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Summary:
Cats About Town (CAT) Walking Tours offer a unique way to explore NYC history through the lens of its feline residents.
Two tours are currently available: Brooklyn Heights and Financial District, with a Lower East Side tour coming soon.
Tours are led by Peggy Gavan, an animal historian, providing fun and engaging historical facts.
Optional visits to cat cafes are available after the Brooklyn Heights tour.
Tours are currently finished for the season, but will resume in March or April.
Meow in NYC! The Unique Walking Tours Celebrating the City's Cats
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519647394886-73f583975d34?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxzZWFyY2h8MTd8fGNhdHN8ZW58MHx8MHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=60" alt="Cats in NYC">Peggy Gavan, an animal historian and author, and Dan Rimada, founder of Bodega Cats of New York, have teamed up to create the Cats About Town (CAT) Walking Tours. These tours explore NYC's history through the lens of its feline residents, highlighting pivotal moments where cats played a significant role.
Currently, two tours are available:
- Brooklyn Heights Tour: A two-mile walk showcasing the area's beauty and historical cat connections. An optional visit to the Brooklyn Cat Cafe is also available.
- Financial District Tour: A walk through the Financial District, starting at Trinity Church and going towards City Hall Park.
A Lower East Side tour will be added soon.
A Purrfectly Unique Experience
Gavan emphasizes making history fun, avoiding overwhelming details while presenting interesting facts. The tours are designed for like-minded cat lovers, creating a special atmosphere where participants can share their own cat stories. While cat sightings are rare, a free ticket is offered to anyone who spots a cat on the tour!
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