New York City’s Financial District, known by its nickname FiDi, is a booming neighborhood at the southern tip of Manhattan. It is enclosed by the West Side Highway on the west, Chambers Street on the North, Brooklyn Bridge on the northeast, and The Battery on the south. Historically this neighborhood was all about business. It is where the Twin Towers stood and where One World Trade Center is now located. But in recent years it’s become a place for fun. Many of city’s best restaurants, bars, parks, museums, and activities are all located in this area.
There are playgrounds for the kids, shopping centers for adults, fancy food halls for foodies, public sculptures for art lovers, and more. And the good news is this neighborhood is dense, so you can pack a lot into your visit. Here is a guide to one of New York City’s most buzzy neighborhoods. It is bounded by the West Side Highway on the west, Chambers Street and City Hall Park on the north, Brooklyn Bridge on the northeast, the East River to the southeast, and South Ferry and the Battery on the south
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