This ultimate guide to the Battery covers the fascinating history of Battery Park, including how it got its name, as well as a laundry list of the many things to see and do there.

The National September 11 Memorial is steeped in symbolism and meaning. The Survivor Tree is an important part of the story of 9/11 and how New York City recovered and rebuilt.

Whether you book a suite in one of New York’s fanciest hotels alongside Central Park, a quirky room in an offbeat boutique property, or an elegant bedroom in a historic brownstone, where you stay is a bit part of your trip. 

New York City is a world-renowned destination for many attractions, including its famous museums. It also has quite a few lesser-known museums that aren’t visited as much — but should be.

Bird-watching in Central Park, strolling across the Brooklyn Bridge, and riding the Staten Island Ferry are just three examples of free things you can do in New York City.