Greenwich Village Neighborhood History Walking Tour

亮点

行程

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   Jefferson Market Library

   A beautiful Victorian Gothic landmark and former courthouse, now a neighborhood library. Learn how this unusual building became one of Greenwich Village’s most recognizable landmarks.

   5 分钟•免费入场•在地图上查看

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   Discover one of Greenwich Village’s most charming and unusual streets, known for its narrow, winding layout and historic row houses. Hear the story behind its distinctive name and Village character.

   5 分钟•免费入场

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   See the distinctive triangular building that once housed a free clinic serving Greenwich Village residents. Learn about its history and the unusual architecture that makes it a Village landmark.

   5 分钟•免费入场

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   The Stonewall Inn

   Visit the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, where the 1969 Stonewall uprising became a turning point in the fight for equality and helped launch the modern gay rights movement.

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   Explore Christopher Street Park beside the Stonewall Inn, featuring the iconic Gay Liberation Monument. Learn how the park became an important gathering place in Greenwich Village’s LGBTQ+ history.

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   Roosevelt Island

   See this tiny triangular patch of land created by a long-running property dispute. Learn how a stubborn New York landowner left his mark on Greenwich Village history.

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   See the historic site of Marie’s Crisis Café, a legendary Greenwich Village gathering place for performers and artists. Learn about the house that once stood here, where revolutionary writer Thomas Paine died in 1809.

   5 分钟•免费入场

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   Roosevelt Island

   The Whittemore House — Admire this historic Greenwich Village townhouse, built in 1830. Learn how it was once home to actor Samuel K. Chester, whom John Wilkes Booth approached here about a plot to kidnap President Abraham Lincoln—just weeks before Lincoln was assassinated.

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   Roosevelt Island

   See one of Greenwich Village’s rare surviving wooden-frame houses, dating to 1822. Learn why so few wooden homes remain in Manhattan, and discover the story of the original owner’s workshop tucked behind the house.

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    Roosevelt Island

    Twin Peaks House — Admire this fantastical Swiss chalet-style building, transformed from a plain 1830s row house in 1925 into ten artists’ studio apartments. Hear about its colorful dedication ceremony, complete with a rainbow paint job, champagne, and a tribute to the god Pan.

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    Roosevelt Island

    Step into one of Greenwich Village’s hidden gems, a charming residential courtyard tucked away from the surrounding streets. Discover this peaceful pocket of the Village and the history behind its unusual layout.

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    Friends Building

    See the exterior of the Greenwich Village building made famous as the apartment home of Monica, Rachel, Chandler, and Joey on Friends. Although the characters’ interiors were filmed on a soundstage, this iconic building is a real Village landmark.

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    Roosevelt Island

    Chumley’s — See the former speakeasy that became a legendary Greenwich Village gathering place for writers, poets, and artists. Established during Prohibition, Chumley’s was a favorite of literary figures from the Lost Generation and Beat Generation.

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    See America’s oldest continuously running off-Broadway theater, founded in 1924 in a former brewery silo. The intimate theater became a landmark of Greenwich Village’s avant-garde arts scene and hosted works by influential writers and playwrights.

    5 分钟•免费入场

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    See New York City’s famously skinny house, just 9½ feet wide. Built in 1873, it was once home to poet Edna St. Vincent Millay and other notable artists and

    5 分钟•免费入场

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    Roosevelt Island

    Explore one of Greenwich Village’s most charming historic streets, including the famous Huxtable House from The Cosby Show and a Keith Haring mural. Hear about the historic cemetery nearby and the stories that connect this quiet street to Village history.

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    Roosevelt Island

    Stroll along one of Greenwich Village’s best-known streets and discover the restaurants, shops, and longtime businesses that give it character. Learn how many of these businesses reflect the area’s history as an Italian-American neighborhood.

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    Roosevelt Island

    Discover the story of Minetta Brook, the stream that once flowed through Greenwich Village, and learn how this area became known as “Little Africa.” See locations connected to Frank Serpico and a famous movie location while exploring the street’s fascinating history.

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    Roosevelt Island

    Explore the heart of Greenwich Village’s legendary music scene, where artists and musicians gathered at iconic venues including Café Wha?, the Gaslight Café, and the Minetta Tavern. Hear stories of the performers who helped make the Village a center of American music and culture.

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    Roosevelt Island

    Learn about the tragic 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, one of New York’s deadliest workplace disasters. The deaths of 146 workers led to major changes in workplace safety and helped transform labor laws in New York.

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    Washington Square Park

    Explore one of Greenwich Village’s most iconic landmarks, from its origins as a burial ground for yellow fever victims to its transformation into a public park. Hear how NYU shaped the neighborhood and discover the history behind the famous Washington Square Arch.

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集合地点

Tour meets in front of the Waverly Diner on 6th Ave (Avenue of the Americas) near the corner of Waverly Place.

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接送

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出行须知

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

取消与退款

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

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