Lower Manhattan, NY
Travel Guide
Visit Lower Manhattan
Where to stay in Lower Manhattan
SoHo
Discover cast-iron architecture in the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District, and shop at trendy boutiques and chain outlets along Broadway, Prince, and Spring Streets. Easily accessible via multiple subway lines and bus routes.
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
Lower East Side is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station.
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.).
East Village
Visitors often come to East Village for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Tompkins Square Park and St. Marks Place. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at 1 Av. Station.
Tribeca
Consider a visit to Hudson River Park and take some time to enjoy the lively bars during your time in Tribeca. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Chambers St. Station (Hudson St.) or Chambers St. Station (Church St.).
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Popular places to visit
New York University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe with a visit to New York University, a well-known college in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
One World Trade Center
Learn about the history of One World Trade Center, a well-known monument in New York. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Wall Street
Wall Street is just one of the places to see in New York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York. Discover the acclaimed art scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Battery Park
Battery Park is just one of the places to see in New York, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Washington Square Park
After visiting Washington Square Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
- One World Trade Center
- New York University
- Wall Street
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Battery Park
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Washington Square Park
- South Street Seaport
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- New York Stock Exchange
- Pace University
- Lower East Side Tenement Museum
- Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal
- Hudson River Park
- Manhattan Bridge
- Bowery Ballroom
- Brookfield Place
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- The Oculus
- Bleecker Street
- Blue Note Jazz Club
- New York City Hall
- Friends Apartment Building
- The New School
- New Museum
- City Winery
- Soho Square
- Webster Hall
- New York City Civil Court
- Williamsburg Bridge
- Orchard Street Shopping District
- City Hall Park