New York’s most exciting and enticing destination has more to see and do than any other square mile in the world – and much of it is free! You can start by exploring the area with our Explore Lower Manhattan Self-Guided Walking Tour, which features some of the most significant sites and attractions in New York City, and all for free. The destinations include:
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Castle Clinton National Monument
- Charging Bull at Bowling Green Park
- City Hall
- Federal Hall National Memorial
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Historic Battery Park
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- New York Stock Exchange
- Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian/U.S. Custom House
- Stone Street Historic District
- St. Paul’s Chapel
- Trinity Church
- Wall Street
iPhone and iPad users can find an audio version of the tour using the free Locacious mobile app, which allow users to access audio tours for each Lower Manhattan site. Download it for free by clicking here or by visiting iTunes (search for “Locacious”).
Lower Manhattan has grown and flourished over the last 400 years. It is home to the most iconic symbols of old New York, from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Statue of Liberty, Federal Hall, where George Washington was sworn into office, the New York Stock Exchange, the Staten Island Ferry, and two branches of the Smithsonian. Always a popular destination, Lower Manhattan’s attractions have remained must-see over the past decade for local, regional and international tourists.
And there is so much more than what we’ve just highlighted in our walking tour. As you explore Lower Manhattan, you will happen upon many more historic sites, memorials, and amenities. So as you walk around, consider visiting:
- African Burial Ground
- Canyon of Heroes
- Governors Island
- Hudson River and East River Esplanades
- Imagination Playground
- Irish Hunger Memorial
- River To River Festival (seasonal)
- South Street Seaport
- Staten Island Ferry
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- World Financial Center
