Lower Manhattan

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This is where the City started in the 1600s—and where skyscrapers, financial powerhouses, cultural landmarks and gleaming new developments keep things humming in the 21st century. Its skyline is instantly recognizable and its emotional resonance undeniable.

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15 Lower Manhattan Historic Sights

Trace the history of New York City’s development in these buildings and sights.

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The Outdoor Guide to Lower Manhattan

No matter the time of year, this historically rich neighborhood will expand your horizons.

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Accessibile Guide to Lower Manhattan Attractions

Experience the neighborhood’s historic sites and modern marvels.

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One World Observatory Guide

Here’s why you should check out the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building.

ATTRACTIONS AND HISTORIC SITES

9-11 Memorial
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Lower Manhattan

9/11 Memorial & Museum

The site tells the story of the events of 9/11 as well as the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

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Lower Manhattan

Federal Hall National Memorial

Though few associate NYC with America's federal government, Wall Street is where it all began.

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One World Observatory

Explore three levels filled with innovation and inspiration.

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City Hall

The seat of New York City's government is one of the nation's oldest city halls.

People are gathered around the African Burial Ground National Monument.
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African Burial Ground National Monument

This monument honors the free and enslaved Africans who were buried in Lower Manhattan.

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Lower Manhattan

The Seaport

The Seaport is one of the City’s most historic neighborhoods and also one of its most dynamic.

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Museums & Galleries
Lower Manhattan

National Museum of the American Indian

Part of the Smithsonian, the NMAI displays exhibitions on Native cultures of the western hemisphere.

Trinity Church Cemetery
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Lower Manhattan

Trinity Church Wall Street

The churchyard includes the gravesite of Alexander Hamilton.

SHOPPING AND EATING

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Battery Park City

Brookfield Place

Brookfield Place is the height of luxury shopping, dining and cultural arts in downtown Manhattan.

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The Seaport

House of the Red Pearl

The House of the Red Pearl is a clandestine fine dining restaurant.

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Lower Manhattan

Shops at the Oculus

Enjoy upscale retail, dining and events in Lower Manhattan.

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The Seaport

The Fulton

Dine at Jean-Georges Vongerichten's celebration of fresh seafood in the Seaport.

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Lower Manhattan

Eataly Downtown

This marketplace and food hall allows customers to learn the best of Italian cuisine and wine.

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Lower Manhattan

Nobu Downtown

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa draws upon his classical training at sushi bars in Tokyo and his life abroad and around the world to create a new trend in Japanese cuisine at his Financial District restaurant.

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Lower Manhattan

Manhatta

Feast on stunning views of the City and a compelling New American menu.

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Temple Court

Tom Colicchio serves a menu of quintessential New York City dishes in Lower Manhattan.

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