"Sex and the City" Locations in New York

The adventures of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha in the Sex and the City series mainly unfold on Manhattan, New York..

The adventures of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha in the Sex and the City series mainly unfold on Manhattan, New York and much of the action is filmed on location. This is a golden opportunity for any Sex and the City fan to get a close-up, first person view of the places which have provided background for so many memorable moments during the show. ListWoo provides a list of all the important Sex and the City locations for your own trip to New York in order for you to avoid missing any of the hot spots. With so many fans worldwide the oppinion on which location is the most important will undoubtedly differ, but ListWoo offers you the opportunity to let your voice be heard. Cast your vote on the list below and join the movement to decide which Sex and the City location is the best of the entire series.

  • 1st

    Gray's Papaya

    At 402 6th Avenue you can do as Carrie and stop for a hot dog like she did after her book party.

  • 2nd

    Da Marino Restaurant

    This Italian restaurant on 49th and Broadway is where Carrie is serenaded by Mr. Big.

  • 3rd

    Pete's Tavern

    This beer and burger place at 129 E. 18th Street is where Miranda asks Steve to marry her.

  • 4th

    Il Cantinori

    The Tuscan restaurant at 32 E 10th Street is where Carrie celebrates her 35th birthday all by herself.

  • 5th

    O'Neal's Speakeasy

    At 174 Grand Street this bar is known as Scout in the Sex and the City show, and it is where Steve and Miranda meet for the first time.

  • 6th

    tasti D-lite

    Have a creamy delicious, dairy dessert at this center on 436 Sixth Avenue like Charlotte and Harry.

  • 7th

    Manolo Blahnik

    At 31 W. 54th Street Manolo Blahnik is Carrie's favorite shoe shop.

  • 8th

    Patricia Field

    Patricia Field is the costume designer for Sex and the City and her store is located at 302 Bowery between Bleecker and Houston Streets.

  • 9th

    Carrie's Appartment

    Carrie lives in a brownstone on the Upper East Side at East 73rd Street, between Park and Madison. Unfortunately the house number 245 where she lives is fictional. The steps in front of Carrie's appartment are located at 66 Perry Street.

  • 10th

    Colombus Circle Fountain

    This is the traffic circle at the southwest corner of Central Park, where Carrie and Aidan break up once and for all. The Colombus Circle Fountain has a 700 ton granite monument in its center with a marble statue of Christopher Colombus.

  • 11th

    Jefferson Market Garden

    The unassuming space of green at Greenwich Avenue between Sixth Avenue and W. 10th Street is where Miranda and Steve get married.

  • 12th

    The Plaza

    Located at 5th Avenue and 59th Street this famous luxury hotel is where Carrie sees Mr. Big after his engagement party and begins the "Ex and the City" monologue.

  • 13th

    Magnolia Bakery

    Scarf down one of the legendary cupcakes of this bakery located at 401 Bleecker Street, 200 Columbus Avenue. Carrie and Miranda seemed to enjoy them.

  • 14th

    Russian Samovar

    At 256 W. 52nd Street this high end restaurant is where Carrie has her first date with the Russian artist Aleksandr Petrovsky.

  • 15th

    Staten Island Ferry

    Provides ferry service between St. George on Staten Island and Whitehall Street in lower Manhattan. On this 25 minute ferry ride Charlotte announces that "I'm getting married this year!"

  • 16th

    Pastis

    At 9 Ninth Avenue you can have brunch at this French bistro like Carrie did with her Russian boyfriend.

  • 17th

    St. Marks's Comics

    Shop for comic books and other teen collectables at 11 St. Marks Place or meet a boyfriend - like Carrie meets the scateboarding youngster Wade.

  • 18th

    The Boathouse Restaurant

    Located at East 72nd Street & Park Drive North this restaurant is where Mr. Big and Carrie meet for lunch and end up in the pond.

  • 19th

    Century 21

    This discount department store at 22 Cortland Street is the place to visit for a great bargain. Carrie visits while serving jury duty.

  • 20th

    Eleven Madison Park

    To no surprise, you will find this restaurant at 11 Madison Avenue and discover the place, where Mr. Big tells Carrie that he is engaged to another woman. The food at Eleven Madison Park is cooked by Daniel Humm, Best Chef New York City, 2010.

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