Lower Manhattan Map
and Attractions

Take off in a ferry for the Statue of Liberty. Check on the progress at the construction site of the new World Trade Center. Walk along the Hudson River on the beautiful Battery Park City Esplanade.

Lower Manhattan loosely refers to the area of Manhattan south of Canal Street. It is the government center of New York City but also has many museums, parks, and historical sites that are worth visiting. Lower Manhattan is surrounded by water on three sides, offering great views of the New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty from Battery Park.

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Lower Manhattan Map Places of Interest

	Battery Park
	Find historic memorials, an old fort, and views of New York Harbor. Come here to take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
	Ferry to the Statue of Liberty
	All ferries from Manhattan to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island depart from here. Buy your ferry tickets at Castle Clinton National Monument, right next to the terminal.
	Staten Island Ferry
	Get a striking view of the Downtown Manhattan skyline aboard the free Staten Island Ferry. The ferry departs from South Ferry Terminal and is one hour round-trip.
	Fraunces Tavern Museum
	This building, built in 1719, is now a museum that exhibits Colonial America and the Revolutionary War. Washington gave his farewell address to the Continental Army officers here.
	National Museum of the American Indian
	A free museum dedicated to the culture and history of Native Americans.
	Charging Bull
	Also called the Wall Street Bull, this 7000 pound statue symbolizes financial optimism.
	Museum of Jewish Heritage
	A memorial to those who perished in the Holocaust and a museum that focuses on Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust.
	Wall Street
	This famous street associated with economic power is the home to the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall.
	Federal Reserve Bank of New York
	The Fed of New York has the most assets of any Federal Reserve Bank, including billions of dollars’ worth of gold. Tours and exhibits are open to the public.
	Trinity Church
	An Episcopal Church founded in 1697 that still holds daily services. Visitors are allowed to go into the church when it is open and walk around the churchyard where Alexander Hamilton is buried.
	Battery Park City Esplanade
	This enchanting pedestrian walkway goes north along the Hudson River from Battery Park. It’s as peaceful as Lower Manhattan gets. If you are a boat lover, don’t miss seeing the splendid yachts at North Cove Marina.
	World Financial Center
	This complex of four buildings serve as office buildings but also have shops and restaurants. Visit the exquisitely attractive Winter Garden between buildings 2 and 3, a beautiful glassed-in atrium with good views of the World Trade Center site at the top of the steps.
	World Trade Center Site
	Also known as Ground Zero, where the World Trade Center towers fell as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. It is currently a busy construction site where the new World Trade Center complex and 9/11 Memorial are under construction.
	South Street Seaport
	A historic waterfront area with shops, restaurants, and regular events.
	Brooklyn Bridge
	This beautifully scenic bridge spans across the East River from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn. The best way to see it is to walk across.
	9/11 Memorial at St. Paul's Chapel
	A historical church that survived the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and now houses a museum and memorial to remember the event.