Les meilleurs événements de la ville La ville de New York. Visite à pied combinée de Lower Manhattan et de Midtown Manhattan - Semi-privée 8 personnes maximum commander (réserver en ligne) tickets.afisha.life. Passez une petite journée à visiter deux des quartiers les plus incontournables de New York

1

Lower Manhattan

During the first half of this walking combo tour, your exuberant guide will show you the historical sites that most visitors overlook, including Bowling Green and Castile Clinton in Battery Park. Learn about Alexander Hamilton at Trinity Church before fast-forwarding to the last century, when the Charging Bull took up residence among the NYSE and Federal Hall. Modern architecture soars overhead, once in the shadows of the World Trade Center. Discuss the tragedy of 9/11 while visiting the official memorial as well as the firefighters’ memorial. Then learn how Lower Manhattan has evolved since, including the Occupy Wall Street movement that took over Zuccotti Park. By the end of the tour, you’ll understand more clearly how New York City has become one of the most important and inspiring metropolises in the world.

2

Castle Clinton National Monument

After arriving at the meeting point you will start your tour with a brief highlight about Castle Clinton, a landmark representing not only the city’s growth but the growth of the nation. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S immigration station where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States between 1855 to 1890.

3

New York Harbor

From here, you will see the New York Harbour, part of the port of the New York. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson river, it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

4

SeaGlass Carousel

Next you will pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design, as design along with construction took nearly a decade.

5

Bowling Green

Next you will visit Bowling Green, New York’s City’s oldest park. According to tradition, this small public park served as the council ground for Native American tribes and was also the site of the sale of Manhattan in 1626 to Peter Minuit.

6

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

During the tour you will also visit the Charging Bull, a bronze structure created by the Artist Arturo Di Modica who illegally dropped the sculpture outside the New York Stock Exchange. The sculpture became an instant hit as soon as it was set up at Bowling Green.

7

Trinity Church

Next you will visit Trinity Church, a historic parish church which began in 1696, located near the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway. During your visit you will see the graves of Mr and Ms Hamilton in the Trinity churchyard, along with the monument dedicated to them near their resting place.

8

Wall Street

You will then walk along the Wall Street, the renowned eight-block-long street running through Lower Manhattan. Known for its role in the international financial system, it is easily one of the most famous streets in the world.

9

New York Stock Exchange

During your time on Wall Street you will see the exterior of the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest stock exchange. Founded in 1792, it is now a designated National Historic Landmark.

10

Fearless Girl

In front of the New York Stock Exchange, you will see what is known as the Fearless Girl, a bronze statue by Kristen Visbal which depicts a four-foot tour girl. The statue is considered by many to symbolize and promote female empowerment.

11

House of Morgan

Continuing down Wall Street, you will also see the exterior of the House of Morgan, an office building formerly owned by J.P. Morgan & Co. Built in 1913, the building is known for its classical architecture and was designated a New York City landmark in 1965.

12

Federal Hall

You will also visit Federal Hall, the name given to the first of two historic buildings located at 26 Wall Street. While the original Greek Revival structure was completed in 1703, the current structure built in 1842 is one of the best examples of neoclassical architecture in New York.

13

St. Paul's Chapel

Afterwards, you will make your way to St Paul’s Chapel, a chapel part of the Parish of Trinity Church Wall Street. It was considered a “chapel-of-ease for those who did not want to walk a few blocks to Trinity. Upon completion in 1766, it was the tallest building in New York City.

14

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

You will then pay a visit to the National September 11 Memorial, a tribute of the remembrance and honor of those killed in 9/11. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools feature the largest manmade waterfalls in North America. Here you will see the names of every person who died in the attack, inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial Pools.

15

One World Trade Center

Next you will see One World Trade Center, otherwise known as the Freedom Tower. The tallest building in New York, it stands today where the Twin Towers once towered over the city.

16

Zuccotti Park

From here, you will make your way to Zuccotti Park, formerly known as Liberty Plaza Park. The park was heavily damaged in the 9/11 attacks and underwent subsequent recovery efforts. The plaza is now used as the site of several events commemorating the anniversary of the attack.

17

Midtown

After a break for lunch, learn about the 19th and 20th century additions to Manhattan that helped shape the urban landscape. Explore the lesser-known Marble Collegiate Church and then visit icons like the New York Public Library and the Morgan Library. From Madison Square Park to the quirky Flatiron building, you’ll discover the earlier innovations that helped build New York up, quite literally. Your guide will discuss the skyscraper boom of the early 1900s, including the Met Life Tower and the New York Life Building. You’ll walk by the world-famous Empire State Building to learn about the last of the early 20th century giants. It doesn’t get much more beautiful than the main terminal of Grand Central Station, where you’ll learn about the landmark laws that preserve many of these historic buildings for generations to come.

18

Flatiron Building

Moving on to the second half of your tour, you will see what is known as Flatiron Building, a triangular 22-story steel-framed landmarked building built in 1902. The building’s distinctive shape allows it to ill the wedge-shaped property located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, making it one of the city’s most dramatic-looking buildings.

19

Madison Square Park

Next you will take a stroll through Madison Square Park, a true urban park nestled in the heart of Flatiron district. First opened to the public in May 1847, the park underwent a complete renewal in 2001 and today contains a dog run, playground and public installations by artists like Sol LeWitt and William Wegman.

20

MetLife Building

Across from Madison Square Park you will see the Met Life Tower, officially known as the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower. Known to be the tallest building in the world from 1909 to 1913, it remains a landmark skyscraper in the city, known also for its impressive architecture.

21

General Worth Square

Following, you will see what is known as the General William Jenkins Worth Memorial, a memorial obelisk which marks the burial site of Major General William Jenkins Worth. Dating to 1857, this site is the second oldest major monument in parks of New York.

22

Marble Collegiate Church

Next you will see the Marble Collegiate Church, one of the oldest continuous Protestant congregations in North America, founded in 1628.

