Hanover Square, New York City

Name: Hanover Square
Address: New York City, United States

#819 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park

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Hanover Square is a square with a public park in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. It is triangular in shape, formed by the intersections of Pearl Street and Hanover Street; Pearl Street and a street named "Hanover Square" itself (whose opposite side of Pearl continues as Hanover St.; and William Street and Stone Street. The side between Hanover/Pearl intersection and William/Stone intersection is a pedestrian pathway along the building front facing the square and Pearl Street. Most surrounding buildings are primarily commercial. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 10 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°42'17"N, 74°0'33"W

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Downtown Manhattan (Financial District)New York City United States

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Hanover Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fraunces Tavern Museum, Wall Street, Museum of American Finance, New York City Police Museum.

~750 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Fraunces Tavern Museum, New York City
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's historic district, Fraunces Tavern Museum is a venerable institution that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the early history of the United States. Situated at 54 Pearl Street in Lower Manhattan, this museum is housed in one...
~860 ftN
Street, Neighbourhood
Wall Street, New York City
5 min walk • Wall Street is not just a street in New York City—it is synonymous with the financial heartbeat of the United States, if not the world. Located in the lower Manhattan area, Wall Street runs east from Broadway to South Street, encompassing the heart of the Financial...
~620 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum of American Finance, New York City
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's bustling financial district, the Museum of American Finance serves as a sanctuary of education and exploration into the rich tapestry of the United States' financial history and practices.
~550 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
New York City Police Museum, New York City
3 min walk • The New York City Police Museum is a museum that has featured the history and contributions of the New York City Police Department since its establishment in 1845.
~340 ftNE
Skyscraper, Neo-renaissance architecture
1 Wall Street Court, New York City
2 min walk • 1 Wall Street Court is a residential building in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City. The 15-story building, designed by Clinton and Russell in the Renaissance Revival style, was completed in 1904 at the intersection of Wall, Pearl, and Beaver Streets.
~290 ftN
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
20 Exchange Place, New York City
2 min walk • 20 Exchange Place, formerly the City Bank–Farmers Trust Building, is a skyscraper in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City.
~30 ftNW
Memorial
Queen Elizabeth II Garden, New York City
1 min walk • The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden is located in Hanover Square in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City. It commemorates the Commonwealth victims of the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on July 6, 2010.
~780 ftNE
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
70 Pine Street, New York City
4 min walk • 70 Pine Street – formerly known as the 60 Wall Tower, Cities Service Building, and American International Building – is a 67-story, 952-foot residential building in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City.
~740 ftS
Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Vietnam Veterans Plaza, New York City
4 min walk • Vietnam Veterans Plaza is an American memorial plaza in Manhattan, New York. It honors New York City citizens who served during the 20th-century Vietnam War.
~570 ftS
Park, Emery Roth, Garden
55 Water Street, New York City
3 min walk • 55 Water Street is a 687-foot-tall skyscraper on the East River in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City. The 53-story, 3.5-million-square-foot structure was completed in 1972.
~340 ftSW
Park
Stone Street, New York City
2 min walk • Stone Street is a short street in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City. It runs in two sections between Whitehall Street in the west and Hanover Square in the east.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hanover Square?

Nearby attractions include Queen Elizabeth II Garden, New York City (1 min walk), 1 Hanover Square, New York City (1 min walk), 1 William Street, New York City (1 min walk), 20 Exchange Place, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Hanover Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hanover Square:

Bus

Water St & Wall St • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (3 min walk)
Broadway & Battery Place • Lines: 120 (7 min walk)

Metro

Broad Street • Lines: J, Z (4 min walk)
Wall Street • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (7 min walk)
Whitehall • Lines: Sif (9 min walk)