Wall Street Visitor Information

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Wall Street is a popular destination in Lower Manhattan. The street runs from Broadway to South Street on the East River. With its gorgeous gilded architecture and home to a large collection of the world's most prestigious and powerful financial firms, this area includes the area known as the Financial District in New York City.

Here you will find such historic financial landmarks as the New York Stock Exchange, the World Trade Center, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and 14 Wall Street (Bankers Trust Company Building). Many other companies call this area home as well, including JP Morgan, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and others.

If you're touring the Wall Street area, you can easily access various points throughout the street with the aid of three subway stops. The IRT Broadway-Seventh Avenue Line stops at Wall Street at William Street. The IRT Lexington Avenue Line stops at Wall Street and Broadway. The BMT Nassau Street Line stops as Wall Street and Broad Street. Pier 11 also sits at the end of the street offering ferry access to the street.

You can also enjoy one of the guided tours through the Wall Street area. The Wall Street Financial Crisis Tour is a two hour guided tour that takes you through Wall Street and the financial district, giving you an insider's look at the financial crisis, including tales of greed, corruption and profiteering. The four hour New York, New York Sightseeing Tour takes you to Wall Street as well as many other hot spots throughout the city. This guided tour also visits the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and many other popular destinations in the city.

If you're looking for lodging in the Wall Street area, you will have plenty of options to choose from. The Marriott Financial Center sits in the heart of the Financial District and offers four star accommodations as well as attentive service and attractive décor. Gild Hall — A Thompson Hotel is an immaculate four and a half star hotel that just off of Wall Street on historic Gold Street. This popular hotel will impress you with its contemporary décor and full range of thoughtful service. Just a short walk from Wall Street, you can find budget-friendly hotels such as the Sohotel, the Best Western Seaport Inn Downtown, and the Best Western Bowery Hanbee Hotel.

With its gorgeous architecture, historical significance, and important current relevance, Wall Street and the Financial District are a must-see for your trip to New York City!