What to do in Lower Manhattan, NY

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Lower Manhattan Tourist Attractions & Activities

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1. One World Trade Center

Standing well above its skyscraping neighbors, One World Trade Center is a building that is easily identifiable from New Jersey and from most parts of the boroughs surrounding Manhattan. The reflective sheen of the structure’s glass is easy to mistake for metal, and its isosceles triangular façades give it the appearance of having a twisting motion toward the sky.
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NEW YORK - JULY 02 2016: Aerial view of the Freedom Tower at One World Trade Center, Manhattan, New York

2. Wall Street

Wall Street is the heart and birthplace of NYC. George Washington was inaugurated in the Federal Hall National Memorial to become the first president of the United States. The Charging Bull and Fearless Girl statues stand outside the New York Stock Exchange with the Gothic Revival masterpiece of Trinity Church nearby. Towering above is One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the US, from where you can peer down into the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
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3. Brooklyn Bridge

As one of the oldest and longest suspension bridges in North America, the Brooklyn Bridge has long been an icon of progress for New Yorkers. Spanning almost 1600 feet (487.7 meters), the bridge crosses the East River and connects Lower Manhattan with Brooklyn. The bridge features six lanes for automobiles and two lanes dedicated to pedestrians and cyclists, and carries more than 120,000 people daily. The Brooklyn Bridge has long been a destination for tourists, and today visitors flock to the bridge for stunning views up the East River, and for the history linked to the bridge.
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Panoramic view of Brooklyn Bridge and East River at sunrise with New York City, NY skyline post 9/11 view'

4. Battery Park

This waterfront park is a favorite destination for New Yorkers and tourists alike, offering a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of downtown New York. Overlooking the New York Bay, Battery Park is the departure point for many of New York’s ferries, including the Staten Island, Ellis Island and Liberty Island ferries. Named for the battery that protected the city during the 17th century, the park is full of history, and has played an important role in shaping contemporary New York culture. Visitors to the park can discover this through the monuments throughout the park, while enjoying one of the best sunsets in the city.
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Battery Park showing cruising, a fountain and a park

5. National September 11 Memorial & Museum

A heartfelt memorial, erected as a tribute to the victims of the 11th September 2001 terrorist attacks, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum breathes an air of tranquillity into the hustle and bustle of Lower Manhattan.
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The National September 11 Memorial featuring a city

6. Washington Square Park

The best way to enter Washington Square Park is from the north, on 5th Avenue. As you pass high-end medical offices and views of the Empire State Building, you will emerge by the enormous archway and memorial that rises well above the rest of the park. Proceed under the arch and walk to the center of the park for another of its highlights. Here, you will find an enormous fountain that was once a popular hangout for bohemians, academics and artists.
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Washington Square Park which includes a garden

7. The Oculus

Enter the World Trade Center Transportation Hub via the magnificent Oculus, the street-level building and structure that offers access to the hub as well as to a vast shopping and dining space. See for yourself the remarkable structure that took 12 years to create, and was troubled by setbacks along the way. Snap a selfie against one of New York City’s favorite backdrops, the unmistakable sweeping white roof of the Oculus.
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The Oculus featuring interior views as well as a small group of people

What to do in Lower Manhattan


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SoHo

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

The gritty artists’ lofts and studios of the 1970s and 80s have morphed into a trendy district full of flash boutique shops, hotels, restaurants and bars.

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Financial District

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

Explore the symbolic center of global finance, walk along the harbor and admire New Yorkers’ resilience in this scenic area.

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Lower East Side

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Old combines with new and high art meets urban grit in this ever-changing and eclectic melting pot neighborhood with broad appeal.

Lower East Side
West Village showing a city, central business district and signage

West Village

Leafy streets and beautiful old brownstone buildings dominate this charming Lower Manhattan neighbourhood beside the Hudson River.

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East Village

3/5(1 area review)

Arts venues, parks, theaters and community centers anchor this Lower Manhattan neighborhood, an iconic backdrop to tales of New York City’s history.

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Chinatown

4/5(6 area reviews)

In just a few steps you are transported from busy downtown New York to the heart of China.

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