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5.0 / 5 from 8 reviews on Viator
- Per booking
- Up to 15 people
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 8 reviews
About this tour
Take a tour of Ladies’ Mile with a guide hand-picked by The Bowery Boys New York City history podcast. In the 19th-century, this neighborhood was New York’s most famous shopping district, where splendid commercial palaces plied their wares to the city’s elite. Some of the greatest architects and artists of the time created lavish showrooms to entice and delight both shoppers and passers-by.
Your expert guide Emma will lead you around the neighborhood now known as Chelsea and the Flatiron District to see where wealthy women could shop without male companions. Residents of this neighborhood, such as Isabella Stewart Gardner, Edith Wharton, Samuel Morse, and members of the Roosevelt family.
The buildings of the Ladies’ Mile district includes some of the most important examples of lavish cast-iron architecture in New York City. We'll discuss the incredible architecture that still exists today, and examine how these department stores changed New York.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Stroller accessible
The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is about 120 m away in a straight line, from the NYC Open Data public restrooms list.
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Itinerary
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- 1
We start with an explanation of the development of the area around Union Square in the mid-19th century.(15 min)
- 2
We discuss cast-iron architecture and the development of shopping along Fifth Avenue(15 min)
- 3
We spent most of our time walking along Sixth Avenue, discussing and examining the remaining Cast-Iron department stores.(1 hr)
- 4
We discuss the construction of the Flatiron, one of New York's most iconic buildings, and then walk Broadway back to Union Square.(30 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Included
- Experienced guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point
The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is Union Square Park, New York, about 120 m away.
Union Square Park · about 120 m away in a straight line
New York, NY (park)
12:00pm-11:00pm — Open year round
Source: the NYC Open Data public restrooms list, data as at 30 October 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one.
Location & contact
- Area
- New York
- Meeting point
- Meet at the George Washington Statue in Union Square on the southern end near 14th Street
- Contact
- Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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