Come
explore the Historic Lower East Side. Like thousands of immigrants before
you,
you may never want to leave.
Once lined
by tenements and pushcarts, the Lower East Sides
historic streets are now also decorated by eclectic
boutiques, restaurants, and lounges.
And, you can still get some of the best pickles and
pastrami sandwiches around.
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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)
No reservations
required!
Meet in front of Katz's Delicatessen
(East Houston &
Ludlow St) |
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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.
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To arrange a tour,
please call 1-866-224-0206. |
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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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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.
Free for up to
3 hours!*
*Validation required
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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
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For directions, please click
here.
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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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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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