23

Tin Pan Alley

Next you will visit Tin Pan Alley, a small section of West 28th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. The place is synonymous with the golden age with American song writing, when Yew York was the world’s epicentre of composing, lyric writing and sheet music publishing.

24

Empire State Building

Afterwards you will see the infamous Empire State Building, a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1931. Every year this landmark attracts numerous tourists. During your tour you will observe the exterior of the building and go into the interior lobby.

25

The Morgan Library & Museum

Next you will visit the Morgan Library & Museum, a museum and research library founded to house the private library of J. P. Morgan in 1906. This building was designated a New York City landmark in 1966 and declared a National Historic Landmark later that same year.

26

Bryant Park

During your tour you will also visit Bryant Park, a privately managed public park, named to commemorate the Romantic poet, longtime editor of the New York Evening Post, and civil reformer, William Cullen Bryant in 1884.

27

Library Way

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

28

New York Public Library

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

29

Fifth Avenue

You will also get to experience Fifth Avenue during your tour, a street considered one of the most expensive and elegant in the world.

30

Chrysler Building

Next you will see the Chrysler Building, an Art Deco style skyscraper which was once the world’s tallest building before surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. Today it is considered the 8th tallest building in the city, tied with the New York Times building.

31

Grand Central Terminal

Your tour will end at Grand Central Terminal, a historic New York City landmark. Here you will learn all about the terminal’s history whilst enjoying the atmosphere in what is considered as a universal symbol between New York City’s past and present.

32

Lower Manhattan

During the first half of this walking combo tour, your exuberant guide will show you the historical sites that most visitors overlook, including Bowling Green and Castile Clinton in Battery Park. Learn about Alexander Hamilton at Trinity Church before fast-forwarding to the last century, when the Charging Bull took up residence among the NYSE and Federal Hall. Modern architecture soars overhead, once in the shadows of the World Trade Center. Discuss the tragedy of 9/11 while visiting the official memorial as well as the firefighters’ memorial. Then learn how Lower Manhattan has evolved since, including the Occupy Wall Street movement that took over Zuccotti Park. By the end of the tour, you’ll understand more clearly how New York City has become one of the most important and inspiring metropolises in the world.

33

Castle Clinton National Monument

After arriving at the meeting point you will start your tour with a brief highlight about Castle Clinton, a landmark representing not only the city’s growth but the growth of the nation. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S immigration station where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States between 1855 to 1890.

34

New York Harbor

From here, you will see the New York Harbour, part of the port of the New York. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson river, it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

35

SeaGlass Carousel

Next you will pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design, as design along with construction took nearly a decade.

36

Bowling Green

Next you will visit Bowling Green, New York’s City’s oldest park. According to tradition, this small public park served as the council ground for Native American tribes and was also the site of the sale of Manhattan in 1626 to Peter Minuit.

37

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

During the tour you will also visit the Charging Bull, a bronze structure created by the Artist Arturo Di Modica who illegally dropped the sculpture outside the New York Stock Exchange. The sculpture became an instant hit as soon as it was set up at Bowling Green.

38

Trinity Church

Next you will visit Trinity Church, a historic parish church which began in 1696, located near the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway. During your visit you will see the graves of Mr and Ms Hamilton in the Trinity churchyard, along with the monument dedicated to them near their resting place.

39

Wall Street

You will then walk along the Wall Street, the renowned eight-block-long street running through Lower Manhattan. Known for its role in the international financial system, it is easily one of the most famous streets in the world.

40

New York Stock Exchange

During your time on Wall Street you will see the exterior of the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest stock exchange. Founded in 1792, it is now a designated National Historic Landmark.

41

Fearless Girl

In front of the New York Stock Exchange, you will see what is known as the Fearless Girl, a bronze statue by Kristen Visbal which depicts a four-foot tour girl. The statue is considered by many to symbolize and promote female empowerment.

42

House of Morgan

Continuing down Wall Street, you will also see the exterior of the House of Morgan, an office building formerly owned by J.P. Morgan & Co. Built in 1913, the building is known for its classical architecture and was designated a New York City landmark in 1965.

43

Federal Hall

You will also visit Federal Hall, the name given to the first of two historic buildings located at 26 Wall Street. While the original Greek Revival structure was completed in 1703, the current structure built in 1842 is one of the best examples of neoclassical architecture in New York.

44

St. Paul's Chapel

Afterwards, you will make your way to St Paul’s Chapel, a chapel part of the Parish of Trinity Church Wall Street. It was considered a “chapel-of-ease for those who did not want to walk a few blocks to Trinity. Upon completion in 1766, it was the tallest building in New York City.

45

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

You will then pay a visit to the National September 11 Memorial, a tribute of the remembrance and honor of those killed in 9/11. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools feature the largest manmade waterfalls in North America. Here you will see the names of every person who died in the attack, inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial Pools.

46

One World Trade Center

Next you will see One World Trade Center, otherwise known as the Freedom Tower. The tallest building in New York, it stands today where the Twin Towers once towered over the city.

47

Zuccotti Park

From here, you will make your way to Zuccotti Park, formerly known as Liberty Plaza Park. The park was heavily damaged in the 9/11 attacks and underwent subsequent recovery efforts. The plaza is now used as the site of several events commemorating the anniversary of the attack.

48

Midtown

After a break for lunch, learn about the 19th and 20th century additions to Manhattan that helped shape the urban landscape. Explore the lesser-known Marble Collegiate Church and then visit icons like the New York Public Library and the Morgan Library. From Madison Square Park to the quirky Flatiron building, you’ll discover the earlier innovations that helped build New York up, quite literally. Your guide will discuss the skyscraper boom of the early 1900s, including the Met Life Tower and the New York Life Building. You’ll walk by the world-famous Empire State Building to learn about the last of the early 20th century giants. It doesn’t get much more beautiful than the main terminal of Grand Central Station, where you’ll learn about the landmark laws that preserve many of these historic buildings for generations to come.

