Lower Manhattan: Nearby Attractions and Activities

Lower Manhattan: Nearby Attractions and Activities

NOTABLE BUILDINGS, MONUMENTS & VENUES
Brooklyn Bridge / East River Drive
(Manhattan entrance) / One of New York's noblest and most recognized landmarks. The bridge stretches over the East River, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Castle Clinton National Monument / 17 Battery Place
www.nps.gov/CACL / Located at the southern tip of the island of Manhattan, Castle Clinton represents not only the growth of New York City, but the growth of a nation.
Charging Bull / 25 Broadway
(North of Bowling Green) / The Charging Bull, or Wall Street Bull, is not just any statue. It is one of the most popular statues in New York City, and perhaps the world.
Ellis Island / 1 Ellis Island
www.ellisisland.org / Explore why so many people immigrated to this country, learn about the hardships they endured, and discover what became of them after they arrived.
Governors Island / Governors Island National Monument
http://www.nps.gov/gois/index.htm / Governors Island lies a few hundred yards off the southern tip of Manhattan, at the confluence of the Hudson and East Rivers in New York Harbor. The island's fortifications - Fort Jay and Castle Williams - served as an early outpost to protect New York City from enemy naval attack and were an integral part of a larger coastal defense network.
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) / 11 Wall Street
www.nyse.com / The NYSE is by far the world’s largest market, and more capital is raised at the NYSE than in any other equities market.
St. Paul’s Chapel / 209 Broadway / St. Paul's is a center for worship and the arts, a community of reconciliation, and a place of pilgrimage for all people.
Statue of Liberty / 1 Ellis Island
www.statueofliberty.org / The Statue of Liberty is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
The Barclays Center / 620 Atlantic Avenue
www.barclayscenter.com / The newly re-named Brooklyn Nets NBA basketball team will be playing at the latest New York landmark.
Woolworth Building / 233 Broadway / The Woolworth Building, at fifty-seven stories, is one of the oldest — and one of the most famous — skyscrapers in New York City.
World Financial Center / 220 Vesey Street
www.worldfinancialcenter.com / The World Financial Center ideally situated on the Hudson River waterfront in Lower Manhattan.
Winter Garden / 220 Vesey Street
www.worldfinancialcenter.com / The Winter Garden and its adjacent outdoor plaza are celebrated venues for both private as well as public functions year-round and free-of-charge.
MUSEUMS & MEMORIALS
9/11 Memorial Museum / Intersection of Albany Street and Greenwich Street
http://www.911memorial.org/museum / The National September 11 Memorial Museum serves as the country's principal institution concerned with exploring the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring 9/11's continuing significance.
9/11 Tribute Center / 90 West Street
120 Liberty Street / The 9/11 Tribute Center invites visitors to share personal stories of the 9/11 community — family members who lost loved ones, survivors, first responders and rescue workers, civilian volunteers, and community residents whose healing is a testament to the perseverance of the human spirit.
The National September 11 Memorial / Intersection of Albany Street and Greenwich Street
http://www.911memorial.org/visit / The National September 11 Memorial Museum at the World Trade Center bears solemn witness to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The Museum honors thenearly 3,000victims of these attacks and all those who risked their lives to save others. It further recognizes the thousands who survived and all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath.
Anne Frank Center USA / 44 Park Place
http://annefrank.com/visit-us/ / The Anne Frank Center USA is a full service gallery that uses Anne Frank’s life and words to explore the disastrous effects of injustice and prejudice. Through a permanent exhibition on her life, as well as interactive displays, visitors learn about Anne’s world in hiding and her incredible optimism despite the chaos around her.
African Burial Ground National Memorial / 290 Broadway
www.nps.gov/afbg / From about the 1690’s until 1794, both free and enslaved Africans were buried in a 6.6-acre burial ground in Lower Manhattan, outside the boundaries of the settlement of New Amsterdam, later known as New York.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum / 1 Ellis Island
www.ellisisland.org / The Ellis Island Immigration Museum was opened in 1990 as a means of preserving the history of the over 12 million immigrants who passed through Ellis Island.
Irish Hunger Memorial / The corner of Vesey Street North End
www.nyc.com/arts__attractions / The Irish Hunger Memorial is devoted to raising public awareness and it serves as a reminder to millions of New Yorkers and Americans who proudly trace their heritage to Ireland.
Museum Of American Finance / 48 Wall Street
www.moaf.org / The nation's only independent public museum dedicated to celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and the democratic free market.
Museum of Jewish Heritage / 36 Battery Place
www.mjhnyc.org / The museum honors those who died by celebrating their lives—cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community.
