Battery Park City, New York City

Name: Battery Park City
Address: New York City, United States

#509 among attractions in New York City

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Battery Park City is a mainly residential 92-acre planned community and neighborhood on the west side of the southern tip of the island of Manhattan in New York City. It is bounded by the Hudson River on the west, the Hudson River shoreline on the north and south, and the West Side Highway on the east. The neighborhood is named for The Battery, formerly known as Battery Park, located directly to the south. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°42'40"N, 74°1'1"W

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Downtown Manhattan (Battery Park City)New York City United States

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Battery Park City – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National September 11 Memorial & Museum, One World Trade Center, Brookfield Place, 225 Liberty Street.

~920 ftE
September 11 memorial and museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum, New York City
5 min walk • The National September 11 Memorial & Museum stands as a poignant tribute in New York City, honoring the lives lost during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Located at the World Trade Center site, the memorial and museum serve as a solemn reminder of the...
~1280 ftNE
Dining and drinks on the 101st floor
One World Trade Center, New York City
7 min walk • One World Trade Center, also known as Freedom Tower, stands as a beacon of resilience and a symbol of the new skyline of New York City. Rising to a symbolic height of 1,776 feet, to honor the year of American independence, it is the tallest building in the Western...
~830 ftNE
Center with shopping, dining and events
Brookfield Place, New York City
4 min walk • Brookfield Place, nestled in the heart of New York City, is a premier shopping and dining destination that offers a unique blend of luxury and convenience. This upscale shopping center, located in the bustling area of Lower Manhattan, is a beacon of modern architecture...
~870 ftN
Park
225 Liberty Street, New York City
5 min walk • 225 Liberty Street, formerly known as Two World Financial Center, is a prominent feature of the New York City skyline. This sleek office building is situated in the heart of Lower Manhattan's bustling financial district, surrounded by the energy and history of one of...
~1240 ftE
Museum
World Trade Center site / Ground Zero, New York City
7 min walk • The World Trade Center site, commonly known as Ground Zero, stands as a poignant landmark in the heart of New York City, United States. It is the location where the Twin Towers once soared into the skyline before the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
~1310 ftE
Memorial
World Trade Center cross, New York City
7 min walk • The World Trade Center cross, also known as the Ground Zero cross, is an intersecting steel beam discovered amidst the debris of the World Trade Center site in New York City, following the devastating terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
~1380 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield World Trade Center, New York City
7 min walk • Westfield World Trade Center is a shopping mall at the World Trade Center complex in Manhattan, New York, that is operated and managed by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.
~870 ftN
Park
World Financial Center Plaza, New York City
5 min walk • The World Financial Center Plaza, nestled in the bustling heart of New York City, is a premier destination for both business professionals and tourists alike. This architectural marvel, a complex of buildings designed by Cesar Pelli, stands as a testament to the city's...
~1500 ftN
Memorial, Historical place, Memorial site
Irish Hunger Memorial, New York City
8 min walk • The Irish Hunger Memorial is a 0.5-acre park at the corner of Vesey Street and North End Avenue in the Battery Park City neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
~1420 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical and heritage tours
9/11 Tribute Museum, New York City
7 min walk • The 9/11 Tribute Museum, formerly known as the 9/11 Tribute Center and Tribute WTC, shares the personal stories of family members who lost loved ones, survivors, rescue and recovery workers, volunteers and Lower Manhattan residents with those who want to learn about the September 11 attacks.
~1570 ftE
Street
Liberty Street, New York City
8 min walk • Liberty Street is a street in New York City that stretches east-west from the middle of Lower Manhattan almost to the East River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Battery Park City?

Nearby attractions include One World Financial Center, New York City (2 min walk), Shearwater, New York City (3 min walk), 90 West Street, New York City (4 min walk), Brookfield Place, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to Battery Park City by public transport?

The nearest stations to Battery Park City:

Metro

WTC Cortlandt • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
World Trade Center • Lines: Hob–Wtc, Nwk–Wtc (7 min walk)

Ferry

Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (8 min walk)
Battery Park • Lines: Sc-Ny (14 min walk)

Bus

Trinity Place/Rector Street • Lines: M55 (8 min walk)
Church Street/Liberty Street • Lines: M55 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Exchange Place • Lines: Hblr (25 min walk)
Essex Street • Lines: Hblr (26 min walk)