Lower Manhattan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower Manhattan
Where to stay in Lower Manhattan
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like The Apartment, 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.
West Village
Consider a visit to Bleecker Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Village. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or 14 St. Station (7th Ave.).
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Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Wall Street
NYC began in this area and the city’s fascinating history still shines through, but it’s now mixed with Wall Street’s modern international institutions.
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
A sobering tribute to the thousands who lost their lives on 11 September, 2001, this humbling landmark is a powerful symbol for local New Yorkers and visitors alike.
Battery Park
This stylish park at the southernmost tip of Manhattan is a destination for one of the best sunsets in the city.
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.
Activities
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
American Dream: Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park Ticket
- One World Trade Center
- Wall Street
- Brooklyn Bridge
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Battery Park
- Washington Square Park
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- New York Stock Exchange
- Lower East Side Tenement Museum
- Hudson River Park
- Bowery Ballroom
- Bleecker Street
- Blue Note Jazz Club
- City Hall Park
- World Financial Center