Things to Do in Financial District, New York

The Financial District is home to major financial institutions like the New York Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Historic streets like Wall Street and landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge and City Hall Park give it a unique character.

9/11 Memorial & MuseumHistory Museum
One World Trade CenterObservation Deck
National September 11 Memorial & MuseumHistory Museum

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Top things to do in Financial District

9/11 Memorial & Museum
★ 4.8 · 94.4k
History Museum★
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
Mon
9 AM – 7 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
9 AM – 7 PM
Sat
9 AM – 7 PM
Sun
9 AM – 7 PM
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One World Trade Center
★ 4.8 · 31.1k
Observation Deck· $$$★
main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City
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National September 11 Memorial & Museum
★ 4.8 · 94.4k
History Museum★
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
Mon
9 AM – 7 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
9 AM – 7 PM
Sat
9 AM – 7 PM
Sun
9 AM – 7 PM
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
★ 4.6 · 17.1k
Island★
The 1886 statue and the Ellis Island immigration museum sit in New York Harbor, reached by Statue City Cruises ferries from Battery Park. Use South Ferry on the 1 train or Whitehall Street-South Ferry on the R/W, then walk past Castle…
Every day
8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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One World Observatory
★ 4.7 · 25.9k
Observation Deck· $$$★
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.
Every day
9 AM – 9 PM
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World Trade Center
★ 4.8 · 12.0k
Historic Landmark★
The World Trade Center Amsterdam is a commercial center located at the Zuidas in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It was officially opened in 1985, and renovated between 1998 and 2004. The center consists of nine buildings—labeled from A to…
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Trinity Church
★ 4.6 · 6.8k
Historic Landmark★
Historic Episcopal church & cemetery where Alexander Hamilton & other early Americans are buried.
Every day
8:30 AM – 6 PM
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National Museum of American Indian
★ 4.5 · 6.0k
Ethnography Museum
Native American art & artifacts, some going back 12,000 years, displayed in a former customs house.
Every day
10 AM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Financial District

The Dead Rabbit
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· $20–60
This 2-story spot combines a lunch taproom with a parlor serving small plates & vintage cocktails.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 2 AM
Fri
11 AM – 3 AM
Sat
11 AM – 3 AM
Sun
11 AM – 2 AM
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Hole In The Wall - FiDi
★ 4.8 · 4.2k
Brunch· $$
A relaxed, stylish restaurant known for breakfast and brunch dishes like pulled pork Benedict, mushroom toast, and dulce de leche waffles, with coffee and matcha drinks.
Mon–Tue
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
9 AM – 4 PM
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Overstory
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· $$$$
Set in a landmark skyscraper that towers over the city, Saga is a stunner.
Mon–Wed
5 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri
4 PM – 1 AM
Sat
4 PM – 1 AM
Sun
4 PM – 12 AM
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Crown Shy
Michelin ★
American· $100+
Crown Shy occupies a stunning setting in the landmark Art Deco tower, 70 Pine Street. The striking lobby leads to a modern dining room with soaring ceilings, marble floors, and expansive windows. It’s an undeniable feast for the senses…
Mon–Wed
11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Thu–Fri
11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
5 PM – 9:30 PM
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Joe’s Pizza
★ 4.5 · 3.3k
Italian· $30–80
pizzeria in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City
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London & Martin Co.
★ 4.8 · 1.3k
Sports Bar· $20–30
Every day
11:30 AM – 12 AM
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Simpl Coffee
★ 4.9 · 770
Coffee Shop· $1–10
A small coffee shop in the Financial District, known for its excellent coffee, hot chocolate, and real chocolate lattes, with some window seating available.
Every day
7 AM – 7 PM
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Voyager Espresso
★ 4.9 · 536
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Sleek, futuristic coffee shop with a modest menu of gourmet toast, smoothies & chia pudding.
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