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Financial District in New York

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.

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.

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Top things to do in Financial District

  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum in Financial District, New York

    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
  • National September 11 Memorial & Museum in Financial District, New York

    National September 11 Memorial & Museum

    4.8 · 94.8k
    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
  • Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island in Financial District, New York

    Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

    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
  • One World Trade Center in Financial District, New York

    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

  • One World Observatory in Financial District, New York

    One World Observatory

    4.7 · 26.0k
    Observation Deck· $$$

    Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

    Every day
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • World Trade Center in Financial District, New York

    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
  • Trinity Church in Financial District, New York

    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
  • Oculus World Trade Center in Financial District, New York

    Oculus World Trade Center

    4.7 · 4.5k
    Shopping Mall
    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • National Museum of American Indian in Financial District, New York

    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

Where to eat & drink in Financial District

  • The Dead Rabbit in Financial District, New York

    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
  • Overstory in Financial District, New York

    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
  • Joe’s Pizza in Financial District, New York

    Joe’s Pizza

    4.5 · 7.2k
    Italian· $10-20

    pizzeria in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City

  • DJ's Breakfast Spot in Financial District, New York

    DJ's Breakfast Spot

    4.9 · 312
    Breakfast· $1-10

    Basic food cart whipping up breakfast sandwiches with a variety of fillings, plus coffee & pastries.

    Mon–Fri
    5 AM – 11 AM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
    Map
  • Crown Shy in Financial District, New York

    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
  • London & Martin Co. in Financial District, New York

    London & Martin Co.

    4.8 · 1.4k
    Sports Bar· $20–30
    Every day
    11:30 AM – 12 AM
  • Simpl Coffee in Financial District, New York

    Simpl Coffee

    4.9 · 790
    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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Map of Financial District with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 19/11 Memorial & Museum
  2. 2National September 11 Memorial & Museum
  3. 3Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
  4. 4One World Trade Center
  5. 5One World Observatory
  6. 6World Trade Center
  7. 7Trinity Church
  8. 8The Dead Rabbit
  9. 9Overstory
  10. 10Joe’s Pizza

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