Downtown Manhattan Attractions
Downtown Manhattan, defined as the area below 16th Street, offers visitors a wealth of attractions and sites to visit. Among the best that downtown Manhattan has to offer are Union Square Park, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Statue of Liberty.
Nearly 32 acres comprise the Battery Park area on the southern tip of Manhattan. The parks, gardens, fields, plazas and walkways are all open to the public. In addition the area offers great views.
The Brooklyn Bridge was a record breaker when it was first completed in 1883, as it was fifty percent longer than any suspension bridge and the first steel cable suspension bridge. Today, pedestrians can enjoy a stroll across the bridge in either directon.
Circle Line offers sightseeing boat cruises around Manhattan ranging from 1 - 3 hours, as well as a view of Manhattan from their "Beast" speed boat. They also offer cruises to the
Statue of Liberty. Tickets are available online, and they even offer special cruises, including fall foliage, Fourth of July and New Years Eve events.
