Self-Guided Audio Tour

The One with New York — A Fan's Guide to Friends (with Episodes!)

Self-guided audio tour · New York

Duration

40 min

Distance

18.2 km

Stops

Accessibility

Accessible

Best time

Morning, Afternoon

Languages

English, Español, Italiano, Português

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For *Friends* fans, New York City is an outdoor theme park! This itinerary takes you to the REAL locations where the show was filmed on the outside, with a nod to the episode each spot appeared in. The building at 90 Bedford Street is featured in ALL 236 episodes. We'll see Phoebe's street in S7E15. Ross's museum and that unforgettable date from S2E15. The Bloomingdale's where Rachel got her start in S3E10. Central Park, where Phoebe famously runs awkwardly in S6E7. All locations confirmed with sources. This walking tour through Greenwich Village and the Upper West Side will make any fan absolutely flip out!

What you'll see and hear

The stops on this route, in order — with audio previews where available.

Grove Court
Grove Court is a charming enclave of six townhouses tucked away in the West Village. These homes were completed between 1853 and 1854. They were the idea of Samuel Cocks, a local businessman. He owned a grocery store nearby. Cocks wanted to attract more customers. So, he built these houses for tradesmen and laborers. They would then shop at his store. Originally, this alley was known as "Mixed Ale Alley." This was because of the drinks the residents consumed. Today, Grove Court is a very desirable and private place. It's even been featured in stories by O. Henry.
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Grove Court
Grove Court is a charming enclave of six townhouses tucked away in the West Village. These homes were completed between 1853 and 1854. They were the idea of Samuel Cocks, a local businessman. He owned a grocery store nearby. Cocks wanted to attract more customers. So, he built these houses for tradesmen and laborers. They would then shop at his store. Originally, this alley was known as "Mixed Ale Alley." This was because of the drinks the residents consumed. Today, Grove Court is a very desirable and private place. It's even been featured in stories by O. Henry.
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West Fourth Street Courts
West Fourth Street Courts, also known as "The Cage," is a legendary public basketball court in Greenwich Village. The land was designated to the Parks department in 1934 and the playground officially opened in 1935. Basketball hoops were first installed in the 1950s. The court is famous for its non-regulation size, which is about half of a standard court. This unique dimension makes for a very physical and fast-paced game. Many famous NBA players, like Dr. J and Stephon Marbury, honed their skills here. The court is so iconic that it has been featured in video games and commercials. It's said that if the 3-point lines were regulation distance, they would nearly touch the half-court circle.
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Grove Court
Grove Court is a charming enclave of six townhouses tucked away in the West Village. These homes were completed between 1853 and 1854. They were the idea of Samuel Cocks, a local businessman. He owned a grocery store nearby. Cocks wanted to attract more customers. So, he built these houses for tradesmen and laborers. They would then shop at his store. Originally, this alley was known as "Mixed Ale Alley." This was because of the drinks the residents consumed. Today, Grove Court is a very desirable and private place. It's even been featured in stories by O. Henry.
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Ninth Precinct Station House
Comedy Cellar
Comedy Cellar. This famous comedy club opened its doors in 1982. It was founded by Bill Grundfest and Manny Dworman. Many famous comedians got their start here. They include Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle, and Amy Schumer. The club is known for its intimate setting. It's a place where comedians test new material. Sometimes, big stars drop in for surprise sets. This has happened with comedians like Eddie Murphy.
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Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
Marc Haas Memorial
The Marc Haas Memorial. It was founded in 1981. It's a private foundation. Its trustees are Matthew D. Haines and Stanley S. Shuman. The foundation makes donations to various causes. In 2024, it awarded over 6 million dollars in grants. It's interesting to note that the foundation is located in Melville, New York.
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Balto
Balto Statue. This statue honors a brave Siberian Husky named Balto. In 1925, Nome, Alaska faced a diphtheria outbreak. Sled dogs delivered life-saving medicine through a terrible blizzard. Balto led the final, dangerous leg of this journey. The statue was unveiled in Central Park in 1925, just months after the event. It was sculpted by Frederick George Richard Roth. A unique detail is that Balto himself was present at the statue's unveiling ceremony.
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58th Street Library
The 58th Street Library opened its doors on May 10, 1907. It was originally funded by Andrew Carnegie. The library moved to its current location in 1969. Today, it occupies two floors of an office building. This branch offers public computers and free Wi-Fi. It also has a community space that local groups can reserve. Interestingly, the library no longer charges late fines for returned items.
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