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3 Things to Do in Lower Manhattan


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Just like every part of New York City, Lower Manhattan is full of history and various cultures. It’s a popular borough of New York City and is a must-visit for any tourist. 

From museums to parks and eateries, the area offers so much to do. It’s one of the most popular boroughs in NYC and is also referred to as Downtown Manhattan or Downtown New York City. 

 

3 things you must do in Lower Manhattan

 

Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a world-famous museum. It was built as a tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost during the terrorist attacks on the twin towers in 2001. It is a reminder shared with the world that their stories will never be forgotten. 

The building was built with contributions from families of those who lost their lives during the attacks. The museum attracts everyone from all over the world, including survivors and those who were closely affected by the attacks. The memorial and museum provides places of reflection and remembrance to those affected by this tragedy. 

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Image credits: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum

 

Visit the Financial District

The Financial District, also known as FiDi, is a popular neighborhood in Lower Manhattan. It’s the heart of the finance industry in the U.S. The headquarters of many major financial institutions are located in this borough. 

The world-famous Wall Street lies in the Financial District and includes the biggest stock exchange in the world, the New York Stock Exchange. The 18-foot-long Charging Bull bronze structure that is world-famous and has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows is on this street. 

 

Book yourself a jazz tour

Whether you love music or not, you will enjoy a jazz tour you book through an experienced jazz tour operator in New York City! 

A reliable tour guide operator will share the best insights on jazz clubs in the area (including hidden ones!) and you might be able to jam with local jazz musicians! Most tours include sightseeing, so you can have a wonderful tour with jazz clubs being just one great part of the best tour itinerary.

Lower Manhattan has many popular jazz clubs, such as 1803, The Django, Smalls, The Ear Inn, Terra Blues, and many more!

Whether you want to visit Lower Manhattan or any other part of New York City, your solution is to book a tour with a reliable tour operator. Big Apple Jazz Tours is a jazz tour operator with an experience of over 25 years with Greenwich Village and Harlem’s jazz scene. Choose from private and group tours to get an up-close jazz experience like no other while sightseeing in the big apple!