Gordon Gekko told the world that greed is good, but there’s much more to Wall Street – and the (former) Financial District – than finance and greed! Dutch settlement, the British, and the Revolutionary War may come to mind. Yes, we’ll talk finance on this walking tour. Sure, we’ll explore NYC’s Dutch roots, the Redcoats, and the Sons of Liberty. But this old part of New York City is also a saint’s birthplace, a Lenape hunting trail, anarchists, the invention of takeout food, vandals, an infamous ghost, the former home of a wild turkey, immigrants, and obscure monuments. It’s dark alleys and twisty streets and secrets. Wear comfy shoes and bring your camera to this spotlight on unexpected Wall Street.
This walk is sold out and the waitlist is full.
Accessibility
This is a two hour walk, slightly under 1.5 miles long. There are many benches and curb cuts along the route, so it is wheelchair accessible. There are also bathrooms along the way. The route starts at a subway station (South Ferry/Whitehall) with an elevator and ends near the same subway station.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Sunday, May 4, 20251:00 PM
2 hours
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
