LOWER - DowntownNY

1 LOWER Manhattan is a bridge to our nation s history and a gateway to New York City s future. Amazing things are happening in LOWER Manhattan. There's so much to see and do, one or two days is hardly enough time. If a trip to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty is in your plans, two days is what you'll need to get a start on all LOWER Manhattan has to offer. Start at City Hall Park67, making your way past the Woolworth Building51, one of the city s most important architectural landmarks. Directly across from the Woolworth Building, and a century apart, stands New York by Gehry49, a stunning example of modern architecture and a testament to the change taking place in LOWER Manhattan. Continue to St.

2 Paul s Chapel22, which dates back to 1766 and is the only surviving pre-Revolutionary church in Manhattan. The chapel is also an important part of recent history. On 9/11, St. Paul s served as a refuge for many of those affected by the tragedy. Head south on Broadway along the Canyon of Heroes. Plaques embedded into the sidewalk note the tickertape parades and esteemed visitors honored here. Turn right at Cortlandt and arrive at the legendary department store Century 217. Return to Broadway and continue right on Liberty St. to the World Trade Center Site33 . The complex includes The National September 11 Memorial & Museum16 and the Reflection Pools. Time and date specific reservations are required to visit the museum.

3 While in the plaza, make sure to look up. At the northwest corner, stands the newly constructed One World Trade Center50, America s tallest building and the symbol of a revitalized district. You can also see Santiago Calatrava s World Trade Center Transportation Hub52, now taking shape nearby. Featuring a striking winged oculus design, the building is a must-see for any architecture to Broadway, pass Isamu Noguchi s red cube sculpture and Mark Di Suvero s abstract Joie De Vivre on both sides of the street. Continue south to the corner of Wall Street where you will find Trinity Church30, the tallest building in Manhattan at the time of its completion in 1846. The tranquil churchyard is home to the gravesites of famous New Yorkers Alexander Hamilton and Robert Fulton.

4 Enjoy a quiet moment before heading east onto Wall Street31. The world-famous destination is at once the capitol of capital, a frequent movie set and the location of some of New York s most famous attractions. At the corner of Wall and Broad stand two must-see sites: the New York Stock Exchange19 and Federal Hall11. You can't miss Federal Hall a huge statue of George Washington prominently guards the front. Inside is a small, informational museum dedicated to the nation-shaping events of postcolonial New York, including the first Congress and Washington s inauguration as America s first president in 1789. Starting at around 4 , the restaurants and bars that line Stone Street27 buzz with local workers celebrating the end of the work day.

5 Located just a few blocks away from the modern high rise buildings of Wall Street, Stone Street remains a cobblestone testament to New York s Dutch past. Along with drinks, the street offers plenty of places to eat. Whether you re up for just drinks or some food too, grab a seat and settle in for a true New York night. LOWER Manhattan in One Day:MOR R ISMOR R ISEX C H A NG EF R ON T S T R EE TS OU TH S T R E E TP E A R L S TR E ETW A T E R ST R E ETF R O N T S T R E ET T H EAT R E AL LEYP EAR L S TR E ETG O L D S T R E ETC L I F FB A T T E R Y P L AC EM A RK E T F I E LDS TO N ES TO NEB R I D GEP E A RLM OO REP A RKS TA TEP EA R L ST R E ETS OUT H W I L L IA MA L B AN Y S T R E ETR E C TO R P LAC EG R E E N W I C H S T R E ETW AS H I N G TO N S T R E ETW A S HI N G TO NG R E E N W I CHS OU THC O RT L A ND TS P R U C E S T R E ETBE EK M AN S TR E E TD EYB AR CL A Y S T R E E TP A R K P LA CET E R R A CER I V ERC EDAR S TR EET C E DA RF I R S T

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8 R O O K F I E L D P L A C EEast River FerrySeastreakNY WaterwayNY WaterwayStatueCruises9/11 Memorial A,C,EN,R4,5A,C4,5,64,5N,RN,R4,51 Temporarily closed pending site reconstruction112,3N,R2,32,3 1,2,3 J,ZJ,ZJ,ZPedestrianUndergroundPassageway *PedestrianBridgePeediandestriaedeedeBBr idgeeridgridgPedestrianBridgeBus stop routes between Warren Street and South Street SeaportLower Manhattan s FREE bus serviceDaily service runs from 10 AM to 7:30 MANHATTANDESTINATION WALKING MAPC harging Bull Sculpture by artist Arturo Di Modica There s so much to do in LOWER Manhattan, two days here will only begin to scratch the surface. At the northern edge of LOWER Manhattan is the African Burial Ground National Monument1, where both free and enslaved Africans were buried from the 1690s until 1794; the sacred site was discovered during the construction of a federal office building in 1991 and highlights an important and once forgotten part of New York City history.

9 From there, you can make your way to the Brooklyn Bridge4. The bridge is a marvel of 19th century engineering, offering captivating views of the LOWER Manhattan skyline and a quintessential New York City experience. After the bridge, take your time strolling from Park Row to Broadway and across Fulton, ultimately reaching the South Street Seaport24. The Seaport is undergoing a radical and exciting transformation. While Pier 17 is under construction, visitors can enjoy daily events sponsored by the SEE/CHANGE program as well as unique shopping and dining experiences at the many shops and restaurants along picturesque Front Street. If you re looking to take in some theater while in town, the TKTS Discount Booth28 at the corner of Water and John has the same discounted deals, but with fewer crowds, than its Times Square counterpart.

10 Continue south along Water St., make a right on Broad St., and you ll arrive at historic Fraunces Tavern54. The tavern has been around since America s earliest days. Built as a house in 1719 and turned into a tavern in 1762, it has been the site of nation-changing events and is also one of New York s oldest surviving buildings as well as a museum and restaurant. Next, head over to Bowling Green64 and take a picture in front of the famous Charging Bull3. Sculpted by artist Arturo Di Modica, the bull mysteriously appeared one night in front of the New York Stock Exchange. Having been moved to its current location on the north point of Bowling Green, it has become the symbol of Wall Street s optimism and a must-see NYC attraction.