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Renwick Triangle
This handsome group of townhouses was created in 1861 by James Renwick, Jr., a
prominent architect of the day. The houses are on land that was once Peter Stuyves-
ant's farm, developed by his descendants as stylish residences.
• 114-128 East 10th St, 23-25 Stuyvesant St, between 2nd & 3rd Aves
Ukrainian Museum
The museum showcases a beguiling collection of Ukrainian costumes, lavishly em-
broidered peasant blouses, colorful sashes, fancy sheepskin and fur vests, and wed-
ding wreaths of yarn and ribbons. There are also ceramics, jewelry, and intricately
designed Ukrainian Easter eggs known as pysanky .
• 222 East 6th St, between 2nd & 3rd Aves
• Open 11:30am-5pm Wed-Sun
• www.ukranianmuseum.org
• Admission charge
East Side Exploration
Morning
From the Delancey Street subway walk south to Grand Street and • Kossar's Bialys Bakery •
367 Grand , famous for chewy, onion-flavored rolls, or the • Doughnut Plant • 379 Grand , where
the oversize treats achieve gourmet status. Walk east for two historic houses of worship, the Beth
Hamedrash Hagadol Synagogue and the Bialystoker Synagogue.
ReturnalongEastBroadway,passingtheHenryStreetSettlementatNo.281,inthreerestoredFeder-
al buildings. The gallery at the Educational Alliance, No. 197, has good art and photography exhibits.
Walk to Orchard and pick up a bargain at the shops here. Try one of the 50 flavors of ice cream at
• il Laboratorio del Gelato • 95 Orchard , or continue to East Houston Street, and have lunch at
Katz's Delicatessen ,or pick up some bagels at Russ & Daughters .
Afternoon
After lunch, walk uptown on 2nd Avenue. Turn left on East 6th to visit the Ukrainian Museum ,
a small and hidden gem of costumes and culture. Walk to St. Mark's Place , browsing through the
funky shops and bars on your way, and then walk east again on Stuyvesant Street, admiring the land-
mark townhouses of the Renwick Triangle . Lastly, stop at St. Mark's-in-the-Bowery Church ,
one of the oldest in the city, where you can pay your respects to Peter Stuyvesant's grave.