National Museum of the American Indians / 1 Bowling Green
www.nmai.si.edu / The National Museum of the American Indian is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans.
New York City Police Museum / 100 Old Slip
www.nycpolicemuseum.org / The New York City Police Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the New York City Police Department, the world’s largest and most famous police service.
Skyscraper Museum / 39 Battery Place
www.skyscraper.org / Appreciate highly detailed hand-carved miniature wood models of midtown and downtown Manhattan; explore the past, present, and future of the skyscraper.
South Street Seaport Museum / 12 Fulton St
www.seany.org / The South Street Seaport Museum preserves and interprets the history of New York City as a world port, a place where goods, labor and cultures are exchanged through work, commerce, and the interaction of diverse communities.
The Fraunces Tavern Museum / 54 Pearl Street
www.frauncestavernmuseum.org / Fraunces Tavern Museum’s mission is to educate the public about New York City history as it relates to Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, and the Early Republic.
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
City Hall / 260 Broadway
www.nyc.gov / Office of the Mayor of New York City
Federal Hall National Memorial / 26 Wall Street
www.nps.gov/feha / George Washington was sworn in here as the first president of the United States, in 1789, when the building was the Federal Hall of the new nation.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Building / 33 Liberty Street
www.newyorkfed.org / Visitors to the Bank will be able to explore the Fed's roles and responsibilities through a guided tour and interactive exhibits in the Bank's museum.
Alliance for Downtown NY / 120 Broadway Suite 3340
www.downtownny.com / Get notified of everything happening in Lower Manhattan
New York County Supreme Court – Civil Branch / 60 Centre Street
www.nycourts.gov / Federal Court House - Civil
New York County Supreme Court – Criminal Branch / 100 Centre St
www.nycourts.gov / Federal Court House - Criminal
FITNESS & OUTDOORS
Asphalt Green Battery Park City / 75 West End Ave
www.asphaltgreenbpc.org / Asphalt Green Battery Park City is a brand new 52,000 square-foot facility offering a wide variety of sports, swimming, and fitness programs for every age and ability.
Battery Park / 1 Battery Park Plaza
www.nycgovparks.org/parks/batterypark / Battery Park’s beautiful waterfront and flower gardens make it a lovely place to wander. The park’s location at the southern tip of Manhattan makes it a classic starting point for walking tours through the city.
Bike-and-Roll / 18 Battery Place
www.bikeandroll.com/newyork/index.html / The perfect way to explore New York City is on a bike. Bike and Roll supplies free maps for its many self-guided tours, along with supplies, equipment and all the assistance you will need.
Blazing Saddles / 89 South Street
www.blazingsaddles.com / Rent your own bike and explore NYC on your own. Pedal through the eclectic neighborhoods of Lower Manhattan.
City Hall Park / 260 Broadway
www.nycgovparks.org/parks/cityhallpark / Surrounded by centuries-old majestic government buildings that date back to 1812, this park provides a much-needed green spot in a bustling downtown area.
Elevated Acre Park / 55 Water Street
www.55water.com / A breathtaking beautiful park located in the hustle and bustle of NYC. The main area rises above and creates a serene surrounding for its visitors.
Equinox / 14 Wall Street
www.equinox.com / Equinox isn't just a fitness club; it's a temple of well-being. Our clubs are uniquely designed to provide unprecedented service, innovative fitness programming and restorative wellness treatments.
Imagination Playground / 2 Fulton Street
www.imaginationplayground.com/ / Imagination Playground is a breakthrough playspace and allows children to constantly reconfigure their environment and to design their own course of play.
New York Health & Racquet Club / 39 Whitehall Street
http://nyhrc.com / The New York Health & Racquet Club has been Manhattan's premiere gym for over 35 years. The club features swimming, the newest technology in fitness equipment.
South Street Seaport Pier 17 / Pier 17 South Seaport
www.southstreetseaport.com / This cultural marketplace along the dynamic Lower Manhattan waterfront is a gateway to the harbor. The neighborhood offers attractions, shops and restaurants for every taste.
Zuccotti Park / Broadway & Liberty Street / The Occupy Wall Street movement began in Zuccotti Park, located in NYC’s financial district.
ART & THEATRE
Apexart / 291 Church Street
www.apexart.org / Apexart is a not-for-profit contemporary visual arts organization committed to cultural and intellectual diversity and aim to stimulate public about contemporary art.
One Art Space / 23 Warren Street
www.oneartspace.com / One Art Space seeks to provide local and international, contemporary artists engaged in wide-range of artistic expression.
