Walking Tours   

This tour will stop at many of the most iconic places in Harlem including the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Apollo Theater, the Harlem Walk of Fame, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and Strivers Row. As we walk, we will enjoy the beautiful brownstone architecture and wide boulevards of Harlem, and we will note the many ways in which great African Americans are honored there.

Optional, non-included lunch afterward: Harlem Shake, 100 West 124th Street, at Malcolm X Blvd. and Lenox Ave. Everyone orders and pays individually at the counter. Burgers and salads are available, along with the best milkshakes in NYC!

Embark on a captivating journey through Manhattan’s "Lower" Upper West Side with this history walking tour with Leigh Hallingby. The adventure begins at Lincoln Center, where you'll explore its remarkable transformation during the early ’60s, evolving from a former residential area into one of the world’s premier performing arts centers. Then visit and learn about two nearby monuments dedicated to the American Civil Rights Movement, reflecting on the movement that shaped the country’s social landscape. The tour then heads to Riverside South, to unravel the intricate tale of its development from the historic NY Central freight railroad yards into a sprawling complex of apartment buildings and an extension of picturesque Riverside Park.

Along the way, you will encounter charming relics of vintage New York City, including a quaint horse trough, a rare Dutch-style church, and a 19th-century firehouse, each offering glimpses into the city’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. Finally, we will learn more about two great Upper West Side museums: the American Museum of Natural History and the New-York Historical Society.

Join us for this tour and fascinating journey through time and culture, revealing the stories and transformations that have shaped this iconic neighborhood into a cultural epicenter.

What do the Night Before Christmas, Oreos, and cowboys in New York City have in common? Learn that and much more as you take this two-hour walk through the history of Chelsea, including a look at the former National Biscuit Company building—now Chelsea Market, the funky Hotel Chelsea, and the General Theological Seminary (the world’s oldest Episcopal seminary.)

Join Ginny Poleman, as she shares the stories of this revitalized area of restaurants, high-end shops, art galleries and mid-19th century brownstones.