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Lower Manhattan

Battery Park. Photo: Molly Flores

This is where the City started in the 1600s—and where skyscrapers, financial powerhouses, cultural landmarks and gleaming new developments keep things humming in the 21st century. Its skyline is instantly recognizable and its emotional resonance undeniable.

Trinity Church. Photo: Marley White
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15 Lower Manhattan Historic Sights

Trace the history of New York City’s development in these buildings and sights.

ATTRACTIONS AND HISTORIC SITES

9-11 Memorial
Attractions & Tours
Lower Manhattan

9/11 Memorial & Museum

The site tells the story of the events of 9/11 as well as the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

exterior
Attractions & Tours
Lower Manhattan

Federal Hall National Memorial

Though few associate NYC with America's federal government, Wall Street is where it all began.

Aerial view of a city skyline at dusk, with skyscrapers illuminated and a mix of deep blue and orange hues in the sky. The water surrounding the city reflects the lights and colors, creating a serene and vibrant urban scene.
Attractions & Tours
Lower Manhattan

One World Observatory

Explore three levels filled with innovation and inspiration.

SHOPPING AND EATING

Exterior of Brookfield Place
Attractions & Tours
Battery Park City

Brookfield Place

Brookfield Place is the height of luxury shopping, dining and cultural arts in downtown Manhattan.

Courtesy, Tin Building by Jean-Georges
Restaurants
The Seaport

House of the Red Pearl

The House of the Red Pearl is a clandestine fine dining restaurant.

view of Westfield Word Trade Center, exterior
Shopping
Lower Manhattan

Shops at the Oculus

Enjoy upscale retail, dining and events in Lower Manhattan.

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Upper West Side

RedFarm - Upper West Side

Chinese food maven Ed Schoenfeld and dim sum master chef Joe Ng duplicated their West Village hit with this lively Upper West Side location.

Broadway & Performing Arts
Upper West Side

Jazz at Lincoln Center

The past, present and future of jazz converge at Jazz at Lincoln Center's glassy venue overlooking Columbus Circle.

Nightlife
Upper West Side

Smoke Jazz & Supper Club

One of New York City's premier jazz venues, Smoke Jazz & Supper Club presents live music seven nights a week.

Restaurants
Upper West Side
Performing Arts
Upper West Side

The Juilliard School

Juilliard established this country's standard for education in the performing arts, beginning with music in 1905, and has added dance and drama to the curriculum.

Upper West Side

Fredrick P. Rose Hall

Go for the jazz, stay for the view: Frederick P.

Museums & Galleries
Upper West Side

Hayden Planetarium

Located inside the American Museum of Natural History’s Rose Center for Earth and Space, this state-of-the-art planetarium underwent a full renovation in 2000; the results include a 67 foot dome screen that creates an immersive environment for viewers to watch films like “Journey to the Stars,” a Whoopi Goldberg-narrated exploration of the birth of our universe.

Restaurants
Upper West Side

Tessa

A novel design element sets this Upper West Side New American restaurant apart—accordion-style iron security gates hanging everywhere, even spread out over the ceiling.

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