Lower Manhattan
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.).
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
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Soho Grand Hotel
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East Village Hotel
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Placemakr Wall Street
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Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy One Platt Apartments Financial District
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Popular places to visit
One World Trade Center
Enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the observation platform of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, near to where the Twin Towers once stood.
New York University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe with a visit to New York University, a well-known college in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
Wall Street
The home of global finance also offers a fascinating historical excursion.
Battery Park
This stylish park at the southernmost tip of Manhattan is a destination for one of the best sunsets in the city.
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Paying tribute to the thousands who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, this is a poignant and somber landmark for locals and tourists alike.
Washington Square Park
In a city with many pretty parks, this is one of the most beautiful. You may recognize its iconic arch and fountain from a movie or postcard.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket
- One World Trade Center
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- Battery Park
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Washington Square Park
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Manhattan Bridge
- Hudson River Park
- Pace University
- Lower East Side Tenement Museum
- The Oculus
- City Winery
- Bowery Ballroom
- Bleecker Street
- Little Island
- Orchard Street Shopping District
- New Museum
- Williamsburg Bridge