49

Flatiron Building

Moving on to the second half of your tour, you will see what is known as Flatiron Building, a triangular 22-story steel-framed landmarked building built in 1902. The building’s distinctive shape allows it to ill the wedge-shaped property located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, making it one of the city’s most dramatic-looking buildings.

50

Madison Square Park

Next you will take a stroll through Madison Square Park, a true urban park nestled in the heart of Flatiron district. First opened to the public in May 1847, the park underwent a complete renewal in 2001 and today contains a dog run, playground and public installations by artists like Sol LeWitt and William Wegman.

51

MetLife Building

Across from Madison Square Park you will see the Met Life Tower, officially known as the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower. Known to be the tallest building in the world from 1909 to 1913, it remains a landmark skyscraper in the city, known also for its impressive architecture.

52

General Worth Square

Following, you will see what is known as the General William Jenkins Worth Memorial, a memorial obelisk which marks the burial site of Major General William Jenkins Worth. Dating to 1857, this site is the second oldest major monument in parks of New York.

53

Marble Collegiate Church

Next you will see the Marble Collegiate Church, one of the oldest continuous Protestant congregations in North America, founded in 1628.

54

Tin Pan Alley

Next you will visit Tin Pan Alley, a small section of West 28th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. The place is synonymous with the golden age with American song writing, when Yew York was the world’s epicentre of composing, lyric writing and sheet music publishing.

55

Empire State Building

Afterwards you will see the infamous Empire State Building, a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1931. Every year this landmark attracts numerous tourists. During your tour you will observe the exterior of the building and go into the interior lobby.

56

The Morgan Library & Museum

Next you will visit the Morgan Library & Museum, a museum and research library founded to house the private library of J. P. Morgan in 1906. This building was designated a New York City landmark in 1966 and declared a National Historic Landmark later that same year.

57

Bryant Park

During your tour you will also visit Bryant Park, a privately managed public park, named to commemorate the Romantic poet, longtime editor of the New York Evening Post, and civil reformer, William Cullen Bryant in 1884.

58

Library Way

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

59

New York Public Library

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

60

Fifth Avenue

You will also get to experience Fifth Avenue during your tour, a street considered one of the most expensive and elegant in the world.

61

Chrysler Building

Next you will see the Chrysler Building, an Art Deco style skyscraper which was once the world’s tallest building before surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. Today it is considered the 8th tallest building in the city, tied with the New York Times building.

62

Grand Central Terminal

Your tour will end at Grand Central Terminal, a historic New York City landmark. Here you will learn all about the terminal’s history whilst enjoying the atmosphere in what is considered as a universal symbol between New York City’s past and present.

63

Lower Manhattan

During the first half of this walking combo tour, your exuberant guide will show you the historical sites that most visitors overlook, including Bowling Green and Castile Clinton in Battery Park. Learn about Alexander Hamilton at Trinity Church before fast-forwarding to the last century, when the Charging Bull took up residence among the NYSE and Federal Hall. Modern architecture soars overhead, once in the shadows of the World Trade Center. Discuss the tragedy of 9/11 while visiting the official memorial as well as the firefighters’ memorial. Then learn how Lower Manhattan has evolved since, including the Occupy Wall Street movement that took over Zuccotti Park. By the end of the tour, you’ll understand more clearly how New York City has become one of the most important and inspiring metropolises in the world.

64

Castle Clinton National Monument

After arriving at the meeting point you will start your tour with a brief highlight about Castle Clinton, a landmark representing not only the city’s growth but the growth of the nation. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S immigration station where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States between 1855 to 1890.

65

New York Harbor

From here, you will see the New York Harbour, part of the port of the New York. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson river, it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

66

SeaGlass Carousel

Next you will pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design, as design along with construction took nearly a decade.

67

Bowling Green

Next you will visit Bowling Green, New York’s City’s oldest park. According to tradition, this small public park served as the council ground for Native American tribes and was also the site of the sale of Manhattan in 1626 to Peter Minuit.

68

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

During the tour you will also visit the Charging Bull, a bronze structure created by the Artist Arturo Di Modica who illegally dropped the sculpture outside the New York Stock Exchange. The sculpture became an instant hit as soon as it was set up at Bowling Green.

69

Trinity Church

Next you will visit Trinity Church, a historic parish church which began in 1696, located near the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway. During your visit you will see the graves of Mr and Ms Hamilton in the Trinity churchyard, along with the monument dedicated to them near their resting place.

70

Wall Street

You will then walk along the Wall Street, the renowned eight-block-long street running through Lower Manhattan. Known for its role in the international financial system, it is easily one of the most famous streets in the world.

71

New York Stock Exchange

During your time on Wall Street you will see the exterior of the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest stock exchange. Founded in 1792, it is now a designated National Historic Landmark.

72

Fearless Girl

In front of the New York Stock Exchange, you will see what is known as the Fearless Girl, a bronze statue by Kristen Visbal which depicts a four-foot tour girl. The statue is considered by many to symbolize and promote female empowerment.

73

House of Morgan

Continuing down Wall Street, you will also see the exterior of the House of Morgan, an office building formerly owned by J.P. Morgan & Co. Built in 1913, the building is known for its classical architecture and was designated a New York City landmark in 1965.

74

Federal Hall

You will also visit Federal Hall, the name given to the first of two historic buildings located at 26 Wall Street. While the original Greek Revival structure was completed in 1703, the current structure built in 1842 is one of the best examples of neoclassical architecture in New York.

75

St. Paul's Chapel

Afterwards, you will make your way to St Paul’s Chapel, a chapel part of the Parish of Trinity Church Wall Street. It was considered a “chapel-of-ease for those who did not want to walk a few blocks to Trinity. Upon completion in 1766, it was the tallest building in New York City.

