You see crazy things wandering around Manhattan. A few weeks ago, on one of my endless crosstown trips, I spotted a storefront bearing the logo from the iconic TV show Friends. I kind of forgot about it, but I was reminded this week when I once again zoomed by. Here’s what it is. The Friends Experience is a space with 12 interactive, nostalgia-packed rooms. Featured sets include both apartments (including the balcony), the Friends fountain, Phoebe’s cab, and, of course, a perfectly recreated Central Perk complete with iconic orange couch. Central Perk is actually set up as a functioning coffee shop, and opens at 7 AM daily. The rest of the exhibit is by appointment to keep everyone safe.
And even if you’re not planning on visiting New York, you still might be able to check out the exhibit. It’s currently in both New York and Chicago, and there might be new sites soon. Could you be more excited?
You can learn more about The Friends Experience on the exhibit website and on Instagram.
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April 28, 2021 at 6:02 am
In the UK last few years they have toured sets around for ppl to view. I have done a couple of times. Not sure if for obvious reasons there is any this year but think there will def be last year. It is great that I have pic outside Centeral Perk even though not been to New York!
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April 29, 2021 at 8:43 pm
I didn’t realize they were touring. How fun!
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April 28, 2021 at 6:24 am
I watched several episodes of ‘Friends’ when it first aired in the UK but never got into it. I do, however, appreciate that it is an absolute phenomenon for some people, including many of my friends, so I love that fans of the show could go and experience this.
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April 29, 2021 at 8:43 pm
I loved them at the time. I find that for me, they mostly haven’t held up so well. Some great scenes and lines, though.
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April 28, 2021 at 6:28 am
I have never watched ‘Friends’ but they have tons of fans. So, I am happy that the people who enjoy ‘Friends’ have this to look at. One of my favorites was NYPD Blue. Today it is NCIS. Busch Gardens in Tampa is giving away free tickets to military. I look forward to finally going see them when I get back from my trip to visit with family. Leaving tomorrow AM — Hal
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April 29, 2021 at 8:44 pm
We were just talking about NYPD Blue! Wishing you a very happy trip!
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April 28, 2021 at 8:32 am
enjoy your trip
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April 28, 2021 at 8:33 am
i do remember Friends but have never been a groupie,, this is interesting .
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April 29, 2021 at 8:45 pm
We were never really avid fans, but we did like it when it was on.
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April 28, 2021 at 8:49 am
This is one of those shows that I always heard so much about, but never watched.
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April 29, 2021 at 8:45 pm
It was exactly the right show for its time.
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April 28, 2021 at 10:39 am
Ahhh this looks awesome! Hope you enjoyed!
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April 28, 2021 at 6:42 pm
I think my girlfriend would love to visit this attraction. I think I am going to have to take a trip across the border….when it’s possible to do so without having to quarantine.
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April 29, 2021 at 8:46 pm
You, sir, had better let me know when you’re coming!
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April 30, 2021 at 7:12 am
I definitely will.
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