9/11 Memorial Seventh Stop: One World Observatory (117 West St.) Outside, the memorial includes the largest manmade waterfall pools in North America at an acre each in size, surrounded by bronze parapets with the names of the victims. Set aside two hours for a visit inside the museum, which is an emotional, moving tribute commemorating the September 11 attacks. At the World Trade Center site, you’ll find the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the Reflection Pools. Head up Broadway to the World Trade Center. Sixth Stop: 9/11 Memorial & Museum (180 Greenwich St.) If nothing there strikes your fancy, or you’d prefer to save the Tin Building for dinner, there are plenty of other incredible downtown restaurants to choose from. This food hall from renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten includes 12 dining options that span culinary traditions from all over the world, plus a 54,000 square-foot market featuring fresh produce, meat and seafood. Head over to the Seaport and grab lunch at the Tin Building. Fearless Girl Fifth Stop: Tin Building (96 South St.) Congress and the inauguration of America’s first president. Inside is a small, informational museum dedicated to the nation-shaping events of postcolonial New York, including the first U.S. You can’t miss Federal Hall - a huge statue of George Washington prominently guards the front. Be sure to say hi to Fearless Girl, who faces down the Stock Exchange from her perch across the street. No visit to Lower Manhattan is complete without stopping by the New York Stock Exchange, which, in addition to being the world’s largest stock exchange, has been in popular movies like “The Dark Knight Rises.” While access to the building’s interior is limited to special tours, the facade, public IPO celebrations and surrounding attractions are worth the visit. Fourth Stop: New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall (Corner of Wall and Broad Streets) The church’s steeple houses the nation’s only 12 change-ringing bells, which rotate 360 degrees. If you’re visiting on a Sunday, keep your ears open for the sounds of church bells ringing throughout the streets of Lower Manhattan. Trinity Church was, at the time of completion in 1846, the tallest building in Manhattan, but is famous for its graveyard, which serves as the final resting place for the likes of famous New Yorkers Alexander Hamilton and Robert Fulton. Staten Island Ferry Third Stop: Trinity Church (89 Broadway) The trip, which takes about an hour there and back, is a great way to catch Statue of Liberty views for free. There, you’ll catch the Staten Island Ferry, which runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect Staten Island to Manhattan. Walk south along the water past Casa Cipriani to the Whitehall Terminal. Consider springing for a dulce de leche latte, or even opt a rum-infused coquito latte if you’re feeling spicy - you’re on vacation! Second Stop: Staten Island Ferry (4 Whitehall St.)

To help you fuel up for a big day of downtown exploration, start your morning with a fluffy bagel and schmear from Leo’s Bagels, before swinging by 787 Coffee for a cup of coffee. Perelman Performing Arts Center (State Street and Battery Place)įirst Stop: Leo’s Bagels (3 Hanover Sq.) and 787 Coffee (66 Pearl St.).Stone Street (Broad Street to Hanover Square).9/11 Memorial & Museum (180 Greenwich St.).New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall (corner of Wall and Broad streets).Leo’s Bagels (3 Hanover Sq.) and 787 Coffee (66 Pearl St.).(If you can’t get to all of this in one day, feel free to mix and match as you see fit!) What to See Downtown in One Day This itinerary is perfect for adults and families, although keep in mind that it requires a lot of walking, and little ones might get a tad overtired. If you’ve got only one day to explore downtown, there are a few must-sees for you to hit up. Exploring Two Centuries in One Square Mile

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