Yorkville and Upper East Side Tour
Yorkville has long been considered a more isolated niche compared to the Gold Coast. Yet, this area has been an important papal destination and the home to a president, mayors and movie legends. Come discover Yorkville as the hidden historical gem now on everyone's radar screen. Stops include the childhood home of Jackie Kennedy; Barack Obama's student apartment; Gracie Mansion; the birthplace of Lou Gehrig; and sites associated with German Yorkville, artist Edward Hopper, James Cagney, James Bond, and the sinking of "New York's Titanic."
Meeting point: At the entrance to Carl Schurz Park at the northeast corner of 84th Street and East End Ave.
2:15pm tour. $30 per person. Advance reservations required by Thursday, February 22nd at which time they are considered final sale.
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