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Lower Manhattan
Lower Manhattan is a sightseeing stop in New York, NY, part of the New York City guide. Cost: free.
· New York, NY
Why you should go…
Lower Manhattan stretches from City Hall to the harbor, taking in the Financial District, Battery Park, and three waterfronts. It's home to Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, South Street Seaport, and ferry departures to the Statue of Liberty, alongside a growing mix of restaurants, shops, and residential blocks.
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- #waterfront
- #walking
- #landmarks
- #downtown
What's around here?
The closest stops to Lower Manhattan, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
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One World Observatory
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