Guides

Where to Eat Near One World Trade Center — Where to eat near One World Trade Center: the food halls at Brookfield Place, Eataly at 4 WTC, Stone Street and the Seaport, with walk times from the plaza.
Where to Shop in Lower Manhattan: The Oculus, Brookfield Place, and the Rest — Shopping in Lower Manhattan: Westfield World Trade Center in the Oculus, Brookfield Place across West Street, plus walk times, rainy-day routes and the tax rule.
Things to Do in Lower Manhattan at Night, When the Offices Empty Out — Things to do in Lower Manhattan at night: the free ferry ride, the bridge after dark, Stone Street, the lit memorial pools, and what's actually open late in FiDi.
Museums in Lower Manhattan: Five Worth an Hour of Your Day — The museums in Lower Manhattan worth your time, with real hours and locations: the Skyscraper Museum, the Seaport Museum's tall ships, Federal Hall, and more.
Free Things to Do in Lower Manhattan (That Are Actually Worth Your Time) — Free things to do in Lower Manhattan: the 9/11 Memorial pools, the Staten Island Ferry, Trinity Church, Federal Hall, the Elevated Acre and more, with walk times from John Street.
Where to Book Dinner in the Financial District When It Matters — Special occasion restaurants in the Financial District NYC: anniversary dinners, birthdays, and tables for eight, with addresses and walk times from John Street.
South Street Seaport in the Fall: Rooftop Shows, Tall Ships, and Harbor Air — What to do at South Street Seaport in the fall: rooftop concerts at Pier 17, the museum's historic ships, waterfront walks, and the rink that arrives in November.
Breakfast in the Financial District: Where We Actually Go in the Morning — The best breakfast in the Financial District NYC: bagel counters, an Aussie cafe, and a French bakery, all a short walk from John Street, with weekend hours advice.
Where to Eat in Tribeca: The Restaurants We Send Guests To — The best restaurants in Tribeca NYC, from The Odeon to Frenchette and Locanda Verde, with walk times and honest takes from a host 15 minutes away in FiDi.
Coffee in the Financial District: Where to Get a Good Cup Near John Street — The best coffee shops in the Financial District NYC, with addresses, hours and walk times from 17 John Street, plus which ones actually open on weekends.
Rooftop Bars in the Financial District: Where to Drink Above Lower Manhattan — The rooftop bars in the Financial District NYC that are worth the elevator ride, with addresses, hours and walk times from 17 John Street in Lower Manhattan.
Italian Restaurants in the Financial District: Where We Send Guests — The best Italian restaurants in the Financial District NYC, from handmade pasta on Ann Street to Stone Street pizza, all within a 10-minute walk of 17 John.
Things to Do in Lower Manhattan With Kids, a Short Walk From 17 John — The best things to do with kids in Lower Manhattan, from ferries to green space to the Seaport, all a short walk from 17 John Street in the Financial District.
Where to Buy Groceries Near 17 John Street in the Financial District — The closest grocery stores and markets to 17 John Street in the Financial District, with walk times, so you can stock the kitchen in your suite and cook like a local.
Battery Park From 17 John Street: The Harbor Edge of Lower Manhattan — What to do in Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, a walkable trip from 17 John Street: harbor views, the ferry to Liberty Island, gardens, and where to stop along the way.
Walking to Tribeca From 17 John Street: The Neighborhood Just North of FiDi — Tribeca is a 15-minute walk north from 17 John Street. Here's what the neighborhood is like, where to eat, and how to get there on foot from the Financial District.
South Street Seaport From 17 John Street: The Waterfront a Few Blocks Away — The South Street Seaport is about a 7-minute walk from 17 John Street. Cobblestone streets, Pier 17 rooftop, the Brooklyn Bridge view, and where to eat down by the water.
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial and One World Trade Center From 17 John Street — The 9/11 Memorial and One World Trade Center are about a 10-minute walk from 17 John Street. What to see, how to plan a visit, and what's nearby in the Financial District.