Financial District

New York’s Financial District is part of Lower Manhattan. It is a neighborhood where you will not only encounter businessmen, but you will also find a huge number of attractions such as beautiful parks, nice eateries, the impressive 9/11 memorial, The Charging Bull statue and The Fearless Girl statue. The Financial District in New York is a neighborhood not to be missed during your visit to New York City.

Wall Street

Wall Street is mainly known as the stock market street in New York and it is nicknamed the canyons of New York. This is because due to the many tall buildings, the sun can hardly penetrate the city, so it is almost always dark in the streets. The street itself is not very long in total it has a length of 800 meters.

Wall Street is a pretty busy street so traffic has a lot of problems there. Therefore, we recommend you take the Metro to Wall Street and not a Taxi. There are three different subway stations that stop there. Wall Street (Broadway-Seventh Avenue Line), Broad Street (Nassau Street Line) and Wall Street (Lexington Avenue Line).

Staten Island Ferry

The best way to start your morning in New York’s Financial District is a free trip on the Staten Island Ferry. This ferry runs 140 times a day back and forth between Manhattan and Staten Island. Along the way you will have great views of the Statue of Liberty, the New York skyline and the skyscrapers of the Financial District. The trip on the Staten Island Ferry takes about 20 minutes. You can choose to stroll around Staten Island for a while or take the next ferry back.

The Battery ( Battery Park )

After a trip on the Staten Island Ferry, stroll to nearby The Battery, previously called Battery Park. This city park of over 10 acres has recently been completely renovated. You have a great view of the Statue of Liberty from this park on the Hudson River. Take a short walk through the park to arrive at your next stop, the Charging Bull.

The Charging Bull statue

Another thing not to be missed near Wall Street is the famous Wall Street Bull. This statue is one of the most popular sights in New York City.Tourists from all over the world come to Wall Street to see the statue of the The Charging Bull, and to take pictures of it. You can find the Charging Bull in the financial district . It is directly north of Bowling Green Park, on Broadway, just below the intersection at Morris Street.

The best time to visit the The Charging Bull is in the morning between 7:00 am and 8:00 am. Chances are then that almost no one will be there. Even after 6 p.m., there are often fewer people.

The Fearless Girl statue

The statue of the The Fearless Girl also stands in New York’s Financial District. And was made in honor of International Women’s Day. The idea behind the statue is to promote women’s empowerment and encourage companies to recruit more women, especially in leadership positions. The powerful image of a young girl staring confidently at the bull inspired so many people that within just 48 hours, people were already signing petitions for her to stay forever. The statue is on display in front of the New York Stock Exchange.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

The Federal Reserve Bank of new York , also known as 33 Liberty Street , is a building in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan that serves as the headquarters of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. And under this building sits more than 6 tons of gold underground, The vault of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York stores gold for central banks, governments and official organizations. According to the New York Fed, the vault, located 25 meters below street level, contained about 497,000 gold bars with a total weight of 6,190 tons in 2019. So as you walk down 33 Liberty Street, think of all that gold under your feet.

Trinity Church

Trinity Church is one of the most famous landmarks in New York City. This church played a crucial role in American history and the creation of the financial district. The cemetery next to Trinity Church is also one of the most famous sights in the Financial District. Many famous people are buried on the church court, including two of New York City’s most influential figures, Alexander Hamiliton and Robert Fulton. Visitors and even some Wall Street traders throw pennies on Alexander Hamiliton’s grave , believing it will bring them luck. A visit to the cemetery should be on every visitor’s program. The church and cemetery are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., so it’s easy to stop by while walking down Wall Street. Please note that although both the church and cemetery are open to guests, a security check is required for entry.