What to see and do in Lower Manhattan

What to visit in Lower Manhattan

• September 11 Memorial
• The Battery
• Liberty Island · Statue of Liberty

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

nature

The Battery

Gardens and walks at the southern tip of Manhattan, along the bay and water connections.

Activities for your visit

• Tour the gardens and public spaces enabled.
• Observe the landscape of the port and see the monuments of the park.

Tips for this place

• Check the map and park notices before choosing your section.
• The ferries and surrounding attractions have their own conditions; A walk in the park does not include boarding.

Access ↗

Free access to the park; The carousel and the ferry to Liberty Island are organized and paid for separately.

Reference sources and location

• The Battery Conservancy · Visit

Park reference, not security lines or ferry boarding.

Reference coordinates: 40.703611, -74.016111.

Wikidata · The Battery

heritage

September 11 Memorial

A memory space on the site of the World Trade Center that honors the victims of the attacks.

Activities for your visit

• Walk around the exterior memorial with respect.
• Consult the museum if you want to delve deeper into the history and have organized your entry.

Tips for this place

• The outdoor memorial and the museum have different conditions; the museum requires advance purchase.
• It is a place of remembrance: respect the instructions and those who visit their loved ones.

Book museum ↗

The outdoor memorial is free. This reservation corresponds to the museum, which has a ticket with date and time.

Reference sources and location

• 9/11 Memorial & Museum · Visit

Reference of the memorial and museum complex; It does not identify the entrance to the museum.

Reference coordinates: 40.711389, -74.013611.

Wikidata · National September 11 Memorial & Museum

heritage

Liberty Island · Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty Island offers a tour of the monument and bay views via licensed ferry.

Activities for your visit

• Tour the authorized areas of Liberty Island and observe the monument from the outside.
• Get to know the Statue of Liberty museum according to the visiting conditions.

Tips for this place

• Arrange the ferry from the NPS authorized link and leave room for checks.
• General admission does not give access to the pedestal or the crown: specific advance tickets are required.

Book ferry ↗

Ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Pedestal and crown require the corresponding ticket type.

Reference sources and location

• NPS · Statue of Liberty

Monument reference on Liberty Island; It does not indicate the departure dock in Manhattan.

Reference coordinates: 40.689209, -74.044425.

Wikidata · Statue of Liberty

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-Day Lower Manhattan Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Memory and gardens of the port

   Walk around the exterior 9/11 memorial with respect and continue towards The Battery. Add the museum only if you have organized its entrance and visit time.

2. Day 2

   A day for Liberty Island

   With the authorized ferry organized, visit the authorized spaces of Liberty Island. Leave room for controls and boarding; This proposal does not include access to the pedestal or crown.

Tips for visiting Lower Manhattan

• The outdoor memorial and the 9/11 museum are separate visits; The museum requires advance ticket purchase.
• Purchase the ferry to Liberty Island through the NPS authorized link. Pedestal and crown require specific advance reservations.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Lower Manhattan

A city that is also discovered by eating: pizza by the slice, bagel breakfasts and delis classics.

Pizzerias in the city

New York style pizza

A large portion of thin dough with tomato and cheese. The classic slice is a simple break between walks through the neighborhoods of New York.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Bagel shops and breakfasts

Bagel with cream cheese

Ring-shaped bread served with cream cheese. You can also find versions with cured or smoked salmon, a combination linked to New York gastronomic tradition.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Deli tradition

Pastrami on rye

Spiced, smoked and steamed beef sandwich served on rye bread. A classic of New York delicatessens.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Fast food and street stalls

New York hot dog

Sausage in soft bread, with the seasonings you prefer. It is part of the city's street stall landscape and Coney Island tradition.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Pastry shops and cafes

New York style cheesecake

Cheesecake with a dense and creamy texture. Try it alone or with a fruit topping for a sweet break during your ride.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

A classic for the break

Salted soft pretzel

Braided bread with a soft interior and golden crust with salt. It's a classic street cart snack; mustard is a common accompaniment.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism