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Visit Dorothy Parker's Upper West Side and walk in her footsteps to her former apartments, haunts, school and more. See one of the most beautiful and historic neighborhoods through the eyes of a young Dorothy Parker. Learn about the history of the Upper West, its architecture and development, all tied into the life of Mrs. Parker.

The Algonquin Round Table comes alive in the only New York walking tour devoted to the famed literary group. The lively 2-hour walk celebrates Dorothy Parker, Robert Benchley, George S Kaufman, Harpo Marx, Edna Ferber, Franklin P. Adams, Heywood Broun, Harold Ross, Robert Sherwood, Marc Connelly and the rest of the Vicious Circle. The walk goes to numerous historic locales associated with the group.

Walking tours current schedule is below. Tickets are $20 per person.

Both tours are open to the public. Dorothy Parker's Upper West Side begins at Riverside Drive and West 72nd Street. The Algonquin Round Table's New York begins and ends at the landmark Algonquin Hotel, 59 West 44th Street (between Fifth and Sixth avenues). The Parker walking tour (20 blocks) takes in Riverside Park, Broadway, literary landmarks and architectural highlights. There are 30 destinations on the tour.

The Round Table tour encompasses the Theatre District, Rockefeller Center, Times Square and Hell's Kitchen. There are more than 40 destinations on the tour; among them are places associated with the Vicious Circle: speakeasies, theaters, offices, homes and landmarks.

Immediately following the walking tours guests have the option of having cocktails on the Upper West Side, or lunch at the Round Table in the hotel's award-winning restaurant (cost of lunch separate).

The walks are led by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, author of A Journey into Dorothy Parker's New York and co-editor of The Lost Algonquin Round Table. He is a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide.

Time: All walking tours are approximately two hours in length.

Meeting Point: Dorothy Parker's Upper West Side begins at Riverside Drive and West 72nd Street, at the statue of Eleanor Roosvelt. The Algonquin Round Table's New York tour begins at Noon in the lobby of the Algonquin and ends back at the hotel. Meet your guide in the lobby. It is recommended walkers wear comfortable shoes as the walk encompasses approximately 30 blocks. Kids and strollers welcome!

Note: All walking tours are also announced in the monthly e-newsletter.

Walks are held rain or shine. Meet in the Algonquin Hotel lobby, 11:45 AM. All tours begin on time. Tickets are $20.00 each (cost of lunch separate) and may be purchased in cash at the walk, or in advance via Ticketweb.

Private tours are also available. Please contact Kevin Fitzpatrick directly to arrange a private walk for groups of two to thirty via email: contact Kevin or call 212-222-7239. Advance notice required; deposit required. Private walks require a minimum of 2 people: 2-4 people ($35 ea); 5-9 ($30 ea); 10-30 ($25 ea).

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2012 Schedule:

The 2012 season is below. If you would like to arrange a private walk, contact Kevin Fitzpatrick. More walks will be added later, subscribe to the e-newsletter for announcements.

The Algonquin Hotel is closed for renovations until May. Walking tours will resume then.

Day	Date	Time	Buy Tickets
Saturday	March 24	Noon	Dorothy Parker's Upper West Side
Saturday	April 28	Noon	Dorothy Parker's Upper West Side