Fun things to do in Lower East Side New York City (US)

Essex Market is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 2 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Established in 1940, Essex Market is New York's most historic public market. Located in the heart of the Lower East Side, shoppers can find the freshest foods and international specialties from over 20 vendors. Complete with public seating and the Essex Kitchen space, there are also year-round community cooking classes, cookbook talks, holiday events, and more!

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Tenement Museum is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

The Tenement Museum tells the stories of working-class tenement residents, who moved to New York City from other countries and other parts of the country. Their work helped build the city and nation, and their stories help us understand our history. We share these stories through guided tours of recreated 19th and 20th-century tenement apartment exhibits, walking tours of the Lower East Side neighborhood, and virtual tours and programs.

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Fish Cheeks is most popular around 5 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Fish Cheeks offers authentic Thai seafood and family-style cuisine in New York, NY.

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Zia Maria Little Italy is most popular around 5 PM on Thursdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Zia Maria is a family owned restaurant and pizzeria that offers authentic, homemade Italian food, bringing the fresh flavors of Italy to New York. We also offer a fully stocked top-shelf bar. From the moment you step inside, the contemporary design welcomes you with an atmosphere that is warm, friendly and relaxing. Our Chefs create all our entrees and pizzas with love, attention and the freshest ingredients available to give our guests a primo dining experience.

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John V. Lindsay East River Park is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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Da Gennaro is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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