76

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

You will then pay a visit to the National September 11 Memorial, a tribute of the remembrance and honor of those killed in 9/11. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools feature the largest manmade waterfalls in North America. Here you will see the names of every person who died in the attack, inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial Pools.

77

One World Trade Center

Next you will see One World Trade Center, otherwise known as the Freedom Tower. The tallest building in New York, it stands today where the Twin Towers once towered over the city.

78

Zuccotti Park

From here, you will make your way to Zuccotti Park, formerly known as Liberty Plaza Park. The park was heavily damaged in the 9/11 attacks and underwent subsequent recovery efforts. The plaza is now used as the site of several events commemorating the anniversary of the attack.

79

Midtown

After a break for lunch, learn about the 19th and 20th century additions to Manhattan that helped shape the urban landscape. Explore the lesser-known Marble Collegiate Church and then visit icons like the New York Public Library and the Morgan Library. From Madison Square Park to the quirky Flatiron building, you’ll discover the earlier innovations that helped build New York up, quite literally. Your guide will discuss the skyscraper boom of the early 1900s, including the Met Life Tower and the New York Life Building. You’ll walk by the world-famous Empire State Building to learn about the last of the early 20th century giants. It doesn’t get much more beautiful than the main terminal of Grand Central Station, where you’ll learn about the landmark laws that preserve many of these historic buildings for generations to come.

80

Flatiron Building

Moving on to the second half of your tour, you will see what is known as Flatiron Building, a triangular 22-story steel-framed landmarked building built in 1902. The building’s distinctive shape allows it to ill the wedge-shaped property located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, making it one of the city’s most dramatic-looking buildings.

81

Madison Square Park

Next you will take a stroll through Madison Square Park, a true urban park nestled in the heart of Flatiron district. First opened to the public in May 1847, the park underwent a complete renewal in 2001 and today contains a dog run, playground and public installations by artists like Sol LeWitt and William Wegman.

82

MetLife Building

Across from Madison Square Park you will see the Met Life Tower, officially known as the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower. Known to be the tallest building in the world from 1909 to 1913, it remains a landmark skyscraper in the city, known also for its impressive architecture.

83

General Worth Square

Following, you will see what is known as the General William Jenkins Worth Memorial, a memorial obelisk which marks the burial site of Major General William Jenkins Worth. Dating to 1857, this site is the second oldest major monument in parks of New York.

84

Marble Collegiate Church

Next you will see the Marble Collegiate Church, one of the oldest continuous Protestant congregations in North America, founded in 1628.

85

Tin Pan Alley

Next you will visit Tin Pan Alley, a small section of West 28th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. The place is synonymous with the golden age with American song writing, when Yew York was the world’s epicentre of composing, lyric writing and sheet music publishing.

86

Empire State Building

Afterwards you will see the infamous Empire State Building, a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1931. Every year this landmark attracts numerous tourists. During your tour you will observe the exterior of the building and go into the interior lobby.

87

The Morgan Library & Museum

Next you will visit the Morgan Library & Museum, a museum and research library founded to house the private library of J. P. Morgan in 1906. This building was designated a New York City landmark in 1966 and declared a National Historic Landmark later that same year.

88

Bryant Park

During your tour you will also visit Bryant Park, a privately managed public park, named to commemorate the Romantic poet, longtime editor of the New York Evening Post, and civil reformer, William Cullen Bryant in 1884.

89

Library Way

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

90

New York Public Library

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

91

Fifth Avenue

You will also get to experience Fifth Avenue during your tour, a street considered one of the most expensive and elegant in the world.

92

Chrysler Building

Next you will see the Chrysler Building, an Art Deco style skyscraper which was once the world’s tallest building before surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. Today it is considered the 8th tallest building in the city, tied with the New York Times building.

93

Grand Central Terminal

Your tour will end at Grand Central Terminal, a historic New York City landmark. Here you will learn all about the terminal’s history whilst enjoying the atmosphere in what is considered as a universal symbol between New York City’s past and present.

94

Lower Manhattan

During the first half of this walking combo tour, your exuberant guide will show you the historical sites that most visitors overlook, including Bowling Green and Castile Clinton in Battery Park. Learn about Alexander Hamilton at Trinity Church before fast-forwarding to the last century, when the Charging Bull took up residence among the NYSE and Federal Hall. Modern architecture soars overhead, once in the shadows of the World Trade Center. Discuss the tragedy of 9/11 while visiting the official memorial as well as the firefighters’ memorial. Then learn how Lower Manhattan has evolved since, including the Occupy Wall Street movement that took over Zuccotti Park. By the end of the tour, you’ll understand more clearly how New York City has become one of the most important and inspiring metropolises in the world.

95

Castle Clinton National Monument

After arriving at the meeting point you will start your tour with a brief highlight about Castle Clinton, a landmark representing not only the city’s growth but the growth of the nation. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S immigration station where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States between 1855 to 1890.

96

New York Harbor

From here, you will see the New York Harbour, part of the port of the New York. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson river, it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

97

SeaGlass Carousel

Next you will pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design, as design along with construction took nearly a decade.

98

Bowling Green

Next you will visit Bowling Green, New York’s City’s oldest park. According to tradition, this small public park served as the council ground for Native American tribes and was also the site of the sale of Manhattan in 1626 to Peter Minuit.

99

Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

During the tour you will also visit the Charging Bull, a bronze structure created by the Artist Arturo Di Modica who illegally dropped the sculpture outside the New York Stock Exchange. The sculpture became an instant hit as soon as it was set up at Bowling Green.

100

Trinity Church

Next you will visit Trinity Church, a historic parish church which began in 1696, located near the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway. During your visit you will see the graves of Mr and Ms Hamilton in the Trinity churchyard, along with the monument dedicated to them near their resting place.

