Lower Manhattan Walking Tour & One World Observatory

OVERVIEW

Walk through Lower Manhattan taking in landmarks such as the 9/11 Memorial before zipping to the top of the One World Observatory for unforgettable view of New York. With the Statue of Liberty in the distance, you will begin a guided walking tour in Battery Park, passing icons of the Financial District such as the New York Stock Exchange and the Wall Street charging bull statue. Upon reaching the 9/11 Memorial, you will have time to contemplate this tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Later, you will enter the One World Observatory, the tallest building in the United States. It soars to a height of 1,776 feet in honor of the year 1776, when America was founded. After zipping to the 102nd floor in a high-speed elevator, you will be treated to a spectacular 360-degree view of New York City from the top of the observatory.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk from Battery Park to the 9/11 Memorial, taking in the considerable landmarks.
• See the famous charging bull statue in the Financial District.
• Reflect at the moving 9/11 Memorial on the site of the former Twin Towers.
• Revel in the 360-degree view of New York from atop the One World Observatory.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.