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What to do in Lower Manhattan
Popular places to visit
New York University
Walk around the campus of New York University, a well-known university in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Wall Street
The U.S. home of global finance offers a fascinating historical excursion. Nearby, visit the site honoring those involved in the fatal events of September 11, 2001.
One World Trade Center
Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the observation platform of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, near to where the Twin Towers once stood.
Battery Park
This stylish park at the southernmost tip of Manhattan is a destination for one of the best sunsets in the city.
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
This sober landmark pays homage to the thousands who died on September 11, 2001.
Washington Square Park
In a city with many pretty parks, this is one of the most beautiful. You may recognize its iconic arch and fountain from a movie or postcard.
South Street Seaport
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to South Street Seaport. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Whitney Museum of American Art
Browse more than 21,000 paintings, sculptures, photos and other modern artistic works in this innovative complex that celebrates living artists.
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Learn the real stories of American immigrants from the 1860s and onward as you tour recreated apartments in a historic Manhattan tenement building.
Areas of Lower Manhattan
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Children's Museum of the Arts, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.
Lower East Side
Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
East Village
If you're spending time in East Village, you might enjoy attractions like Tompkins Square Park and St. Marks Place. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at 1 Av. Station to see more of the city.
Tribeca
Travellers choose Tribeca for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Chambers St. Station (Hudson St.) or Chambers St. Station (Church St.) and check out top sights like Hudson River Park.
Chinatown
Take time in Chinatown to visit attractions like New York City Civil Court and Orchard Street Shopping District. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Canal St. Station (Lafayette St.) to see more of the city.
- New York University
- Brooklyn Bridge
- One World Trade Center
- Battery Park
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Washington Square Park
- South Street Seaport
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Lower East Side Tenement Museum
- New York Stock Exchange
- Hudson River Park
- Manhattan Bridge
- The Oculus
- Bowery Ballroom
- Bleecker Street
- Brookfield Place
- Blue Note Jazz Club
- Webster Hall
- Trinity Church
- City Hall Park
- World Financial Center
- Soho Square
- Orchard Street Shopping District
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