James Watson House, New York City

Name: James Watson House
Address: New York City, United States

#957 among attractions in New York City

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The James Watson House, at 7 State Street between Pearl and Water Streets in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City, was built in 1793 and extended in 1806, and is now the rectory of the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton. It is located near the southern tip of Manhattan Island, across from Battery Park. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°42'9"N, 74°0'51"W

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Downtown Manhattan (Financial District)New York City United States

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Day trips

James Watson House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Battery Park, Castle Clinton, Fraunces Tavern Museum, Bowling Green.

~470 ftNW
Waterfront park with harbor views
Battery Park, New York City
3 min walk • Battery Park, a verdant oasis at the southern tip of Manhattan, offers New Yorkers and visitors alike a peaceful escape from the bustle of city life. This 25-acre public park, named for the artillery batteries that once lined the shore, boasts panoramic views of New...
~830 ftNW
Historic fort with small museum
Castle Clinton, New York City
5 min walk • Castle Clinton stands as a historical fortress and a welcoming landmark in the heart of New York City's Battery Park. Built just before the War of 1812, Castle Clinton was originally an island fortification named Castle Garden, intended to defend New York Harbor.
~810 ftNE
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...
~920 ftN
Oldest NYC public park, since 1733
Bowling Green, New York City
5 min walk • Bowling Green is a small public park in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City, at the southern end of Broadway.
~280 ftSW
Amusement park, Amusement ride
SeaGlass Carousel, New York City
2 min walk • The SeaGlass Carousel is a fish-themed carousel in Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City. The carousel opened to the public on August 20, 2015. The project to build a carousel was created by Warrie Price, founding president of the Battery Park Conservancy.
~550 ftN
Monuments and statues, Architecture
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, New York City
3 min walk • The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House is a custom house erected in 1902–1907 by the federal government to house the duty collection operations for the Port of New York.
~660 ftN
Museum
George Gustav Heye Center, New York City
4 min walk • The National Museum of the American Indian–New York, the George Gustav Heye Center, is a branch of the National Museum of the American Indian in Manhattan, New York City. The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution.
~1470 ftN
Park
Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza, New York City
8 min walk • Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza is a public park in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. formed by the triangular junction of Trinity Place, Greenwich Street and Edgar Street. It faces the Manhattan exit ramp from the Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel.
~110 ftE
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, New York City
1 min walk • The Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton is located in the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, a Roman Catholic parish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York at 7 State Street, between Pearl and Water Streets in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City.
~1140 ftN
Popular bronze statue and financial icon
Charging Bull, New York City
6 min walk • Charging Bull, sometimes referred to as the Bull of Wall Street or the Bowling Green Bull, is a bronze sculpture that stands on Broadway just north of Bowling Green in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City.
~1120 ftNW
Skyscraper, Beaux-Arts architecture
Whitehall Building, New York City
6 min walk • The Whitehall Building is a three-section residential and office building near the southern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City, adjacent to Battery Park in lower Manhattan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James Watson House?

Nearby attractions include Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, New York City (1 min walk), 17 State Street, New York City (1 min walk), Whitehall Street, New York City (2 min walk), Battery Park, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to James Watson House by public transport?

The nearest stations to James Watson House:

Bus

South Ferry/Terminal • Lines: M15-Sbs (2 min walk)
Broadway & Battery Place • Lines: 120 (5 min walk)

Metro

South Ferry • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Whitehall Street–South Ferry • Lines: N, R, W (3 min walk)

Ferry

Whitehall • Lines: Sif (4 min walk)
Battery Park • Lines: Sc-Ny (5 min walk)

Light rail

Essex Street • Lines: Hblr (35 min walk)
Exchange Place • Lines: Hblr (36 min walk)