NYC & COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS DESTINATIONS IN LOWER MANHATTAN IN THIRD INSTALLMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD X NEIGHBORHOOD CAMPAIGN

5/1/13


NYC & COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS DESTINATIONS
IN LOWER MANHATTAN IN THIRD INSTALLMENT OF
NEIGHBORHOOD X NEIGHBORHOOD CAMPAIGN


—Neighborhood x Neighborhood Features
Hotels, Restaurants, Cultural Organizations, Attractions and More
Along the Lower Manhattan Waterfront—


New York City (May 1, 2013) — NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, today announced Lower Manhattan as the third destination to be featured in Neighborhood x Neighborhood, a program designed to increase visitation, support local businesses and encourage exploration in areas outside traditional tourist locations across the five boroughs. Lower Manhattan is home to the financial center of the United States and includes the neighborhoods south of Chambers Street such as the Financial District and Battery Park City. According to the Downtown Alliance more than 9 million tourists already visit Lower Manhattan to see the New York Stock Exchange, walk down Wall Street and visit the 9/11 Memorial, but the neighborhood is also a great place to shop, dine, stay and explore. Lower Manhattan is easily reachable by over 12 subway lines and the PATH trains, making it one of the City’s most accessible neighborhoods for both visitors and locals to enjoy.  


“Lower Manhattan is one of the City’s most burgeoning neighborhoods and over the last 10 years has become a hub for world-class dining, shopping, nightlife and attractions as well as home to some of the nation’s most prominent historical sites,” said CEO of NYC & Company George Fertitta. “Visitors from all over the world continue to be amazed by the vibrancy and diversity one of America’s oldest neighborhoods.”


“Lower Manhattan is home to so many extraordinary cultural attractions,” said Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin. “From historic sites and public art to museums and the performing arts, this area is a wonderful place for residents and visitors to explore.”


“As a resident of Lower Manhattan for fifty years and Council Member for the area, I invite our visitors to stay downtown and eat in our restaurants and visit our many downtown museums. After 9/11, we rebuilt our neighborhood into a thriving residential and commercial community. We have small theaters and museums, parks and restaurants. There’s so much to do, see, eat, and enjoy in Lower Manhattan - so come on down,” said Council Member Chin.


Accommodations
There are 19 hotels with an estimated 4,500 hotel rooms in Lower Manhattan, with 9 of the 19 hotels opening since 2006. Some hotels in the neighborhood include:







  • The 

    Best Western Seaport Inn

    is located in the heart of the South Street Seaport district and is within walking distance to Lower Manhattan’s most popular destinations. Many guest rooms provide breathtaking views of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge.


  • Recently reopened, the affordably priced

    Holiday Inn Express New York City Wall Street

     is located in the heart of the Financial District a short distance from the New York Stock Exchange, City Hall and the Federal Reserve Bank. 


  • With 126 rooms,

    Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel

    , is a boutique hotel that features a modern English tavern and a level of design and elegant artistry throughout the property.


  • Located just steps from the 9/11 Memorial and the soon-to-be- complete One World Trade Center,

    World Center Hotel

    provides guests with stunning views of New York Harbor from atop its View of the World Terrace Club.


Cultural Institutions






  • The country’s only independent museum dedicated to American financial history, the

    Museum of American Finance

    has interactive displays and historical artifacts pertaining to Wall Street, plus programming for families.


  • The

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    honors those who lost their lives during the Holocaust and offers visitors multiple perspectives on modern Jewish history, life and culture.


  • Located in Lower Manhattan’s popular Battery Park City,

    The

    Skyscraper Museum

    celebrates New York City’s rich architectural heritage as a City that influenced the modern skyscraper. 


Dining and Nightlife







  • A favorite spot of New York City’s political operatives,

    Blue Spoon Coffee Company

    offers fair-trade coffee and made-to-order sandwiches served by a friendly staff.


  • Uniquely combining the flavors of the Southwest with seafood,

    Cowgirl Sea-Horse

    is a lively spot in which to eat and drink in the heart of the South Street Seaport historic district.


  • Steps from the old Fulton Fish Market,

    Fresh Salt

    is a welcoming neighborhood bar that harks back to old New York, complete with a full menu of sandwiches, small plate items and advertised as having one of the best Bloody Marys in town. 


  • Located on a picturesque street in the financial district,

    Stone Street Tavern

    has outdoor seating and serves everything from bison burgers and fish 'n’ chips to lobster mac 'n’ cheese and salmon.


Shopping







  • From clothes and shoes to cribs and toys,

    Babesta

    provides everything a parent needs to outfit the littlest members of the family.


  • Bowne Printers

    gives visitors a glimpse inside a 19th-century print shop. At Bowne, visitors can view some of the world’s oldest working printing presses, and it even offers handcrafted print runs for letterheads, note cards and announcements.


  • For more than 20 years,

    Chameleon Comics and Cards

    has provided the neighborhood with an array of collectibles ranging from comics books to sports cards to graphic novels.


  • Located in a 19th-century ship’s chandlery,

    Pasanella and Son Vintners

    has more than 400 wines ranging from small, family-operated vineyards to established labels. In a tasting room that opens into a private garden, visitors can sample the shop's many wines.   


Attractions




  • Offering a fun way to experience New York City,

    Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

    ,

    Hornblower Cruises & Events

    ,

    New York Water Taxi

    and

    Statue Cruises

    all provide visitors with an opportunity to see the sights along the Hudson and East Rivers including some of the best views of the Statue of Liberty. 


New York City is made up of five distinct boroughs: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. The Neighborhood x Neighborhood initiative intends to spotlight the affordability and accessibility of neighborhoods across the five boroughs with a particular emphasis on areas that have seen new hotel development in recent years. Neighborhoods and featured highlights were chosen in collaboration with City Council officials, the Department of Cultural Affairs, NYC Small Business Services, business development districts, community leaders and with consideration of NYC & Company’s more than 2,000 members.


For more information about Lower Manhattan, visit nycgo.com/neighborhoods. To read the monthly Neighborhood x Neighborhood press releases and to view B-roll and photos of the neighborhood highlights, visit nycgo.com/pressphotos. Follow @nycgo_press on Twitter for the latest information about New York City travel and tourism.






















About NYC & Company:
NYC & Company is the official marketing, tourism and partnership organization for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. For more information, visit nycgo.com.



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