NYC Water Tower Walking Tour

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   National Portrait Gallery

   We'll begin on the High Line near 23rd Street, viewing wooden water towers and discussing their important role in NYC's growth, how they work and ways they have been incorporated as a symbol of NYC. As we move along the route, we'll view examples and discuss the impact of water towers on architecture and design. Next we'll look at a variety of art inspired by and depicting water towers over the last century. On the 10th Avenue overlook, we'll discover unusual and creative uses for water towers and a learn about a beloved NYC visitor who became a water tower enthusiast. As we snake through the Manhattan West plaza, we'll discuss the maintenance and life cycle of water towers, and innovate efforts promoting sustainability.

   1 Stunde•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

2. 2

   We'll enter Moynihan Train Hall for a special water tower viewing and reflect on their role in the lore of New York City.

   The tour's finale is on the steps of Moynihan Train Hall at 8th Avenue & 33rd Street. We'll discuss many other notable water towers around the city and each traveler will receive the exclusive NYC Water Tower Tours Map.

   30 Minuten•Eintritt frei

Treffpunkt

Please meet your guide on the High Line at 23rd street. Go up the stairs and look for the "NYC Water Tower Tours" sign.

Die Karte zeigt New York. Der genaue Treffpunkt ist die Adresse oben.Größere Karte öffnen

Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Stornierung und Erstattung

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.