored.
- New York Public Library - Visit the main branch of the New York Public Library, learn about the iconic lions at its entrance, and discover that it was built on the Croton Reservoir’s walls.
- Grand Central Terminal - Walk by one of the world’s grandest train stations, opened in 1913. See a magnificent statue and grand clock, and learn about Grand Central’s history.
- Chrysler Building - Marvel at the Chrysler Building, a prime example of Art Deco architecture. Opened in 1931, it was the tallest building in NYC until the Empire State Building was completed.

- Guided walking tour
- Guided walking tour
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
42nd Street is one of the most popular and frequently visited streets in Manhattan. It is home to landmarks such as Broadway and Off-Broadway Theaters, Grand Central Station, the New York Public Library, Bryant Park, and the Chrysler Building, among others. But did you know that there used to be buildings like the Crystal Palace, the Latting…
42nd Street is one of the most popular and frequently visited streets in Manhattan. It is home to landmarks such as Broadway and Off-Broadway Theaters, Grand Central Station, the New York Public Library, Bryant Park, and the Chrysler Building, among others. But did you know that there used to be buildings like the Crystal Palace, the Latting Observatory, the Astor Hotel, the Opera House, and a Croton Reservoir on or around 42nd Street? Come take a stroll down this ever-changing street and discover its past and present history.
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