101

Wall Street

You will then walk along the Wall Street, the renowned eight-block-long street running through Lower Manhattan. Known for its role in the international financial system, it is easily one of the most famous streets in the world.

102

New York Stock Exchange

During your time on Wall Street you will see the exterior of the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest stock exchange. Founded in 1792, it is now a designated National Historic Landmark.

103

Fearless Girl

In front of the New York Stock Exchange, you will see what is known as the Fearless Girl, a bronze statue by Kristen Visbal which depicts a four-foot tour girl. The statue is considered by many to symbolize and promote female empowerment.

104

House of Morgan

Continuing down Wall Street, you will also see the exterior of the House of Morgan, an office building formerly owned by J.P. Morgan & Co. Built in 1913, the building is known for its classical architecture and was designated a New York City landmark in 1965.

105

Federal Hall

You will also visit Federal Hall, the name given to the first of two historic buildings located at 26 Wall Street. While the original Greek Revival structure was completed in 1703, the current structure built in 1842 is one of the best examples of neoclassical architecture in New York.

106

St. Paul's Chapel

Afterwards, you will make your way to St Paul’s Chapel, a chapel part of the Parish of Trinity Church Wall Street. It was considered a “chapel-of-ease for those who did not want to walk a few blocks to Trinity. Upon completion in 1766, it was the tallest building in New York City.

107

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

You will then pay a visit to the National September 11 Memorial, a tribute of the remembrance and honor of those killed in 9/11. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools feature the largest manmade waterfalls in North America. Here you will see the names of every person who died in the attack, inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial Pools.

108

One World Trade Center

Next you will see One World Trade Center, otherwise known as the Freedom Tower. The tallest building in New York, it stands today where the Twin Towers once towered over the city.

109

Zuccotti Park

From here, you will make your way to Zuccotti Park, formerly known as Liberty Plaza Park. The park was heavily damaged in the 9/11 attacks and underwent subsequent recovery efforts. The plaza is now used as the site of several events commemorating the anniversary of the attack.

110

Midtown

After a break for lunch, learn about the 19th and 20th century additions to Manhattan that helped shape the urban landscape. Explore the lesser-known Marble Collegiate Church and then visit icons like the New York Public Library and the Morgan Library. From Madison Square Park to the quirky Flatiron building, you’ll discover the earlier innovations that helped build New York up, quite literally. Your guide will discuss the skyscraper boom of the early 1900s, including the Met Life Tower and the New York Life Building. You’ll walk by the world-famous Empire State Building to learn about the last of the early 20th century giants. It doesn’t get much more beautiful than the main terminal of Grand Central Station, where you’ll learn about the landmark laws that preserve many of these historic buildings for generations to come.

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Flatiron Building

Moving on to the second half of your tour, you will see what is known as Flatiron Building, a triangular 22-story steel-framed landmarked building built in 1902. The building’s distinctive shape allows it to ill the wedge-shaped property located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, making it one of the city’s most dramatic-looking buildings.

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Madison Square Park

Next you will take a stroll through Madison Square Park, a true urban park nestled in the heart of Flatiron district. First opened to the public in May 1847, the park underwent a complete renewal in 2001 and today contains a dog run, playground and public installations by artists like Sol LeWitt and William Wegman.

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MetLife Building

Across from Madison Square Park you will see the Met Life Tower, officially known as the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower. Known to be the tallest building in the world from 1909 to 1913, it remains a landmark skyscraper in the city, known also for its impressive architecture.

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General Worth Square

Following, you will see what is known as the General William Jenkins Worth Memorial, a memorial obelisk which marks the burial site of Major General William Jenkins Worth. Dating to 1857, this site is the second oldest major monument in parks of New York.

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Marble Collegiate Church

Next you will see the Marble Collegiate Church, one of the oldest continuous Protestant congregations in North America, founded in 1628.

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Tin Pan Alley

Next you will visit Tin Pan Alley, a small section of West 28th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. The place is synonymous with the golden age with American song writing, when Yew York was the world’s epicentre of composing, lyric writing and sheet music publishing.

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Empire State Building

Afterwards you will see the infamous Empire State Building, a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1931. Every year this landmark attracts numerous tourists. During your tour you will observe the exterior of the building and go into the interior lobby.

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The Morgan Library & Museum

Next you will visit the Morgan Library & Museum, a museum and research library founded to house the private library of J. P. Morgan in 1906. This building was designated a New York City landmark in 1966 and declared a National Historic Landmark later that same year.

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Bryant Park

During your tour you will also visit Bryant Park, a privately managed public park, named to commemorate the Romantic poet, longtime editor of the New York Evening Post, and civil reformer, William Cullen Bryant in 1884.

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Library Way

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

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New York Public Library

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

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Fifth Avenue

You will also get to experience Fifth Avenue during your tour, a street considered one of the most expensive and elegant in the world.

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Chrysler Building

Next you will see the Chrysler Building, an Art Deco style skyscraper which was once the world’s tallest building before surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. Today it is considered the 8th tallest building in the city, tied with the New York Times building.

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Grand Central Terminal

Your tour will end at Grand Central Terminal, a historic New York City landmark. Here you will learn all about the terminal’s history whilst enjoying the atmosphere in what is considered as a universal symbol between New York City’s past and present.

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Lower Manhattan

During the first half of this walking combo tour, your exuberant guide will show you the historical sites that most visitors overlook, including Bowling Green and Castile Clinton in Battery Park. Learn about Alexander Hamilton at Trinity Church before fast-forwarding to the last century, when the Charging Bull took up residence among the NYSE and Federal Hall. Modern architecture soars overhead, once in the shadows of the World Trade Center. Discuss the tragedy of 9/11 while visiting the official memorial as well as the firefighters’ memorial. Then learn how Lower Manhattan has evolved since, including the Occupy Wall Street movement that took over Zuccotti Park. By the end of the tour, you’ll understand more clearly how New York City has become one of the most important and inspiring metropolises in the world.

