Location: Financial District
Top Things to do in Financial District
Top 9 Historic Sites in Financial District, New York (NY)
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1. House of Morgan
2. World Trade Center Memorial Foundation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,266 reviews
Reviewed By brentthenurseryman - Merimbula, Australia
This is a must see on your visit to NYC. It was raining on the day that we visited but it is majestic and moving in any weather conditions. Make sure you check out the Survivor Tree - the Pyrus tree that survived 9/11 - very awe inspiring. Looking forward to seeing the memorial again on our next visit, but this time lit up at night.
3. Fraunces Tavern Museum
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4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By babaganoosh
We're big Hamilton fans. In the past, walked by here on our own Hamilton walking tours but the museum wasn't open / we didn't have time to go through it. Went there Saturday with family and got on the guided tour. Our son broke away from the tour - he was looking for more about the building. Its a great tour / the museum about all that went on over the years. There's actually only 1 (small) room about the building :) My wife and I loved the tour and museum - loads of history. And spoiler alert - along the years the building has burned / been remodeled /was slated for demolition. So not sure how much of the building is original. HAVE TO MENTION: Laurel, the tour guide is great!! Loads of enthusiasm and interest in the topic! Laurel mentioned things like while Washington didn't walk on the current floorboards in the long room because of fires, etc, when people did repairs / renovations, the boards and other things were taken from old buildings of comparable age. We didn't get to see the whole museum (much bigger than I thought it would be). My wife and I will be going back to see more of it.
4. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
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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.
5. 4 World Trade Center
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By blackpearl1906 - Fort Worth, United States
We were on a bus tour and went by the 4 world trade center and memorial. It was something to see on tv but in person you saw how many lives were lost and those who gave theirs to help others. You saw different roses which were for a person who passed birthday, friend who came to visit or family who came to visit. That was so moving and touching. It was surreal being out there. The new building was like it was reaching for the heavens it was so tall. It was crowded around the area so we didn't get to in, but being in the area you felt the spirit of America and it made you proud to be an American
6. Federal Hall
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4.0 based on 451 reviews
Built in 1842 on the site of the first U.S. Capitol, this museum features items related to George Washington's inauguration, the Bill of Rights and old Federal Hall.
Reviewed By 15chads - Layton, United States
Just off to the left as you enter Wall Street from Trinity Cathedral there's an enormous statue of George Washington to commemorate the spot where he was inaugurated as President. There's a steady stream of people taking photos in front of the statue, but very few actually go inside the building. Inside is the actual stone he stood on (since the original building burned down), the Bible he used, as well as other amazing artifacts of the event.
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8. New York City Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza
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4.0 based on 66 reviews
The Plaza is New York City’s official Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Memorial and the surrounding plaza provides and maintains a valuable and overdue tribute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.Visitors can view letters, news clippings, photos, honor plaques and diaries of those who fought in Vietnam as well as spend time near the Reflecting Fountain or stroll along the Walk of Honor.
9. Attractions4Us New York City
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3.5 based on 86 reviews
Attractions4us Walking Tours with excellent Guides! We take you to top Landmarks with exclusive sold out access and VIP entrances. In NYC we have Pedestal access to the Statue of Liberty with Fast track Ferry line, 911 Memorial Museum we offer Skip the line tickets, our itineraries are created with you in mind so your experience is authentic. In Niagara Falls we take you to places where you feel Nature and beauty. Experienced #1 GUIDES All our tour guides are local actors, teachers, historians, models and want to show you the best of what the City has to offer. The experience will create life long memories. Our guides are all professional Licensed guides that serve as hosts and are trained and monitored to make sure you are getting the BEST Experience.
Reviewed By Diver1481 - Tin Can Bay, Australia
This experience is NOT "your dad's Buick"! A "tour of Mid-Town and Times Square (by dark) is not an, "on your left is.. and on your right is..".. This "in your face" comedy / educational / What the??. experience combining live comedians (2) continually ad-libing our way around Manhattan and are joined by "Street Performers" for our entertainment. I'm not sure if the "non-proficient English speaking" tourists were able to keep up with the patter and subtleties but they certainly laughed, clapped and buggied along with the rest of us! As a professional travel agent, (40+ years experience), I've been on plenty of scenic, informational, sightseeing bus tours, but this is definitely something out of the ordinary! good fun for all and for all ages!
