Thing to do
The Battery
Lower Manhattan & Tribeca, New York City
About The Battery
The Battery runs along the harbour edge at the foot of the island, with gardens, the circular fort of Castle Clinton and views out to Liberty and Governors islands. Ferries to the Statue of Liberty and the free Staten Island Ferry both leave from here.
The Battery on the map
More to see around Lower Manhattan & Tribeca
AttractionStatue of Liberty
The 1886 monument on Liberty Island, reached by ferry from Battery Park.
Attraction9/11 Memorial & Museum
Two sunken pools on the footprints of the Twin Towers, with a museum below.
Thing to doBrooklyn Bridge Walk
The 1.8 km walk across the 1883 suspension bridge, on a raised wooden promenade.
AttractionWall Street & the Financial District
The narrow streets of the old financial quarter, around the Stock Exchange and Federal Hall.
Information source: NYC Tourism + Conventions
Good to know
- Is The Battery worth visiting?
- The Battery is one of the thing to do highlights we list in New York City. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near The Battery?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit The Battery?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in New York City are busiest around midday.
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