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Castle Clinton National Monument

After arriving at the meeting point you will start your tour with a brief highlight about Castle Clinton, a landmark representing not only the city’s growth but the growth of the nation. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S immigration station where more than 8 million people arrived in the United States between 1855 to 1890.

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New York Harbor

From here, you will see the New York Harbour, part of the port of the New York. Lying at the mouth of the Hudson river, it is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

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SeaGlass Carousel

Next you will pass the Seaglass Carousel, a fish-themed carousel that represents a symbol of recovery in the area, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. You will be able to appreciate the carousel’s design, as design along with construction took nearly a decade.

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Bowling Green

Next you will visit Bowling Green, New York’s City’s oldest park. According to tradition, this small public park served as the council ground for Native American tribes and was also the site of the sale of Manhattan in 1626 to Peter Minuit.

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Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)

During the tour you will also visit the Charging Bull, a bronze structure created by the Artist Arturo Di Modica who illegally dropped the sculpture outside the New York Stock Exchange. The sculpture became an instant hit as soon as it was set up at Bowling Green.

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Trinity Church

Next you will visit Trinity Church, a historic parish church which began in 1696, located near the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway. During your visit you will see the graves of Mr and Ms Hamilton in the Trinity churchyard, along with the monument dedicated to them near their resting place.

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Wall Street

You will then walk along the Wall Street, the renowned eight-block-long street running through Lower Manhattan. Known for its role in the international financial system, it is easily one of the most famous streets in the world.

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New York Stock Exchange

During your time on Wall Street you will see the exterior of the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest stock exchange. Founded in 1792, it is now a designated National Historic Landmark.

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Fearless Girl

In front of the New York Stock Exchange, you will see what is known as the Fearless Girl, a bronze statue by Kristen Visbal which depicts a four-foot tour girl. The statue is considered by many to symbolize and promote female empowerment.

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House of Morgan

Continuing down Wall Street, you will also see the exterior of the House of Morgan, an office building formerly owned by J.P. Morgan & Co. Built in 1913, the building is known for its classical architecture and was designated a New York City landmark in 1965.

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Federal Hall

You will also visit Federal Hall, the name given to the first of two historic buildings located at 26 Wall Street. While the original Greek Revival structure was completed in 1703, the current structure built in 1842 is one of the best examples of neoclassical architecture in New York.

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St. Paul's Chapel

Afterwards, you will make your way to St Paul’s Chapel, a chapel part of the Parish of Trinity Church Wall Street. It was considered a “chapel-of-ease for those who did not want to walk a few blocks to Trinity. Upon completion in 1766, it was the tallest building in New York City.

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The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

You will then pay a visit to the National September 11 Memorial, a tribute of the remembrance and honor of those killed in 9/11. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools feature the largest manmade waterfalls in North America. Here you will see the names of every person who died in the attack, inscribed into bronze panels edging the Memorial Pools.

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One World Trade Center

Next you will see One World Trade Center, otherwise known as the Freedom Tower. The tallest building in New York, it stands today where the Twin Towers once towered over the city.

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Zuccotti Park

From here, you will make your way to Zuccotti Park, formerly known as Liberty Plaza Park. The park was heavily damaged in the 9/11 attacks and underwent subsequent recovery efforts. The plaza is now used as the site of several events commemorating the anniversary of the attack.

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Midtown

After a break for lunch, learn about the 19th and 20th century additions to Manhattan that helped shape the urban landscape. Explore the lesser-known Marble Collegiate Church and then visit icons like the New York Public Library and the Morgan Library. From Madison Square Park to the quirky Flatiron building, you’ll discover the earlier innovations that helped build New York up, quite literally. Your guide will discuss the skyscraper boom of the early 1900s, including the Met Life Tower and the New York Life Building. You’ll walk by the world-famous Empire State Building to learn about the last of the early 20th century giants. It doesn’t get much more beautiful than the main terminal of Grand Central Station, where you’ll learn about the landmark laws that preserve many of these historic buildings for generations to come.

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Flatiron Building

Moving on to the second half of your tour, you will see what is known as Flatiron Building, a triangular 22-story steel-framed landmarked building built in 1902. The building’s distinctive shape allows it to ill the wedge-shaped property located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, making it one of the city’s most dramatic-looking buildings.

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Madison Square Park

Next you will take a stroll through Madison Square Park, a true urban park nestled in the heart of Flatiron district. First opened to the public in May 1847, the park underwent a complete renewal in 2001 and today contains a dog run, playground and public installations by artists like Sol LeWitt and William Wegman.

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MetLife Building

Across from Madison Square Park you will see the Met Life Tower, officially known as the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower. Known to be the tallest building in the world from 1909 to 1913, it remains a landmark skyscraper in the city, known also for its impressive architecture.

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General Worth Square

Following, you will see what is known as the General William Jenkins Worth Memorial, a memorial obelisk which marks the burial site of Major General William Jenkins Worth. Dating to 1857, this site is the second oldest major monument in parks of New York.

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Marble Collegiate Church

Next you will see the Marble Collegiate Church, one of the oldest continuous Protestant congregations in North America, founded in 1628.

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Tin Pan Alley

Next you will visit Tin Pan Alley, a small section of West 28th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. The place is synonymous with the golden age with American song writing, when Yew York was the world’s epicentre of composing, lyric writing and sheet music publishing.

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Empire State Building

Afterwards you will see the infamous Empire State Building, a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1931. Every year this landmark attracts numerous tourists. During your tour you will observe the exterior of the building and go into the interior lobby.

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The Morgan Library & Museum

Next you will visit the Morgan Library & Museum, a museum and research library founded to house the private library of J. P. Morgan in 1906. This building was designated a New York City landmark in 1966 and declared a National Historic Landmark later that same year.

