NYC Places Mentioned in Taylor Swift Lore
Welcome to New York, it’s been waiting for you.
If you’re a Swiftie and a New Yorker or just planning a trip to NYC- you’re in the right place. This guide brings together real-life New York City locations that are referenced in Taylor Swift’s songs and lore.
Below you’ll find addresses, song references, and quick descriptions for each location so you can easily visit or pin them for later.
Lovers of Today
Address: 32 1/2 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
Referenced in the lyric “Dive bar on the east side, where you at” from the song delicate
A cozy cocktail bar in the East Village. Drinks are on the pricey side around average of $16 per drink. Steep prices but typical New York prices for one.
The astral plane is one of my favorite drinks in the city. Any excuse to go to this place I will. They also have a great happy hour deal!
Housing Works Soho
Address: 126 Crosby St, New York, NY 10012
Where Taylor filmed a scene from her short film All Too Well at the location in Soho.
Housing works is a non profit organization that supports efforts to end AIDS and homelessness. They have chains of thrift stores throughout the city. Can find some good deals!
The High Line
Address: 820 Washington St. New York, NY 10014
“Your heartbeat on the high line once in twenty livelines” - cardigan from her album folklore
The High Line is a 1.4 mile linear park in NYC built on an abandoned railway. On the walk you’ll see greenery, art and great views of NYC’s skyline in the Chelsea neighborhood on the west side.
Museum of the Arts and Design in New York
Address: 2 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019
The Museum of the Arts and Design in New York has dedicated an entire floor to showcase Taylor Swift’s storytelling process and her costumes, props, and jewelry worn throughout her 10 album grammy winning hit career. Throughout the floor you can also see her music videos playing on the tvs, her lyrics on the wall with a gift shop stocked with Taylor Swift merch.
Coney Island
“I’m sitting on a bench on Coney Island wondering where did my baby go” - Coney Island from her album evermore
Southernmost tip of Brooklyn known for its iconic boardwalk, amusement parks, and beach.
Cornelia Street
Taylor rented an apartment on Cornelia Street in 2016 for a year. It was the inspiration for the song “Cornelia Street” off the Lover album
bus stop cafe
Address: 597 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
The “bus stop” from ‘The 1’ is rumored to be the bus stop cafe rather than an actual bus stop. The food is American cafe style with price range around $20.
Enjoy your trip to NYC Swifties <3