The Bowery Boys: New York City History
Thanks to its immigration history, Ellis Island is one of America’s great landmarks, to its immigration history, a place in New York harbor that represents the millions of people who arrived in this country during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Once processed here, a new arrival could head out to their new home… Read More
We’re making a list and checking it twice. Because there is SO much to do in New York City during the holiday season, that we wanted to be sure not to forgot anything. Below you’ll find some of the most iconic and beloved holiday events in New York, including festive performances, open-air markets and ice… Read More
This month we’re celebrating New York City’s rich connections to the indigenous populations of North America, in particular the Lenape. Overall I think New York City could use more places which mark its indigenous roots. By which I mean, places for New Yorkers to actually visit, landmarks and public art which illustrate the connection between… Read More
The New York Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in the United States, bringing out the best of the comedy world since 2004. This year’s festival runs from November 7th to the 16th, 2025, and takes place at venues all around the city, from local comedy clubs like Q.E.D. in Astoria to historic venues… Read More
Bowery Boys Walks is proud to be supported by Founded by NYC, celebrating New York City’s 400th anniversary in 2025 and the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. This month, we’re celebrating the Village Halloween Parade, the largest Halloween parade in the world. The parade started as a small-time puppet parade for kids in the… Read More
Get into the spooky spirit of the season with the Bowery Boys’ first-ever ghost-themed walking tour — with Historic Haunts of Lower Manhattan, sponsored by Founded by NYC. Discover amazing history and hear mysterious tales on this enchanting walk through Lower Manhattan. And for this tour, we’ve called into service one of New York City’s… Read More
Dominicans comprise the largest immigration group in modern New York City, and Dominican culture has become embedded in the city’s rich fabric of immigrant history. And in one place in particular — Washington Heights. This historic neighborhood of Upper Manhattan is named for George Washington, who led the Continental Army in an early, pivotal battle… Read More
Since its launch in 2011, NYC Broadway Week has become a beloved tradition for theater lovers, offering a rare opportunity to experience world-class productions at a fraction of the cost. Held twice a year, Broadway Week allows theatergoers to purchase 2-for-1 tickets to many of Broadway’s top shows—making it easy to bring along a friend,… Read More
Once upon a time New York City oysters were not only plentiful and healthy in the harbor, they were an everyday, common food source. The original fast food! For that reason, the oyster could be an official New York City mascot. Oyster farming was a major occupation. Oyster houses were an incredibly common place for… Read More
New Yorkers know that Restaurant Week is the absolute best time to dine out in the city. And this summer’s latest installment of the popular prix-fixe menu program (starting on July 21) is catching New York’s dining scene at its best. Hundreds of restaurants across the city will throw open their reservation lists to New… Read More