Lower Manhattan

battery_park.jpg (7578 bytes) Battery Park
At Battery Park, which is located at south point of Manhattan, you can see the views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. You can also purchase a ferry ticket to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island over here and take a ferry at the dock which just nearby the park.
Location: south tip of Manhattan Island.

Chinatown
Over there, you can hardly think that you are in the USA but in Hong Kong. Almost 150,000 Chinese people came from Hong Kong, Taiwan and China forming this big Chinese habitat. Alone the street, you can find Chinese restaurants and shops as well as vendors crowding the busy sidewalks.
Location: near Chatham square west of the Bowery, includes Mott, Pell and Doyers streets.

ellis_island.jpg (9315 bytes) Ellis Island
In New York Harbor near the Statue of Liberty, was the nation's main point of entry for millions of immigrants 1892-1924. Exhibits chronicle the history of the processing station and the island. The site also includes the Immigration Library and an oral history studio.

Greenwich Village
The best way to visit this village is on foot. By walking around this area, you will find restaurants and coffee shops where you can have a meal or cup of coffee on the sidewalk and enjoy the exotic atmosphere. There are curio shops, bookstores, art shows, coffeehouses and nightclubs available.
Location: extends from 14^th street south to Houston street and Washington square west to the Hudson River.

Little Italy
Just beside the Chinatown, the Little Italy is fading because of the extension of Chinatown. But you still can peer into the Italian style buildings and enjoy Italian food over there.

New York Stock Exchange
The ticket of self-guiding tours at New York Stock Exchange is free. Since the tickets are limited, going there before noon is highly recommended.
At the observation deck, I saw lots of people and computers in the main hall. Everybody was so busy doing their own business--- discussing with people, walking to somewhere in a hurry, writing with serious looks, talking on the phone, watching the computer screens. No body was doing nothing. Think about that, the people down there were bustling while the tourists at the observation deck were relaxing and chatted to each other. The contrast was very strong and interesting.
Location: 20 Broad Street.

statue_liberty.jpg (8223 bytes) Statue of the Liberty
On Liberty Island, the famous statue--- Statue of the Liberty--- was presented to the United States by France in 1884. You can either climb the stairs, totaling 335 stairs, inside the statue to the crown viewing area or take an elevator to the observation deck on the half way of the stairs (at 167^th stair). I chose climbing the stairs. When I climbed down, my legs were so tired and shook .

SOHO
SOHO, An acronym for "SOuth of HOuston Street", is framed by the cast iron buildings and the arts produced by the artists lived there.
Location: between West Broadway, Houston, Lafayette and Canal streets.

wall_street.jpg (7965 bytes) Wall Street
Wall Street is a major financial center of the world.
When I stood on the street, I saw lots of busy looking business men and women all dressing formally with briefcases. I look up to those people since they are the people who manage the Wall Street financial world.

washington_square.jpg (12128 bytes) Washington Square
The square is just like a small park where people enjoy their leisure time.
I took a picture with the Washington Arch as my background which stands in front of the square.
Location: foot of Fifth Ave.

world_trade_center_1.jpg (8921 bytes) The World Trade Center
The twin towers are the highest building in New York. An observation deck on the 107^th floor is available at the cost of USD10
Link to The World Trade Center
Location: on Church Street between Vesey and Liberty streets.

Lower Manhattan

Revised: 1999/01/09