A Practical Guide
to the Lower East Side
Here’s what you do: Wander, eat, repeat. To make the most of all there is to do in this buzzing neighborhood, set your sights on these focused itineraries that narrow it down to the greatest hits for every occasion.
The date-night lineup
The Sweet-tooth tour
A Call-in-Sick Itinerary
The legends-only tour
shopping for the impossible person
the out of towner hit list
Babysitter’s Day Off
A Tour Through LES History
Caffeine Fixes
An Afternoon Art Crawl
a Long, Lazy weekend Brunch
Become a Regular
Go-To To-Go Spots
group Friendly Spots
May We Suggest...
An iconic Jewish deli next to a buzzy wine bar. A wellness grocer across from a tattoo parlor. An art gallery rubs shoulders with a dim sum spot. In this rich neighborhood there are hundreds of ways to spend an afternoon in just a few blocks.