Places From Sex And The City In Nyc
Let’s talk about the real VIPs of New York City. No, not the mayor. The Sex and the City locations. They’re basically holy ground for fans. You can still visit most of them. W...
Let’s talk about the real VIPs of New York City. No, not the mayor. The Sex and the City locations. They’re basically holy ground for fans.
You can still visit most of them. Wear comfortable shoes. Carrie would want you in heels, but let’s be practical.
Carrie’s Stoop on Perry Street
Start in the West Village at 66 Perry Street. That brownstone stoop played Carrie’s apartment exterior. It’s tiny, charming, and always covered in tourists.
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Fun fact: the real apartment is private. Don’t ring the bell and ask to borrow a laptop. Just pose, sigh, and move along.
Also, the show said she lived on East 73rd. TV magic, baby. The West Village stoop lives in our hearts.
Magnolia Bakery on Bleecker Street
Next stop: 401 Bleecker Street. Carrie and Miranda ate cupcakes here and discussed Big’s latest nonsense. The line is still ridiculous.
Is a cupcake worth twenty minutes? Maybe forty? Only if you’re very hungry or very dramatic.
Order the classic vanilla. Eat it on a nearby stoop. Congratulations, you’re in a montage.
Manolo Blahnik on West 54th Street
Carrie’s true love lived at 31 West 54th Street. That’s the Manolo Blahnik boutique, where she didn’t just shop—she worshipped.
You don’t have to buy anything. Press your face against the glass and whisper, “Hello, lover.” The staff might stare, but worth it.
If you do buy a pair, congrats. You now own a down payment on a small car. But they’re prettier.
The Plaza Hotel
The Plaza Hotel at 768 Fifth Avenue shows up in the series and movies. It’s fancy, old-school, and full of chandeliers that say, “I’ve seen things.”
Remember Carrie and Big’s messy, romantic energy? The Plaza is that energy in building form. Grab a drink at the bar even if you’re not staying.
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Just don’t run through the lobby in heels. The floors are slippery.
The New York Public Library
For movie fans, the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue is iconic. It’s where Carrie planned to marry Big. Then, well, you know.
The steps are perfect for a dramatic photo. The lions are perfect for pretending they’re your emotional support animals.
Go inside, too. It’s stunning. And unlike Big, it won’t leave you at the altar.
Buddakan
Remember the rehearsal dinner disaster? That was filmed at Buddakan in Chelsea. The restaurant still serves fancy dumplings in a gorgeous room.
You can sit where Carrie sat. Order a cocktail. You can not get jilted—that’s the goal.
It’s great for a group dinner. Just don’t invite your ex—or do. I’m not your mom.
Central Park
Carrie and the girls wandered through Central Park constantly—Bethesda Fountain, the Mall, random benches where life-changing talks happened.
Recreate your favorite walk. Maybe skip the part where someone falls in the lake. Unless you’re into that.
Bring a snack. Bring a friend. Bring your best “I’m a complicated New Yorker” face.
Bergdorf Goodman
Charlotte loved Bergdorf Goodman. Carrie did, too. It’s at 754 Fifth Avenue, basically a museum where you can buy things.
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Browse the shoes. Spray the perfume. Pretend you have a trust fund—nobody knows your bank account but you.
If anyone asks, you’re “just looking.” That’s the official NYC shopping motto.
Il Cantinori
For a deep cut, head to Il Cantinori on East 10th Street. Carrie’s 35th birthday dinner happened here—she showed up, her friends didn’t. Ouch.
The restaurant is cozy and Italian. Order pasta and feel dramatically single—or happily single. Both work.
Just make sure your friends actually show up. Low bar, I know.
The Russian Tea Room
The Russian Tea Room near Carnegie Hall is another classic. It’s red, glamorous, and very “I have a publishing deal.”
Carrie met Big here for complicated chats. The kind where eyes do more talking than mouths.
Get tea. Get blini. Get a little existential—it’s the New York way.
Final Sip
You don’t need a Mr. Big to enjoy these spots. You just need time, a MetroCard, and maybe a cupcake.
So put on your best outfit. Walk slowly. Look slightly mysterious—the city is your soundstage.
And if you hear heels clicking behind you? Don’t turn around. It’s probably just Carrie.
