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The walking tour route I am sharing here takes you from downtown Manhattan, through mid-town to Central Park and the Upper East Side, taking in many NYC icons along the way. There are other routes that I like in Manhattan and other neighbourhoods which are great to explore – but I wanted to start with something that was doable in one day. I walked ...
Start in the East Village – Tompkins Square Park
The East Village is a pretty cool neighbourhood in Manhattan. It was an upscale area of New York, built when the city expanded in the early 1800s. Then in the late 1800s, its population swelled with immigrants, at one point being known as ‘Little Germany’. In the 1950s and 60s, the area absorbed some of the beatnik creativity of neighbouring Greenwich Village. Allen Ginsberg, W. H. Auden, and Norman Mailer all moved to the area in 1951–1953. Like a lot of New York, the area became run down in...
Greenwich Village – Washington Square Park
From Tompkins Square Park, head west toward Greenwich Village, the centre of which is Washington Square Park. The distance is approximately 0.8 miles, so should take 17-18 minutes. NB. I don’t remember the exact route I took when I walked this segment of the route – so feel free to walk in this general direction, as I did. In the map that is lower down this article, I’ve used the specific route that Google suggests. Greenwich Village was the bohemian capital of New York in the 1950s and 60s,...
Union Square Park
From Washington Square Park, walk up University Place towards Union Square. This route takes through the heart of the NYU campus. The distance is 0.4 miles and should take approximately 8-9 minutes. Union Square Park has a big chess scene, so you could watch some games here – or play if you fancy your chances! There’s also a statue of George Washington here, and a farmer’s market on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Here’s a map of my free self-guided walking tour of Manhattan: And here’s an interactive map with various attractions I have mentioned marked: How To Use This Map: click the tab in the top left-hand corner of the map to view the layers. If you click the icons on the map, you can get more information about each one. If you click the star next to the...
This walking tour of Manhattan is fairly long, so it will pay to be prepared: 1. Wear comfortable shoes! 2. Bring water and something waterproof in case the weather changes 3. Respect traffic & use crossings And if this is your first time in New York City, check out these NYC tips for first-time visitors.
I think the best time to do this walking tour of Manhattan is in the shoulder seasons: March to May and September to October. I did this on the last day of April, and it was glorious! Don’t be put off visiting New York when it is colder, though: there are lots of things to do in New York in winter and so many things to do in NYC at Christmas.
I hope you like this self-guided walking tour of Manhattan! If you follow this route, do let me know how you get on. If you need more inspiration for NYC, check out this list of movies set in New York City, romantic things to do in NYC and unique things to do in NYC. I’ve also written a 4-Day New York itinerary, showing how to make the best of a fe...
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- Brunch in Tribeca. Your self-guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan will start in Tribeca, an upscale neighborhood where celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Beyonce & JayZ live.
- Hudson River Park. From the restaurant, head west until you reach the waterfront of the Hudson River. Take a right on Leonard, a left on Hudson, and a right on Harrison and you’ll hit pier 25.
- One World Observatory. Exit Hudson River Park onto Vesey Street and head to the One World Observatory at the One World Trade Center. Here, you’ll find some of the best views in the city, 102 floors up.
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is my #1 recommended thing to do for tourists and locals alike. This sacred space has tackled the difficulty of capturing the history of the attacks while honoring the victims in the most perfect way.
Apr 21, 2024 · We have a guide for walking across the bridge, where you can find a self-guided tour and map. This self-guided tour begins at City Hall Park, on the Manhattan side of the bridge and ends on the Brooklyn side of the Bridge, and lasts about 90 minutes.
Sep 14, 2022 · Here’s how to do a DIY walking tour of Manhattan, from top to bottom. Up for a challenge? Here’s a guide and a map to try this DIY walking tour yourself.
