Things To Do Near Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site
See how families survived in the late 1800s through the Great Depression by taking a guided tour of the Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site. Join the staff on a walking tour of the neighborhood surrounding this museum's location, and learn the stories throughout the history of the people who shaped this neighborhood. Their shop is also a great place to go souvenir shopping.
Hiking Trails
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Hudson River Greenway
Start your exploration of the Hudson River Greenway at its northern trailhead in Inwood Hill Park. There are several notable locations along the greenway that you will not want to miss, including the George Washington Bridge, Little Red Lighthouse, Riverside Park, and Hudson River Park.
Location
Payson Ave. &, Seaman Avenue, New York, New York 10034
Length
12.9 miles
Intensity
Moderate
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Roosevelt Island Trail
Take the 4-mile trail around the edge of Roosevelt Island. One of the first sights you will see is Four Freedoms Park with its monument to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Near the end of the trail, you will find a 147-year-old lighthouse.
Location
Four Freedoms Park, Roosevelt Island, New York, New York 10044
Length
4 miles
Intensity
Moderate
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Grand Concourse Trail
If you love the Art Deco style, then a hike along the Grand Concourse Trail to see the buildings constructed in the 1920s is perfect for you. One of the buildings that you will see is the Fisher Building, with its colorful exterior tiles. This hike is an excellent opportunity to visit several important historical buildings, including the Dollar Savings Bank Building, Bronx County Courthouse, Andrew Freedman Home, and Poe Cottage.
Location
Grand Concourse at 138 Street, Bronx, New York 10451
Length
5.3 miles
Intensity
Moderate
Sightseeing
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The New Allen
Located along Allen Street, see many outdoor murals created by street and graffiti artists. This area was the brainchild of Franco Noriega and Milan Kelez. Artists are constantly adding new murals.
Location
173 7th Avenue South, West Village, New York, New York 10014
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Pier 35
Pier 35 is a 2-mile-long stretch of gathering space, walkways, and bikeways. It includes a tidal estuary and a large green wall that is 300 feet long and 35 feet high and covered with Virginia creeper and Boston ivy. Feel like you are suspended above the East River by taking a ride in the swings.
Location
FDR Drive, New York, New York 10002
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Essex Market
Food lovers will not want to miss a chance to visit Essex Market. It is one of the most historic public markets in the city. Participate in weekly nutrition and cooking workshops before eating with the new and old vendors located in this market.
Location
88 Essex Street, New York, New York 10002
Museums
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Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space
Learn the role that local activists have played in transforming vacant spaces in the Lower East Side. After touring the small museum, join the staff for a walking tour of some of these transformed sites.
Location
155 Avenue C, Manhattan, New York 10009
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The Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum in Manhattan is the oldest museum dedicated to the Jewish culture and faith. Its collection, which includes many pieces of artwork, numbers over 30,000 items. Hands-on artmaking, performances, and lectures are frequently held at this museum.
Location
1109 5th Avenue, Manhattan, New York 10009
Nearby Shops and Restaurants
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Assembly NYC
If you love modern-style clothes, shop at Assembly NYC. The clothes are painstakingly crafted by small independent designers. The RTW line of clothes by this shop's owner features 100% upcycled and deadstock fabric, and local residents do all the handiwork.
Location
170 Ludlow Street, New York, New York 10002
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Self Edge
Select from a wide range of menswear at Self Edge. The clothing that they sell is fashioned after vintage American menswear, and it is made in Japan. Each brand is hand-selected by the owners for their attention to detail.
Location
157 Orchard Street, New York, New York 10002
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Koneko
Dine on freshly baked pastries while drinking wine, Japanese tea, or coffee at Koneko. Your companions will be up to 20 cats. Each of the cats is up for adoption, so you may leave this restaurant with a full belly and a new furry friend.
Location
26 Clinton Street, New York, New York 10002
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Black Cat LES
Settle into one of the sofas or a comfortable lounge chair at Black Cat LES. This Chilean-style restaurant and coffee shop encourages you to stay awhile to use the printer and free Wi-Fi. Dine on bowls that often include fresh fruit, or try one of the sweet desserts.
Location
172 Rivington Street, New York, New York 10002