Friends The Experience NYC!
Could we BE more excited to be here?
New York City is the setting for the show F• R • I • E • N • D • S which stole our hearts in 1994.
Friends The Experience – Now A Permanent NY Exhibit!
To celebrate the show’s 30th (eek!!!) anniversary Friends The Experience is now a permanent Manhattan fixture!
Located on the corner of Lexington and 23rd (ironically where I lived in my early 20s) you’ll find so much nostalgic good stuff you won’t want to leave.
Here, you’ll find fun quotes and famous props from Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Ross, Joey & Chandler. Additionally, it’s chocked full (pun intended) of behind the scenes goodness.
Behind The Scenes
I loved hearing how Debra McGuire (the costume designer) came up with the color palates and token patterns for each character.
To this day if I see a color block vertical “Chandler” shirt I immediately think of him!
It’s crazy to think how their costumes were influenced by their character’s personalities. Furthermore, how it was all methodically planned out! Awesome job!
Photo Ops Galore!
Of course if you’re looking to be the 7th Friend (7, 7, 7!!!) you’re in luck with the plethora of photo ops offered.
You’ll find the famous couch and fountain from the opening credits. Plus the “pivot” couch in the stairwell. You can stick your head in Joey’s body wearing ALLLL of Chandler’s clothes. Of course you can also see Monica and Rachel’s apartment and Joey and Chandler’s apartment.
Say hello to the holiday armadillo and grab a cup of coffee at Central Perk! But also, OH MY GAWD Monica wearing the Thanksgiving Turkey on her head.
Not to mention everything else you’d want in an immersive Friends experience. They thought of everything.
Finish up the tour at Central Perk – a fully functioning and publicly accessible 90s coffee house.
Central Perk Is Open To The Public!
With their extensive menu of DELICIOUS coffee and tea options you can grab a nostalgic photo op of your own with an oversized mug any day of the week!
If you’re a Friends fan or have a friend who is, this is a great thing to do and guaranteed to bring enjoyment to anyone not ON A BREAK.
Be sure to do your homework and rewatch your favorite episodes.
If you’re outside New York check when the traveling pop up is coming to you!
What’s your favorite episode? Comment below!
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