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Bryant Park

During your tour you will also visit Bryant Park, a privately managed public park, named to commemorate the Romantic poet, longtime editor of the New York Evening Post, and civil reformer, William Cullen Bryant in 1884.

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Library Way

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

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New York Public Library

You will also walk along Library Way, a street leading to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a building part of the New York Public Library. Along the way you will see bronze plaques imbedded in the sidewalk containing literary quotes, making this a delightful literary experience.

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Fifth Avenue

You will also get to experience Fifth Avenue during your tour, a street considered one of the most expensive and elegant in the world.

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Chrysler Building

Next you will see the Chrysler Building, an Art Deco style skyscraper which was once the world’s tallest building before surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. Today it is considered the 8th tallest building in the city, tied with the New York Times building.

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Grand Central Terminal

Your tour will end at Grand Central Terminal, a historic New York City landmark. Here you will learn all about the terminal’s history whilst enjoying the atmosphere in what is considered as a universal symbol between New York City’s past and present.

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La partie basse de Manhattan

Au cours de la première moitié de cette visite combinée à pied, votre guide exubérant vous montrera les sites historiques que la plupart des visiteurs négligent, notamment Bowling Green et Castille Clinton à Battery Park. Apprenez-en plus sur Alexander Hamilton à Trinity Church avant de revenir au siècle dernier, lorsque le Charging Bull a élu domicile entre le NYSE et le Federal Hall. L'architecture moderne plane au-dessus de la tête, autrefois dans l'ombre du World Trade Center. Discutez de la tragédie du 11 septembre en visitant le mémorial officiel ainsi que le mémorial des pompiers. Découvrez ensuite comment le Lower Manhattan a évolué depuis, y compris le mouvement Occupy Wall Street qui a pris le contrôle de Zuccotti Park. À la fin de la visite, vous comprendrez plus clairement comment New York est devenue l'une des métropoles les plus importantes et les plus inspirantes au monde.

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Monument national du château Clinton

Une fois arrivé au point de rendez-vous, vous commencerez votre visite par un bref aperçu de Castle Clinton, un point de repère représentant non seulement la croissance de la ville, mais aussi la croissance de la nation. Construit de 1808 à 1811, c'était la première station d'immigration américaine où plus de 8 millions de personnes sont arrivées aux États-Unis entre 1855 et 1890.

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Port de New York

De là, vous verrez le port de New York, une partie du port de New York. Situé à l'embouchure de la rivière Hudson, c'est l'un des plus grands ports naturels du monde.

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Carrousel SeaGlass

Ensuite, vous passerez devant le Seaglass Carousel, un carrousel sur le thème du poisson qui représente un symbole de rétablissement dans la région, qui a été endommagé par l'ouragan Sandy en 2012. Vous pourrez apprécier la conception du carrousel, car la conception et la construction ont pris près d'un décennie.

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Terrain de boules

Ensuite, vous visiterez Bowling Green, le plus ancien parc de la ville de New York. Selon la tradition, ce petit parc public a servi de terrain de conseil pour les tribus amérindiennes et a également été le site de la vente de Manhattan en 1626 à Peter Minuit.

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Taureau de charge (taureau de Wall Street)

Au cours de la visite, vous visiterez également le Charging Bull, une structure en bronze créée par l'artiste Arturo Di Modica qui a illégalement déposé la sculpture devant la Bourse de New York. La sculpture est devenue un succès instantané dès sa mise en place à Bowling Green.

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Église de la Trinité

Ensuite, vous visiterez Trinity Church, une église paroissiale historique qui a commencé en 1696, située près de l'intersection de Wall Street et de Broadway. Au cours de votre visite, vous verrez les tombes de M. et Mme Hamilton dans le cimetière de la Trinité, ainsi que le monument qui leur est dédié près de leur lieu de repos.

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Wall Street

Vous marcherez ensuite le long de Wall Street, la célèbre rue longue de huit pâtés de maisons qui traverse le Lower Manhattan. Connue pour son rôle dans le système financier international, c'est facilement l'une des rues les plus célèbres du monde.

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New York Stock Exchange

Pendant votre séjour à Wall Street, vous verrez l'extérieur de la Bourse de New York, la plus grande bourse du monde. Fondée en 1792, elle est aujourd'hui désignée monument historique national.

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Fille intrépide

Devant la Bourse de New York, vous verrez ce qu'on appelle la Fearless Girl, une statue en bronze de Kristen Visbal qui représente une tour girl de quatre pieds. La statue est considérée par beaucoup comme symbolisant et promouvant l'autonomisation des femmes.

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Maison de Morgan

En continuant sur Wall Street, vous verrez également l'extérieur de la House of Morgan, un immeuble de bureaux qui appartenait autrefois à J.P. Morgan & Co. Construit en 1913, le bâtiment est connu pour son architecture classique et a été désigné monument de New York en 1965. .

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Salle fédérale

Vous visiterez également Federal Hall, le nom donné au premier des deux bâtiments historiques situés au 26 Wall Street. Alors que la structure originale de style néo-grec a été achevée en 1703, la structure actuelle construite en 1842 est l'un des meilleurs exemples d'architecture néoclassique à New York.

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Chapelle Saint-Paul

Ensuite, vous vous dirigerez vers la chapelle Saint-Paul, une chapelle faisant partie de la paroisse de Trinity Church Wall Street. Elle était considérée comme une «chapelle de détente pour ceux qui ne voulaient pas marcher quelques pâtés de maisons jusqu'à Trinity. Une fois achevé en 1766, c'était le plus haut bâtiment de New York.

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Le mémorial et musée national du 11 septembre

Vous visiterez ensuite le mémorial national du 11 septembre, un hommage au souvenir et à l'honneur des personnes tuées le 11 septembre. Les deux bassins réfléchissants du Mémorial présentent les plus grandes chutes d'eau artificielles d'Amérique du Nord. Ici, vous verrez les noms de chaque personne décédée lors de l'attaque, inscrits sur des panneaux de bronze bordant les piscines commémoratives.

