The final episode of the TV show “Friends” aired on May 6, 2004, leaving young adults worldwide feeling a sense of loss. The sitcom followed the lives of six 20-somethings in New York City, including Chandler, Joey, Monica, Rachel, Ross, and Phoebe. The show’s perfect blend of humor, heartbreak, slapstick, and sympathy, combined with smart writing and flawless performances, has stood the test of time.
While “Friends” was filmed in Burbank, California, it has attracted a global fan base to New York City. Here are five favorite destinations in the city for “Friends” fans:
1. The Friends Experience: This interactive attraction in Manhattan serves as a museum of “Friends” lore and memorabilia, featuring iconic items from the show like the orange couch and Rachel’s cow jacket.
2. The apartment: Fans paid tribute to Matthew Perry, who played Chandler, outside the Greenwich Village apartment building that served as the exterior of the characters’ homes.
3. The ‘Friends’ fountain: The fountain in the show’s opening credits resembles the Cherry Hill Fountain in Central Park, where visitors often post pictures on social media, mistaking it for the actual fountain.
4. Chandler’s office: The Solow Building at 9 West 57th St. in Midtown Manhattan was the filming location for Chandler’s office as a “transpondster,” appearing in various TV shows and films.
5. Ross’s museum: While Ross worked at the fictional New York Museum of Prehistoric History, the scenes were filmed at the American Museum of Natural History along Central Park, a famous landmark in Manhattan.
These locations offer fans a chance to immerse themselves in the world of “Friends” and relive iconic moments from the beloved sitcom. The enduring popularity of the show continues to attract visitors to New York City, where they can experience the magic of “Friends” firsthand.
