About this experience
Visit the Lower East Side, where significant films like *Gangs of New York* and *Once Upon a Time in America* were set. Learn about New York's roots through the stories of immigrants, the mafia, prohibition, and urban challenges.
Today, the area attracts art lovers with its street art and galleries, as well as food enthusiasts with its many bars and restaurants.
Walk through Chinatown to find markets with fresh produce, tailor shops, and Columbus Park, once known as Five Points, where locals practice tai chi or play Chinese chess.
Explore Little Italy, the historical center of the Italian community. On Mulberry Street, you’ll find restaurants and delis that keep traditions alive, especially during the San Gennaro festivities when the Italian colors are prominently displayed.
