Best known for being home to Wall Street, there are lots of exciting and interesting things to do in Lower Manhattan. The area offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities and is steeped in fascinating American history. Since the market crash, many office blocks have been converted into apartments, and the growing number of bars, restaurants and […]
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Things to do in Lower Manhattan
Tours of the Met
World-class art on exciting tours of the Met Opened in 1872, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art houses over 2 million objects, including everything from ancient Egyptian temples to classic works by artists such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt. With such an impressive collection to explore, and many tours of the Met to choose from, I opted to […]
New York’s Cooper Hewitt Museum
New York’s Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum is the nation’s only museum devoted exclusively to design and its impact on daily life. Located in steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s gilded-age mansion, the historic edifice made history as the nation’s first residence with a structural steel frame and an Otis passenger elevator. The mansion is still making […]
Ellis Island ferry, Its History And What to See
For millions of immigrants streaming into New York, Ellis Island was the final gateway to a promising new world. It is said that as many as 40 percent of Americans can trace their lineage through Ellis Island. So it’s little wonder that Ellis Island is more than a national monument – for many it is […]
MoMa: Must-See Works at New York’s Museum of Modern Art
New York’s Museum of Modern Art (aka MoMa) houses one of the world’s finest collections of modern art. In addition to its renowned permanent collection, MoMa presents special exhibitions (that are often among the hottest tickets in town), and special events. With six floors of galleries showcasing thousands of artworks, it can be challenging to […]
New York’s Cloisters Museum
The Cloisters is one of New York’s cultural treasures. A branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the museum is devoted to the art of medieval Europe, which is showcased in a setting composed of medieval architecture. Because of the museum’s upper Manhattan location, it is too often ignored by visitors and New Yorkers. But […]
Christmas in New York: Walks of NY’s Special Holiday Tours
Walks of New York celebrates the finale of its first successful year by offering two special tours for the holiday season. Building upon the success of our Meet the Met Tour, Walks will offer Meet the Met with Kids, a fun, family-friendly tour designed to introduce the Metropolitan Museum’s art treasures to the entire family. […]