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These Cats Were Wall Street Legends Before It Was Cool: NYC’s New Walking Tour Will Make You Say ‘Aww’ And ‘Wow’
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These Cats Were Wall Street Legends Before It Was Cool: NYC’s New Walking Tour Will Make You Say ‘Aww’ And ‘Wow’

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Move over, Wall Street bulls – there's a new kind of financial district legend in town, and they're way more whiskered!

Just when you thought you knew everything about New York City, a mind-blowing new walking tour reveals that some of Wall Street's most incredible stories actually have… paws.

That's right – cats were secretly shaping the Financial District long before Instagram made them famous.

More info: catsabouttowntours.com

The Purrfect Heroes We Never Knew We Needed:

• Meet Kaiser, the brave kitty who survived a massive building fire and became a local legend. Or Old Tom, who basically ran City Hall (okay, he chased sparrows, but the politicians LOVED him). And don’t even get us started on Snooky, who kept everyone’s spirits up during wartime. These floofs weren’t just cute – they were making history!

Why This Tour Is Breaking The Internet

• It’s run by an actual cat historian (yes, that’s a real job, and we’re jealous)
• Each story is 100% true and documented
• The tour is only 1.5 miles long (perfect for those of us who prefer napping to exercising)
• You get to explore super cool historic buildings while hearing about their feline residents
• Every story will make you go “No way!” at least once

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People Are Obsessed, And Here’s Why:

“You don’t have to be a crazy cat person to enjoy this tour!” says DeeAnne G., though let’s be real – it definitely helps. Another visitor, Marie C., called it a “purrfect experience” (and we’re not even mad about the pun).

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But Wait, It Gets Better

The company behind these tours, Cats About Town Tours, isn’t stopping at Wall Street. They’re launching a Lower East Side tour in Spring 2025, because apparently, historic cats were everywhere in NYC. We’re not surprised – cats have always known where the coolest neighborhoods are.

Ready To Have Your Mind Blown?

Tours are booking now at our website, and trust us – this is the kind of unique experience that’ll make your Instagram followers actually want to see your vacation photos. Plus, you’ll finally have something interesting to say at parties that isn’t about your own cat (though we still want to hear about your cat too).

Have you ever discovered an unexpected piece of history that made you see a familiar place in a totally new way? Tell us in the comments! And don’t forget to follow for more paw-some content!

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Dan Rimada

Dan Rimada

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Bodega Cats of New York brings the charm and mystery of cats into the world of art. Our collection of imaginative cat art prints adds a playful spirit to any space.We create unique, high-quality art prints that capture the whimsical nature of cats through different artistic styles and mediums. Our pieces showcase the captivating allure of felines in a lighthearted, thoughtful way.

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Dan Rimada

Dan Rimada

Author, Community member

Bodega Cats of New York brings the charm and mystery of cats into the world of art. Our collection of imaginative cat art prints adds a playful spirit to any space.We create unique, high-quality art prints that capture the whimsical nature of cats through different artistic styles and mediums. Our pieces showcase the captivating allure of felines in a lighthearted, thoughtful way.

Diana Lopetaitė

Diana Lopetaitė

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Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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Diana Lopetaitė

Diana Lopetaitė

Moderator, BoredPanda staff

Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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Jane No Dough
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19 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd prefer a tour of Bodega cats and cat cafes topped with a visit to a local shelter!

Jane No Dough
Community Member
19 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd prefer a tour of Bodega cats and cat cafes topped with a visit to a local shelter!

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