Sites From TV Shows In New York City

Today, I’m sharing travel tips on sites from TV shows in New York City.  New York City has been the backdrop for many popular TV shows and movies.  In fact, you may have grown-up watching some tv shows featuring sites in New York City.   

 

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 TV Shows in New York City: 

 

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER

First, you must have seen how 5 of the main characters of this popular TV show, and how they spent so much of their spare time at a bar. That bar was real. The real NYC pub or bar – MacLaren’s – is at 240 W. 55th Street.  Furthermore, some menu items have been renamed after scenes from the show.

 

GOSSIP GIRL

So, the popular TV series “Gossip Girl” used many real-life New York City sites, which you can visit to feel the magic once again.  Do you recall how the characters in the series, including Serena, Blair and friends had lunch on the steps of the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art?  To see where Serena lived with her family, visit the Palace Hotel.  And, to see Chuck Bass’ home, you can visit the Empire Hotel.

 

Girls 

Remember Café Grumpy’s from the hit HBO show, Girls? This coffee spot is for real with locations throughout New York City.  The locations include Greenpoint, Chelsea and the Lower East Side.  You can see people hang out, read and get their morning cup of caffeine at this popular coffee shop in the city.

 

Mad Men

Next, Mad Men was shot at the Oyster Bar in New York City.  The Oyster Bar seafood restaurant has been located on the lower level of the Grand Central Terminal since 1931.  It has been quite popular among locals as well as visitors. If you were a fan of the TV series, “Mad Men”, you must have seen how Don Draper sabotaged his boss at the bar.

 

Sex and the City

When the Magnolia Bakery made its way in the TV series, Sex and the City, its popularity has reached a new level. The bakery in Greenwich Village still sells delicious cupcakes for visitors.  Furthermore, did you notice how Carrie and Miranda spend a lot of time here sitting and chatting about many things?

 

Seinfeld

Last, in the popular sitcom, “Seinfeld,” you must have seen Monk’s Café which served as a hangout spot for Elaine, Jerry, Kramer and George. The café was actually fictional using the real exterior of Tom’s Restaurant in the Upper West Side.  Locals have favored this restaurant since 1940.  Visit and recreate the magic of this popular TV show all over again.

We hope you enjoy our sites from TV Shows in NYC travel tips.  Finally, use the hop-on hop-off New York  for sight seeing and tours.

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  1. Well if I ever get to New York I will now know all the cool places to go! Thanks! Happy New Year Rhonda!