Location: Financial District
Top Things to do in Financial District
What to do and see in Financial District, New York (NY): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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. House of Morgan
2. Stone Street Historic District
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4.5 based on 204 reviews
This cobblestoned street is a designated historic district.
Reviewed By Lane-English - Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Stone street has plenty of bars and has a great atmosphere. Historically it is one of the oldest streets in new York and famous for its cobbles.
3. United States Custom House
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
A picturesque Beaux Arts building where visitors can gaze upon beautiful Reginald Marsh murals in an oval rotunda.
Reviewed By philipu2015 - Bedminster, United States
Lower Manhattan is packed with great free things to do and see and this is surely one of them. Here in the canyon of heroes is where New York ticker tape parades start is the the 1907 US customs house now the permanent host of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. I took free tours both on the American Indian and the building itself- All free and fascinating. Did you Know there were 500 tribes in the America’s? The four statues outside are of the 4 continents (remember- it’s from a 1907 perspective) and were designed by the guy who did the Lincoln memorial in DC. There were 3 tours on the Sunday I visited - all different- all about an hour starting at 12 and ending at 3 Pm and of course all free.
4. FDNY Memorial Wall
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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.
5. 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.
6. Frank Gehry Building
7. Sea Glass Carousel
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4.5 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By MrsScrappy
Relaxing music and swirling colors made us feel like little kids in an underwater fantasy. What a completely unique carousel.
8. Cunard Building
9. One World Trade Center
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4.5 based on 946 reviews
Reviewed By FaustoA_11 - Las Vegas, United States
My family and I visited The One World Trade Center last week while we were on holiday. While visiting lady liberty island, we took the ferry that takes you to battery park, and from there it's about a 15mins walk to One World Trade Center. It was around noon when we started our walk towards the WTC, once we started getting closer, you could see the freedom tower and it's beautiful. There were lots of people taking pictures, standing in line for the museum, buying souvenirs, etc. You could go up to the observatory, but it's a long wait, so i recommend getting their early to beat the crowds. There's a lot of security there so we felt safe. If your in NYC, this is a must see place.
10. 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
