Wall Street
- Address:Wall Street
- Admission:Free
5:00 AM Sunday, May 27
Passing clouds. Mild.
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Wall Street is synonymous with New York's Financial District and the New York Stock Exchange. The history of early New York, of New World capitalism and American commerce all come together in Wall Street, named for the protective barrier that once marked the northern boundary of the tiny Dutch settlement known as New Amsterdam.
There are some grand examples of architecture on Wall Street, including the classic pediments and pillars of the New York Stock Exchange and the 18th-century Federal Hall, commemorating the site where the first US Congress convened and Washington was sworn in as president.
On Broadway at Wall Street, historic Trinity Church hosts choral concerts and has an interesting museum and cemetery.
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Totally enjoyed the tour. Guide very knowledgeable about both finance and the area. Especially like he wore a mike so easy to hear. Moved us along but not too fast. Great tour.
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We took my 3 kids (ages 10, 13, and 15) and their grandparents (age 69) on this great tour of Wall Street. Our guide Sandy was very informative and made sure our tour experience was a good one. He was responsive and knowledgeable to all of our questions.
The tour was an easy walk for everyone in our group. We didn't actually go into any of the buildings (it was a Sunday) but it was fun to hear about the stories and history behind this area.
I would definitely recommend this tour as a nice way to spend an afternoon in the city. The tour only takes and hour and fifteen minutes. We also had time to enjoy some great NY pizza and explore other places on our own.
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Wall Street is in Lower Manhattan, running east from Broadway to South Street and the East River. The closest subway stations are on William Street and Broadway.
