Location: Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
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The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Downtown Manhattan (Downtown), New York (NY)
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. Statue of Peter Stuyvesant
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3. American Immigrant Wall of Honor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Located at Ellis Island, this memorial wall pays tribute to the more than 500,000 people who came through Ellis Island Immigration Station.
4. African Burial Ground National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By FrequentFlier745231 - Harare, Zimbabwe
Very quiet and serene place rich with historical information. Interactive exhibits and very helpful staff
5. FDNY Memorial Wall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Aussie_2012 - Melbourne, Australia
Set off to the side of the main plaza, this beautiful bronze memorial is a fitting tribute to those firefighters who sadly lost their lives on that very unfortunate day. Spend time just looking at it and remembering those who were just doing their job to help save others.
6. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95,292 reviews
Through commemoration, exhibitions and educational programs, The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a nonprofit in New York City, remembers and honors the 2,983 people killed in the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993, as well as those who risked their lives to save others and all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath of the attacks. 9/11 Memorial, Open Daily, 7-days, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9/11 Memorial Museum, Open Thursday–Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thanksgiving and Christmas: Memorial Only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Museum Closed
Reviewed By Travelaround86 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
The museum and tour is definatly a must do for anyone visiting NYC, even if it's just out of respect for all of the people that died and were effected during the 9/11 disaster. Ground Zero is free to visit(The outdoor area where the two towers stood) and is so beautifuly and respectfully designed with waterfalls and all of the names of the victims displayed. The memorial museum is actualy underground within the foundations of the twin towers and is both a haunting yet beautiful tribute to everyone and everything lost. There are hundreds of artefacts and many videos and sound clips on display and the devestation caused cannot be understood until you see it with your own eyes. Ticket price is very reasonable and guides very knowledgeable, however we chose to just walk around the memorial ourselves without a tour. This was a very emotional museum and I have no shame in admitting that I shed a tear or two myself. Would definatley reccomend a visit here.
7. American Merchant Marines Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By MrsScrappy
Make a point to check out this very arresting sculpture honoring those forever lost at sea. It changes depending on the tides.
8. American Express 11 Tears Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 235debbieg - Hemet, United States
What a tribute to the 11 American Express employees that lost their lives on 9/11. A beautiful work of art.
9. The Oculus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,531 reviews
Reviewed By bklynbubba
Big and beautiful. It was about time New York got something by Santiago Calatrava. The Oculus is very well designed and integrated into the area, connecting with both transportation venues (the PATH station and the Fulton Center) and while there are the usual standard high end shops for visitors who cannot live without one of them in every city they visit, the structure itself is worth it.
10. Fearless Girl
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By robmooretravel - Colchester, United Kingdom
Facing down the New York stock exchange is the fearless girl, a wonderfully thought out statue, showcasing progressive art.
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