What to do in Manhattan

Manhattan
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East Side, West Side, all around the town, Manhattan is the mecca for fine dining, great theater, fascinating museums, and musical extravaganzas. Take the subway that never sleeps to the borough that never sleeps - vital, dynamic Manhattan! .
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Lower Manhattan -This was the first settled area of New York City and is also known as the Financial District or simply "Downtown." Once you're here, it's an easy walk to most locations and you'll make many discoveries along the way. Know Before You Go™Rebuilding efforts are ongoing and may affect subway service. Know before you go to the destinations below. Visit www.mta.info for service advisories, updated every Friday, that could affect your trip or call 718-330-1234. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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City Hall - At Murray Street between Broadway and Park RowIn its nearly 200-year history as the seat of New York City Government, numerous proclamations, celebrations, protests, and rallies have taken place here, occasionally proving that you can fight City Hall. It was designed in the Federal style by architects Joseph-Francois Mangin and John McComb, Jr. and erected between 1803 and 1812.
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City Hall Park - The graceful 9-acre commons, directly south of City Hall, is landscaped with specimen horticulture and statuary, and boasts a recently restored ornate granite fountain originally installed in 1871 and designed by Jacob Wrey Mould.
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Broklyn Bridge - Pedestrian access at Centre St adjacent to the Municipal BuildingThe promenade, which opened in 1883, provides spectacular views of both the Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines. If you don't want to walk back to Manhattan (it's just over one mile one way!), then catch the A or C at the High St or the 2 or 3 at Clark St stations in Brooklyn.
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South Street Seaport - Fulton and South Sts at Pier 17The city's historic waterfront has something for both seafarers and landlovers. Board restored tall ships, peruse the maritime museum, or visit more than 100 shops and eateries.
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World Trade Center - Church St between Liberty and Barclay StsThousands from around the country and around the world have come to pay their respects at Ground Zero. The land is now being redeveloped.
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New York Stock Exchange - 18 Broad St between Wall St and Exchange PlBillions of dollars are traded here and have been for more than 100 years. While you can't actually enter the building, you can almost feel the energy and excitement that emanates from within.
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Federal Hall National Memorial - 26 Wall StSee where George Washington was inaugurated as president on April 30, 1789. The Greek Revival structure opened in 1842.
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Trinity Church - Broadway at Wall StBuilt in 1846, this is Manhattan's oldest public building in continuous use. There have been three Trinity Churches on this site. Architect Richard Upjohn designed the current structure in the Gothic Revival style. Statesman Alexander Hamilton was buried there after his infamous duel with Vice President Aaron Burr.
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Charging Bull - The foot of Broadway at Bowling GreenArtist Arturo DeModica created the 7,000-pound statue, a New York icon and a symbol of the financial district since it was placed there in 1989.
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Battery Park - At the tip of lower ManhattanEnjoy views of the New York Harbor. If you're feeling nautical, you can catch a ferry from here to Ellis Island and perhaps explore your family roots, or to the Statue of Liberty. Buy your tickets at Castle Clinton, a destination unto itself. Originally built as a fort in 1812, it later served as an opera house, aquarium, and immigration-processing center.
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Cafés - There are restaurants and cafes in every cuisine imaginable. Menus are usually posted outside, giving you a chance to decide which type you want to enjoy (and what your budget can afford). Or check out the Dining section by clicking on the Café link shown above. While reservations are recommended, you can probably get seating if you arrive a little bit earlier than the usual dinner crowd.Subway: A C E F V to W 4 St-Washington Sq; N R W to 8 St-NYU; 1 to Christopher St-Sheridan Sq - Buses: M5, M6, M7, M8, M20