Poets House / 10 River Terrace
http://poetshouse.org/ / Poets House is a national poetry library and literary center that invites poets and the public to step into the living tradition of poetry.
Regal Cinema- Battery Park / 102 North End Avenue
http://www.regmovies.com/ / Check site for updated movie viewings and times
SHOPPING
Abercrombie & Fitch / 199 Water Street
www.abercrombie.com / Abercrombie & Fitch began as a small specialty shop in New York City, but has since evolved into a destination for casual, classic, and trend right clothing.
Aerosoles / 18 John Street
www.aerosoles.com / Aerosoles is a leading manufacturer and retailer of women's high quality,
comfortable and fashion-right shoes and boots.
ALDO / 181 Broadway
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us / The ALDO Group vision is to make people feel good through the products and services we provide every day. ALDO sells shoes for men & woman along with accessories.
Ann Taylor / 225 Liberty Street
www.anntaylor.com / At Ann Taylor, they believe in making you feel as beautiful, stylish and smart inside our clothes as you look on the outside. They believe timeless style is always relevant.
Banana Republic / 200 Vesey Street
www.bananarepublic.com / Banana Republic is an accessible-luxury brand that brings modern, soulful, effortless style to men and women around the world.
Barnes & Noble / 97 Warren Street
www.barnesandnoble.com / Barnes & Noble offers millions of books, movies and music, toys, and games.
Bed Bath & Beyond / 270 Greenwich Street
www.bedbathandbeyond.com / Shop Bed Bath & Beyond for bedding, bath towels, kitchen electrics, cookware,
window treatments, storage items, gifts and much more!
Century 21 Department Store / 22 Cortlandt Street
www.c21stores.com / For over 50 years, Century 21 has made high fashion affordable and attainable every day.
Coach / 193 Front Street
www.coach.com / Coach is a leading American designer and maker of luxury lifestyle handbags
and accessories.
Cohen’s Fashion Optical / 225 Broadway
http://www.cohensfashionoptical.com/ / At Cohen’s Fashion Optical you can receive an eye exam, shop for glasses and designer frames at a great price.
GAP / 11 Fulton Street
www.gap.com / Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories, and
personal care products for men, women, children, and babies.
Hermès / 15 Broad Street
www.hermes.com / The Hermès Group, founded in 1837, designs, develops and markets high-quality products, including bags, leather goods, jewelry, silk scarves and ties.
Modell’s Sporting Goods / 55 Chambers Street
http://www.modells.com/home.do / Modell's Sporting Goods is America's oldest, family-owned and operated retailer of sporting goods, athletic footwear, active apparel and fan gear, committed to providing a convenient and compelling shopping experience for the athlete and fan in all of us.
Payless Shoesource / 187 Broadway
http://www.payless.com/ / Payless ShoeSource is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the Western Hemisphere, offering a trend-right and comprehensive range of everyday and special occasion shoes and accessory items at affordable prices for every member of the family.
Sephora / 150 Broadway
www.sephora.com / Explore the largest and most diverse selection of beauty products from Sephora.
Buy makeup, cosmetics, skincare and other products.
Strawberrys / 253 Broadway
http://www.strawberrystores.com/ / Strawberry is New York City's go-to spot for up-to-the-minute fashion finds and the hottest brands at a fraction of department store prices.
Sunglass Hut / 200 Vesey Street
www.sunglasshut.com / Sunglass Hut is an international retailer of top brand sunglasses and accessories.
T. J. Maxx / 14 Wall Street
www.tjmaxx.com / T.J.Maxx stores offer designer and brand name fashion for women, men, teens,
kids and baby for discounted prices.
Thomas Pink / 63 Wall Street
www.us.thomaspink.com / Mr Pink was an 18th century London tailor who designed the iconic hunting coat worn by Masters of Foxhounds. Thomas Pink carries on the name and tradition of Mr Pink.
Tiffany & Co. / 37 Wall Street
www.tiffany.com / Tiffany & Co. has been the world's premier jeweler and America's house of design since 1837. Timeless beauty and superlative craftsmanship that will be treasured always.
True Religion / 14 Wall Street
www.truereligionbrandjeans.com / True Religion’s commitment to perfect fit and timeless style solidified their brand position as a leader in premium denim.
Urban Outfitters / 182 Broadway
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp / From men's & women's apparel and accessories to items for the apartment, Urban Outfitters offer a lifestyle-specific shopping experience for the educated, urban-minded individual in the 18 to 30 year-old range both online and in our stores as well as through our catalog.