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Downtown
Btw the East & Hudson Rivers, below 23rd St.
Known for its historic buildings and cobblestoned streets, Downtown Manhattan is brimming with a diverse array of eateries, hip boutiques and galleries and trendy nightspots.
East Side, From Financial District to Gramercy Park
» 9:30 a.m.
Leo’s Bagels 3 Hanover Sq., at Stone St., 1.212.785.4700. Start the day with the special namesake breakfast sandwich—lox, eggs and onions on a freshly baked bagel of your choice.
» 11:00 a.m.
The National Museum of the American Indian George Gustav Heye Center, 1 Bowling Green, at Battery Pl., 1.212.514.3700. Explore the intriguing exhibit halls of Native American art, culture and artifacts, including contemporary paintings, baskets and traditional garb, at this branch of the Smithsonian Institution in the Financial District.
» 12:30 p.m.
Aji Ichiban 37 Mott St., btw Mosco & Pell sts., 1.212.233.7650. Stock up on Asian candies and treats ranging from peanut coconut candy and strawberry mochi to dried ginger and beef jerky.
» 1:30 p.m.
Vincent’s 119 Mott St., at Hester St., 1.212.226.8133. Savor fried calamari and linguine with sweet, medium or hot sauce at this 105-year-old New York institution in the heart of Little Italy.
» 3:30 p.m.
Lower East Side BID 54 Orchard St., btw Hester & Grand sts., 1.212.226.9010. Stop by the informative visitors center, pick up guides and maps and learn about the tours of the historic yet hip neighborhood.
» 4:30 p.m.
Jodamo International / Giselle 321 Grand St., at Orchard St., 1.212.219.1039/143 Orchard St., at Rivington St., 1.212.673.1900. Browse the racks and try on chic, casual and formal wear from top European and American designers, including Missoni, Hickey Freeman and Brioni.
» 5:30 p.m.
Café Orlin 41 St. Marks Pl., btw First & Second aves., 1.212.777.1447. Enjoy chicken schnitzel, veggie burger with cheddar cheese on ciabatta and other fresh Mediterranean dishes.
» 7:30 p.m.
Saint’s Alp Teahouse 39 Third Ave., btw E. 9th & E. 10th sts., 1.212.598.1890. Sample the popular sweet tea with tapioca balls—served hot or cold. Choose from black or green tea and flavors, such as coconut, mango, lemon, taro and honeydew melon.
» 9:00 p.m.
EastVille Comedy Club 85 E. 4th St., btw Second Ave. & Bowery, 1.212.260.2445. Sit back, order a martini or beer and prepare for a laugh-out-loud performance from famous (Damon Wayans and Dave Attell) and up-and-coming comedians.