As Seen on GOSSIP GIRL in New York City

By Chelsea
updated 2 months ago

Sixteen year old dancing on tables at 21+ clubs, twisted rumors, love triangles, deceit, sex, wealth, and the phrase "I killed someone" coming from a pretty little blonde's mouth could only be seen on none other than, Gossip Girl. The story lines and the characters are just so outlandish, that it's hard not to get addicted. At the end of each episode you're left wondering, "WHATS GONNA HAPPEN NEXXXXT.??!?!? They couldn't possibly top what happened this week." But, they do. The best part? These rich private school kids have New York City as their playground, both on and off screen. Here are couple of the Gossip Girl hot spots.

THE SHOW

Based on the book series by Cecily Von Ziegesar, Gossip Girl covers the live of Upper East Side private school kids. Their inheritances and wealthy families, and all of the inner workings of these privileged messed up kids.
Their lives are chronicled and watche dby an unseen character known as, “Gossip Girl” who blogs about their every move. Even the things we weren’t supposed to know. No one knows who the Gossip Girl is, is she an insider? Is she receiving tips?? Who is this character????? Similar to real-life sites that blog about Manhattan socialites like Tinsley Mortimer, Olivia Polermo (some say the character Blair Waldorf is based on her, and they look shockingly similar) and Lydia Hearst who has guest stared on the show.

What some call a Sex and The City knock off for teenagers, Gossip Girl can always guarantee; booze- underage drinking, GOSSIP, and a lavish designer wardrobe.

Who cares if it’s “real”, it’s television.

Upper East Side

New York, NY

Throughout the show the emphasis on being from The Upper East Side is placed heavily on the characters who aren’t. Like Dan and Jenny Humphrey played by Penn Badgley and Taylor Momsen. The characters whose father was a former rockstar and dated Serena van der Woodsen’s character played by Blake Lively, live in BROOKYLN. GASSSSSP. It’s all about location, location, location withe these kids.

Communitea

4702 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

Communitea used as the faced and interior for Dan Humphrey’s favorite little coffee shop, supposedly set in Brooklyn. When they aren’t filming the store is till up and running for the public.

THE CLOTHING

Ok. Every time I watch an episode I am absolutely floored and usually that turns to some sort of rage/anger, by their outfits. I have to say that the stylists on this show are some of the best out there, though they are “somewhat” unrealistic. I suppose when you have a huge budget and you’re a stylist the idea of dressing a fifteen year old in a 10,000 outfit to go to school sounds like fun and maybe that’s precisely why this show is so interesting.
The similarity they have with Sex and the City is that they where clothes that in “real life” most people would never be able to get away with. Unless you were, just that fierce. With the money that these characters seem to have their outfits have NO limitations and they means on their bank account either.

The Waldorf Astoria

301 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022

The Waldorf=Astoria, the renowned New York luxury hotel in midtown Manhattan, offers elegant accommodations and ameni...

The Waldorf=Astoria, the renowned New York luxury hotel in midtown Manhattan, offers elegant accommodations and amenities including boutiques, restaurants and banquet facilities. The Waldorf=Astoria is the embodiment of luxury and splendor. An official New York City landmark since 1993, this legendary Art Deco treasure occupies an entire city block on fashionable Park Avenue, and has completed renovations totaling in excess of $300 million. The hotel is walking distance to Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the world-famous galleries and shopping of Fifth Avenue. Each of the hotel's 1425 guestrooms is individually and stylishly decorated to echo the sophisticated tastes of the hotel's clientele. The hotel offers a wide variety of accommodations-from spacious single rooms to grand multi-bedroom suites. All feature high speed internet access, dual-line telephones with voice mail, fax machines, mini-bar, hair dryers and large marble bathrooms. Travelers return again to The Waldorf=Astoria for timeless elegance, luxurious comfort, and classic sophistication.

Metropolitan Museum of Art

1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and finest art museums, presenting more than 30 one-of-a...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and finest art museums, presenting more than 30 one-of-a-kind exhibitions each year and representing a wide range of artists, eras, and cultures. Its permanent collection contains more than two million works of art in every known medium, from ancient through modern times, and derived from every part of the world. Works displayed include everything from anonymous ancient Greek vase painters to the engravings of Albrecht Durer to Jackson Pollock's abstract paintings. Founded in 1870, the Met is located in Central Park, across the park from the American Museum of Natural History.