I am a long time NYC resident working in the legal field. My passions include food, theater and travel.
Starting near the World Trade Center, we will walk down Broadway, with the opportunity to take in some American history. Stops are designed to both learn about New York and to take photos and will include Wall Street, Federal Hall, the burial place of Alexander Hamilton (Trinity Church graveyard) and the statute of the charging bull. After a brief stroll in Battery Park, we will walk north along the Hudson River, taking in the view of the Statue of Liberty on our way up to the World Financial Center. From there, we will take the underground passage to the recently built Oculus, ending at the World Trade Center site. Wear comfortable shoes and bring questions. I look forward to showing you part of New York City.
I will be seated in Le Pain Quotidien and will be wearing a brown Vermont Coffee Company cap.
Historical heart of the financial capital of the world.
New York Stock Exchange
Graveyard where historical figures have been laid to rest, including Alexander Hamilton and Robert Fulton.
Historic fortress in Battery Park with some cannons on display. One time site of the New York Aquarium. Currently used as the ticket office for tours of the Statue of Liberty.
Historic customs house currently used as a Federal Bankruptcy Court and as a branch of the Smithsonian Museum.
Park at the foot of Manhattan. Near the Staten Island Ferry. Also contains a restaurant, a modern carousel and the ticket office for tours of the Statue of Liberty.
Historic monument which served as the meeting place for the Congress of the Confederation in the 1700s. George Washington, the first president of the United States, was sworn into office on this site. The building was demolished and rebuilt. It has also been used as a Customs House. The stairs and the statue of George Washington make for great photos.
We will briefly visit the area, but you are encouraged to spend more time here on your own.
Modern design makes for great photos. In addition to shops and restaurants, the building connects many subway lines and trains which run between New York and New Jersey.
A combination of public spaces, shopping and offices. You will see a glass enclosed atrium with palm trees, a high-end food court featuring New York City based restaurants (no McDonald's here) and public restrooms. The river view from the food court is quite beautiful, especially at sunset.
La Pain Quotidien will be our meeting point. While I will be enjoying a coffee here, you do not need to purchase anything.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
