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Activity: Battery Park Price: Included in a free walking tour. Voluntary tip depending on what you think of the visit.

This park combines history, nature and tourism in one place. A stop you can't miss on your next visit to New York.

Battery Park

What is Battery Park

Battery Park is a New York public park known for its panoramic views of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty. It was the first park in the city and its long history dates back to the seventeenth century.

The park has a variety of gardens and green areas. It also houses several historical and cultural points of interest. Another of its main attractions is Castle Clinton, a historic fort built in 1811. It also has an open-air theater where shows and events are held throughout the year.

The Statue of Liberty can be reached using the ferries that depart from the park.

Where is Battery Park?

The park is located along the shoreline of the Hudson River, at the southern tip of Manhattan Island.  It is surrounded by the city's financial district and is easily accessible by public transport from anywhere in the city.

The nearest subway station is South Ferry-Whitehall Street, served by New York City Subway Line 1. We can also get there by bus from different parts of the city.

In addition, the park is located near other important tourist spots such as the World Trade Center and One World Trade Center.

History of Battery Park

The history of Battery Park begins in 1626, when the Dutch founded New Amsterdam on the island of Manhattan. It was the first park in the city and was originally called The Battery after the battery of cannons that were there defending the city from attacks by sea.

As early as 1811 Fort Clinton was built, being used as a boarding station for ferries bound for Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Over the next decade, the park began its transformation into a recreational place for New Yorkers. Green areas were expanded and gardens built, benches and rest areas were also installed.

In the nineteenth century, the park was a popular place for strolling and outdoor events. During the twentieth century, the park was renovated and new attractions were added, such as the Theater and the Art Museum.

Due to its long history, the park has undergone multiple changes and renovations. However, most of the time it has been an essential place for New York City.

Things to do in Battery Park

Battery Park offers us a wide variety of activities to enjoy it. Here is an example of some of the things you can do in the park:

  • Enjoy the panoramic views. Due to its location on the southern tip of the island of Manhattan, it offers stunning views of the Hudson River, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. It is also a great place to take photos.
  • Walk and admire nature. The park has a great diversity of gardens and green areas, ideal for a walk enjoying nature.
  • Visit tourist spots. The park is surrounded by several important tourist spots, such as Clinton Castle, the Battery Park Theater or the Battery Park Museum of Art.
  • Go by ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Battery Park is the starting point for ferries transporting visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It is an excellent opportunity to visit these places

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  • Attend outdoor events. There are a variety of outdoor activities, such as concerts or theatre shows and fairs, which take place at different times of the year.

Why visit Battery Park

Battery Park is a place worth visiting for many reasons. First of all, it is a historical place. As mentioned above, the history of Battery Park dates back to 1626 and has been an important defense center, a place of recreation and a popular tourist spot. It is a place full of history and of great importance to New York City.

The park offers stunning views of the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It is an ideal place for photography and enjoying the views. It is the starting point for ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, two emblematic places of New York that must be visited.

It is an oasis of nature next to the city. Its green areas and gardens are perfect for an excursion and enjoy nature. It is also surrounded by important tourist spots.

It is a location that combines history, nature and tourism in the same place. A stop you can't miss on your next visit to New York.


It may also be that you make the trip on your own and want to do a tour that includes a visit to Battery Park with a specialized guide outside of I take you to New York. In that case, you can book this activity for yourself with Civitatis.

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