Neighborhood guide / Manhattan

Lower East Side, Manhattan

Explore Lower East Side, Manhattan with a neighborhood outline map, places to eat, parks and landmarks, and nearby transit.

Map of Lower East Side

Hamilton Fish ParkPJohn V. Lindsay East River ParkPLuther Gulick ParkPDelancey St-Essex StTGrand StTBoweryT N≈ 560 m
Outline shows the NYC planning area Lower East Side. NYC neighborhood boundaries vary by source.
● Guide locationP ParkT Rail station
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Hamilton Fish Park is one public space to look for on your route. Check service to Delancey St-Essex St if you’re arriving by rail.

Where to start

Visit the Tenement Museum, then stop for a deli sandwich or walk through Essex Market. Check the museum’s tour schedule before setting out.

Tenement Museum Katz’s Delicatessen Russ & Daughters Essex Market

Landmarks and public spaces

Parks and places to spend time

Designated landmarks

Public art and monuments

  • Large CoquiHouston Street and Essex Street; northwest corner of playground.
  • Lilian WaldLillian D. Wald Playground

NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission map ↗

Restaurants and local hangouts

These nearby listings come from city records. Check current hours and menus before visiting.

Where to eat

Cafés and bakeries

Getting there

MTA trip planning and service changes ↗

Explore nearby

Noho East Village Chinatown-Two Bridges Chinatown Little Italy

Map and listing sources

City Planning boundaries · Neighborhood names · City restaurant records · Parks · Designated landmarks · Public monuments · MTA stations