What to do in Battery Park

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Located at the southernmost point of Manhattan, where New York City was born, Battery Park’s evolution has mirrored the history of the city itself. Its waterfront location made it a pivotal place for trade, conquest and defense, immigration, recreation, entertainment, transportation, and tourism for hundreds of years.

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.

Read the full article here: What To Do at Battery Park in New York (And How It Got Here)