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New York, East Side Manhattan Walking Tour Guide. Discover the History Behind the Sights.

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U.S. Walking Tours. Guides to America’s Great Cities. por Great City Walking Tours

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Welcome to our walking tour of East Side Manhattan! In this episode, we step back in time to the Gilded Age, exploring the opulent "Millionaire’s Row," exclusive social clubs, and the world-renowned Museum Mile of the Upper East Side.

Tour Itinerary:

  • The Plaza Hotel: Our journey begins at Grand Army Plaza, located at 5th Avenue and 59th Street. Here stands the iconic Plaza Hotel. Completed in 1907, this architectural marvel served as the ultimate symbol of high-society luxury and set the tone for the lavish lifestyles of the era.
  • The Frick Collection (1 E 70th St): Strolling north along 5th Avenue, we arrive at the former private residence of steel magnate Henry Clay Frick. This stunning mansion is a perfectly preserved example of Gilded Age domestic architecture and hous ... 
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