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Lower East Side
Visitor Services
Walking Tours
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Free Weekly Tour
Take a journey down historic Orchard Street and discover
the origins of New York's first discount retail district. The two-hour
tour highlights the integral role that the shopping district has played
in the history and development of the Lower East Side. Sundays at 11 a.m
(April - December). Meet in front of Katz's Delicatessen at the corner
of East Houston and Ludlow Streets.
No reservations required.
- Customized Group Tours
Are you planning a special excursion for your workplace or community group?
We can organize a tour tailored to your interests, emphasizing the historical,
cultural or architectural aspects of Orchard Street and the Lower East
Side. Returnable security deposit required. To arrange a tour, please
call 1-866-224-0206.
- Cell Phone Walking Tour
Explore the Jewish Lower
East Side with Jerry Stiller
A century ago, the Lower East Side became one of the most crowded and
dynamic places on earth. This Talking Street cell phone walking tour will
take you into a world of tenements and sweatshops, radicals and capitalists,
artists and gangsters - and make the history around you come alive.
Click here
for more information.
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Orchard Street
Pedestrian Mall
Every Sunday, Orchard
St. is closed to traffic from Delancey to E. Houston, allowing merchants
to bring their merchandise out onto the street. This unique walk-through
market experience is fun for shoppers of all ages and tastes, whether
the quest is for the perfect leather jacket or a one of a kind Chinese
tea pot.
For directions, please click
here.
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Free Parking
Complimentary
three-hour
parking for cars and motor coaches is available
with validation from
participating businesses at a secure,
attended facility on Broome Street between Norfolk and Suffolk. The
parking lot is open
24 hours 7 days; Reasonable Daily rates also apply.
For map and driving directions, click here
http://www.lowereastsideny.com/map.htm
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Visitor Center
Located in the heart
of the shopping district at 261 Broome Street, the Visitor's Center is
the perfect place to start your visit. Our friendly staff members can
assist you with information about local dining, sightseeing and shopping.
For directions, please click
here.
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Shopping Directory
Our detailed brochure features a map of the shopping district with an
up-to-date listing of local shops, restaurants and cultural sites. To
request a copy for yourself or for distribution to tour group members,
call 1-866-224-0206 or click
here.
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