Before or after your visit to the Statue, you may be interested in exploring more of New York City. Thankfully, downtown Manhattan is full of great experiences for all.
Museums, Restaurants, and more
- For those looking for more museums, check out the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the Museum of Jewish Heritage, and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
- Other notable historical places in lower Manhattan include Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and City Hall.
- If you are interested in seeing more New York City landmarks, visit Wall Street, take photos with the Charging Bull and Fearless Girl statues, walk along the Brooklyn Bridge, or visit the Oculus and go shopping. Click here for even more things to do in Lower Manhattan.
- For those with kids, the Battery Playscape, the Seaglass Carousel, and the South Street Seaport Museum are all popular attractions for those with kids. More activities to do with kids can be found here.
Downtown Manhattan has some of the best food anywhere in the world. If you’re looking for the best eats, check out recommendations from Eater or The Infatuation. Looking for something quicker or more affordable? Check out Eater’s list of fast-casual lunches under $20 in the Financial District.
If you want to know how to plan for your trip to the Statue and Ellis Island, go read this blog post. If you want to know the top experiences on Liberty and Ellis Island, click here.