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Un centre de commerce mondial

Ensuite, vous verrez le One World Trade Center, également connu sous le nom de Freedom Tower. Le plus haut bâtiment de New York, il se dresse aujourd'hui là où les tours jumelles dominaient autrefois la ville.

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Parc Zuccotti

De là, vous vous dirigerez vers le parc Zuccotti, anciennement connu sous le nom de Liberty Plaza Park. Le parc a été fortement endommagé lors des attentats du 11 septembre et a fait l'objet d'efforts de récupération ultérieurs. La place est maintenant utilisée comme site de plusieurs événements commémorant l'anniversaire de l'attaque.

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Centre-ville

Après une pause pour le déjeuner, découvrez les ajouts des XIXe et XXe siècles à Manhattan qui ont contribué à façonner le paysage urbain. Explorez la Marble Collegiate Church moins connue, puis visitez des icônes comme la New York Public Library et la Morgan Library. Du Madison Square Park à l'original Flatiron Building, vous découvrirez les premières innovations qui ont littéralement contribué à la construction de New York. Votre guide discutera du boom des gratte-ciel du début des années 1900, notamment de la Met Life Tower et du New York Life Building. Vous passerez devant le célèbre Empire State Building pour en savoir plus sur le dernier des géants du début du XXe siècle. Il n'y a rien de plus beau que le terminal principal de Grand Central Station, où vous découvrirez les lois historiques qui préservent nombre de ces bâtiments historiques pour les générations à venir.

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Flatiron Bâtiment

Passant à la seconde moitié de votre visite, vous verrez ce que l'on appelle le Flatiron Building, un bâtiment historique triangulaire à ossature d'acier de 22 étages construit en 1902. La forme distinctive du bâtiment lui permet d'affecter la propriété en forme de coin située au intersection de la Cinquième Avenue et de Broadway, ce qui en fait l'un des bâtiments les plus spectaculaires de la ville.

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Parc de Madison Square

Vous vous promènerez ensuite dans le Madison Square Park, véritable parc urbain niché au cœur du quartier Flatiron. Ouvert au public pour la première fois en mai 1847, le parc a subi une rénovation complète en 2001 et contient aujourd'hui une aire de jeux pour chiens, une aire de jeux et des installations publiques d'artistes comme Sol LeWitt et William Wegman.

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Bâtiment MetLife

En face du Madison Square Park, vous verrez la Met Life Tower, officiellement connue sous le nom de Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower. Connu pour être le plus haut bâtiment du monde de 1909 à 1913, il reste un gratte-ciel emblématique de la ville, également connu pour son architecture impressionnante.

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Place du Général Worth

Ensuite, vous verrez ce que l'on appelle le mémorial du général William Jenkins Worth, un obélisque commémoratif qui marque le lieu de sépulture du général de division William Jenkins Worth. Datant de 1857, ce site est le deuxième monument majeur le plus ancien des parcs de New York.

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Collégiale de marbre

Ensuite, vous verrez la Marble Collegiate Church, l'une des plus anciennes congrégations protestantes continues en Amérique du Nord, fondée en 1628.

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Allée des casseroles en fer blanc

Ensuite, vous visiterez Tin Pan Alley, une petite section de West 28th Street entre Broadway et Sixth Avenue. L'endroit est synonyme de l'âge d'or de l'écriture de chansons américaines, lorsque Yew York était l'épicentre mondial de la composition, de l'écriture de paroles et de l'édition de partitions.

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Empire State Building

Ensuite, vous verrez le tristement célèbre Empire State Building, un gratte-ciel Art déco de 102 étages achevé en 1931. Chaque année, ce monument attire de nombreux touristes. Au cours de votre visite, vous observerez l'extérieur du bâtiment et entrerez dans le hall intérieur.

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La bibliothèque et le musée Morgan

Ensuite, vous visiterez la Morgan Library & Museum, un musée et une bibliothèque de recherche fondés pour abriter la bibliothèque privée de J. P. Morgan en 1906. Ce bâtiment a été désigné monument historique de New York en 1966 et déclaré monument historique national plus tard la même année.

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Parc Bryant

Au cours de votre visite, vous visiterez également Bryant Park, un parc public privé, nommé en l'honneur du poète romantique, rédacteur de longue date du New York Evening Post et réformateur civil, William Cullen Bryant en 1884.

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Chemin de la bibliothèque

Vous marcherez également le long de Library Way, une rue menant au Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, un bâtiment faisant partie de la bibliothèque publique de New York. En chemin, vous verrez des plaques de bronze incrustées dans le trottoir contenant des citations littéraires, ce qui en fera une expérience littéraire délicieuse.

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Bibliothèque publique de New York

Vous marcherez également le long de Library Way, une rue menant au Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, un bâtiment faisant partie de la bibliothèque publique de New York. En chemin, vous verrez des plaques de bronze incrustées dans le trottoir contenant des citations littéraires, ce qui en fera une expérience littéraire délicieuse.

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Fifth Avenue

Vous pourrez également découvrir la Cinquième Avenue au cours de votre visite, une rue considérée comme l'une des plus chères et des plus élégantes au monde.

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Chrysler Building

Ensuite, vous verrez le Chrysler Building, un gratte-ciel de style Art Déco qui était autrefois le plus haut bâtiment du monde avant d'être dépassé par l'Empire State Building en 1931. Aujourd'hui, il est considéré comme le 8e plus haut bâtiment de la ville, à égalité avec le bâtiment du New York Times.

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Terminal Grand Central

Votre visite se terminera au Grand Central Terminal, un monument historique de la ville de New York. Ici, vous apprendrez tout sur l'histoire du terminal tout en profitant de l'atmosphère de ce qui est considéré comme un symbole universel entre le passé et le présent de New York.

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