Neighborhood Fact Sheet

Lower ManhattanBoth the historical significance and continued growth of New York City are embodied in the streets of Lower Manhattan, the area south of Chambers Street. Historical landmarks such as the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall neighbor modern structures like One World Trade Center, which, at 1,776 feet, soars above all the other buildings in NYC. Other new developments include Brookfield Place, for shopping and dining, and the Oculus, the centerpiece of the WTC Transportation Hub, designed by Santiago Calatrava. Waterfront attractions include South Street Seaport, a collection of historical and new buildings; Hudson River Park, a riverside oasis for all ages; and Battery Park, where ferries depart for harbor tours, Staten Island, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Governors Island.

Getting ThereTransportation to and from Lower Manhattan is extremely accessible and easy to navigate.

Subway: Twelve subway lines pass through the area’s sixteen stations.

Train: The PATH train connects Lower Manhattan to New Jersey.

Boat: Ferry service is available to Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, New Jersey, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Lower Manhattan

Stone Street Statue of Liberty

Hotels1 AKA Wall Street 132 rooms2 Aloft Manhattan Downtown–Financial

District 128 rooms3 Andaz Wall Street 253 rooms4 Conrad New York 463 rooms5 Cosmopolitan Hotel–Tribeca 129 rooms6 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown

Manhattan/World Trade Center Area 317 rooms

7 Fairfield Inn New York Manhattan/ Financial District 176 rooms

8 Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown 261 rooms

9 Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown 185 rooms

10 Gild Hall–a Thompson Hotel 130 rooms11 Hampton Inn Manhattan Financial

District 81 rooms12 Hampton Inn Manhattan/Seaport–

Financial District 65 rooms

13 Holiday Inn Express New York City– Wall Street 111 rooms

14 Holiday Inn Manhattan Financial District 492 rooms

15 Holiday Inn New York City–Wall Street 113 rooms

16 Millenium Hilton 569 rooms17 New York Marriott Downtown

497 rooms18 Q&A Hotel by Furnished Quarters

132 rooms19 Residence Inn by Marriott World Trade

Center 242 suites

20 The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park 298 rooms

21 Smyth, a Thompson Hotel 100 rooms22 W New York–Downtown 217 rooms23 World Center Hotel 171 rooms

Attractions24 Brookfield Place: Features a curated

collection of luxury and contemporary retail shops, including more than 40 best-in-class local and international brands, and award-winning restaurants.

25 Castle Clinton National Monument: Ticket booth for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferries.

26 Historic Stone Street: The City’s first paved street now houses a variety of taverns and restaurants.

27 Museum of Jewish Heritage–A Living Memorial to the Holocaust: Featuring personal accounts, artifacts, photos and film.

28 National Museum of the American Indian–New York: History and culture of Native American peoples.

29 The National September 11 Memorial & Museum: A national tribute to those killed in the 1993 and 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks.

30 One World Observatory: A three-level observatory at the top of One World Trade Center that allows for panoramic views of the skyline, surrounding bodies of water and beyond.

31 South Street Seaport: While much of the area is undergoing renovations, visitors still enjoy the views from Pier 15 and depart for harbor tours with New York Water Taxi and CircleLine Downtown.

Additional Resources NYCgo: nycgo.com/lowermanhattan Tours: nycgo.com/tours Downtown Alliance: downtownny.com

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