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What to do in Lower Manhattan
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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.
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 home of global finance also offers a fascinating historical excursion.
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
Paying tribute to the thousands who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, this is a poignant and somber landmark for locals and tourists alike.
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.
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.
New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange is just one of the places to see in New York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
South Street Seaport
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to South Street Seaport. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Areas of Lower Manhattan
SoHo
This fashionable neighborhood is great for shopping, eating and drinking.
Financial District
Explore the symbolic center of global finance, walk along the harbor and admire New Yorkers’ resilience in this scenic area.
Lower East Side
Old combines with new and high art meets urban grit in this ever-changing and eclectic melting pot neighborhood with broad appeal.
West Village
This center for arts and culture is also one of the few places located off of the grid of Manhattan’s streets.
East Village
Arts venues, parks, theaters and community centers anchor this Lower Manhattan neighborhood, an iconic backdrop to tales of New York City’s history.
Chinatown
One of the largest Chinatown’s in the USA features every kind of Chinese cuisine, grocery store and herbalist, and a history rich in Asian, as well as European, heritage.
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