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3 Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

 
 
 
 
 

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. 

 

 

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 Broadway nearby. 

 

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 will share the best insights on jazz clubs in the area (including hidden gems!) and you might be able to jam with local jazz musicians! 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 Blue Note, The Django, Smalls, The Ear Inn, Village Vanguard, 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 as well as Harlem’s jazz scene. Choose from private and group tours to get an immersive jazz experience like no other while sightseeing in the Big Apple!

Tour Time
6:30 pm
Group size
At least 1

Harlem Juke Joint Tour

Your Harlem jazz tour guide customizes the best itinerary for each given night, based on the most talented players in Harlem’s most exciting jazz clubs.

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Tour Time
6:30 pm
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Harlem Juke Joint Tour

Your Harlem jazz tour guide customizes the best itinerary for each given night, based on the most talented players in Harlem’s most exciting jazz clubs.

185 Reviews

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$149
Tour Time
6:30 pm
Group size
At least 1

Legends of Jazz Tour

This is our premium tour! It features jazz’s international superstars, and also rising stars who deserve wider recognition.

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$149
Tour Time
6:30 pm
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At least 1

Legends of Jazz Tour

This is our premium tour! It features jazz’s international superstars, and also rising stars who deserve wider recognition.

185 Reviews

from
$149
Tour Time
6:30 pm
Group size
At least 1

Greenwich Village Jazz Crawl

Intimate Greenwich Village Jazz Tour to discover and explore two hidden jazz haunts and the sites where Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, and Bob Dylan made history.

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$130
Tour Time
6:30 pm
Group size
At least 1

Greenwich Village Jazz Crawl

Intimate Greenwich Village Jazz Tour to discover and explore two hidden jazz haunts and the sites where Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, and Bob Dylan made history.

185 Reviews

from
$130
Tour Time
6:30 pm
Group size
At least 1

Private Tour

We’ll design your private jazz tour based on your tastes and our extensive knowledge of musicians, clubs and speakeasies throughout the city.  We know what is happening nightly on and off-the-beaten-path.

185 Reviews

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$500
Tour Time
6:30 pm
Group size
At least 1

Private Tour

We’ll design your private jazz tour based on your tastes and our extensive knowledge of musicians, clubs and speakeasies throughout the city.  We know what is happening nightly on and off-the-beaten-path.

185 Reviews

from
$500

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