A good show never dies. The 2000’s hit Sex and the City is living proof that television can be a cultural totem long after new seasons have stopped airing. Though the show may be better known for Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic wardrobe or the infamous will-they-won’t-they relationship between her and Mr. Big, it also serves as an incredible guide to some of the best locales in the Big Apple for the design- and architecture-obsessed.
“People love visiting [notable locations from the series] because they evoke strong memories from the show, allowing fans to relive their favorite scenes and feel connected to the characters,” Erin Miller, the PR and marketing manager for On Location Tours, a sightseeing agency that offers a Sex and the City tour, tells AD. “The blend of iconic architecture and trendy, modern designs gives a true taste of New York City’s diverse architectural landscape scattered among multiple neighborhoods.”
To that end, AD has rounded up nine iconic spots—including restaurants, parks, and landmarks—around the city that are perfect for whetting the appetite of both the architecture fanatic and the Sex and the City superfan. After all, in the wise words of Carrie Bradshaw: “Beauty is fleeting, but a rent-controlled apartment overlooking the park is forever.”