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Best Activities & Experiences in East Village, Manhattan

66 activities & experiences in East Village (The EV), sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

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Where punk rock met ramen and nobody complained

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St. Marks is the tourist trap. One block in any direction is the real East Village.

Top ranked Activities & Experiences in East Village

Moodap picksCurated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research, February 2026.

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    Gallery

    Karma Gallery

    4.6 out of 5Price level $

    Karma Gallery is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    Insider tip: A Conversation on Milton Avery moderated by Helen Molesworth with Lucy Bull, Marley Freeman, and Monica Majoli Wednesday, February 25, 4–5 pm. Dike Blair in conversation with Naomi Fry Saturday, February 21, 3 pm. Nicolas Party in conversation with Marisa Bass Tuesday, February 10, 5:30 pm. A Conversation on Bill Bollinger with Mitchell Algus, Matilde Guidelli-Guidi, Win McCarthy, Paul Mogensen, and Brandon Ndife Saturday, February 7, 2–3 pm.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

All Activities & Experiences in East Village

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  • Gallery

    Slip House

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Slip House is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Archie's Press

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Archie's Press is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    RUBY/DAKOTA

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    is an Art Gallery. Come say hello.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Tourist attraction

    Emma Goldman Plaque

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$

    Emma Goldman Plaque is a tourist attraction destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social

  • Tourist attraction

    Snail Mural Mike Makatron 43 E 3rd St

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$

    Snail Mural Mike Makatron 43 E 3rd St is a tourist attraction destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social

  • Gallery

    Amanita

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Amanita is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Movement Research Inc.

    5.0 out of 5, 4 reviewsPrice level $

    Movement Research Inc. is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Tourist attraction

    East Village Rock n' Punk Tour

    5.0 out of 5, 2 reviewsPrice level $$

    Rock and Punk in the East Village. Ramones, CBGB, Dolls, Album Covers and more. We also share stories on where rock stars lived, album cover shots, street art and more gems.

    • Fun
    • Social

  • Tourist attraction

    Jared the NYC Tour Guide

    5.0 out of 5, 96 reviewsPrice level $$

    368 E 8th St, New York, NY 10009

    • Fun
    • Social

  • Gallery

    Smilers

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Smilers is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    All Street Gallery

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    All Street Gallery is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Sunny Ny

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Sunny Ny is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Museum

    V.P. Daniel Tompkins Gravesite

    5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $$

    173 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Tourist attraction

    Mosaic Trail 750 Broadway

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$

    Mosaic Trail 750 Broadway is a tourist attraction destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Fun
    • Social

  • Gallery

    Saviana Arts

    5.0 out of 5, 24 reviewsPrice level $

    60 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Art on the Ave East Village

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    ART ON THE AVE NYC is a community-driven non-profit organization founded in the summer of 2020. We are dedicated to elevating local artists and revitalizing neighborhoods.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Holographic Studios

    4.9 out of 5, 86 reviewsPrice level $

    Holographic Studios is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Museum

    Hare Krishna Temple, ISKCON (Matchless Gifts)

    4.9 out of 5, 67 reviewsPrice level $$

    Matchless Gifts at 26 2nd Avenue has been a beacon of Krishna Consciousness in New York City since the 1960's. Today, we host a variety of programs that delve deep into bhakti-yoga.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    Fourth St Photo Gallery Inc

    4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Fourth St Photo Gallery Inc is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Cooking class

    Magaly Ponce

    4.9 out of 5, 28 reviewsPrice level $$

    16 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

    • Fun
    • Social

  • Gallery

    City Lore

    4.9 out of 5Price level $

    City Lore is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Museum

    The Brant Foundation

    4.8 out of 5, 265 reviewsPrice level $$

    The Brant Foundation is a museum destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

  • Gallery

    OSMOS

    4.8 out of 5Price level $

    OSMOS is a gallery destination in East Village, Manhattan. A must-visit spot for fun and culture.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

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