The Occulus – A Westfield shopping center with a very unique architectural design great for photos inside & out.

The National 9/11 Museum & Memorial – Allow for 2 – 4 hours to spend at this landmark which is a modern day insightful & impactful experience.

The Freedom Tower/One World Observatory – Purchase a ticket in advance online & skip the lines to head to the top to witness uninterrupted 360 degree views of New York & New Jersey – dining is also available in the observatory.

Wall St – Wander around the Financial District & visit landmarks such as New York Stock Exchange, Charging Bull, Fearless Girl, Federal Hall/George Washington Statue eventually making your way down to Battery Park.

Staten Island Ferry – jump on the ferry (go upstairs to the right) for your free ride to Staten Island taking in your view of the Statue of Liberty. Arrive on Staten Island & either be adventurous & find something to visit (shops or museums) or hop straight back on the ferry back to Manhattan.

For the even more adventurous there are helicopter site seeing rides of Manhattan leaving from the South St Heliport, Pier 6. Another helicopter experience is New York on Air (NYonAir) with an open door experience you will never regret or forget (departs from New Jersey)!

Places of interest:

South St Seaport on Fulton St, Fulton St station/shops, Eatily Downtown, Federal Reserve Bank (book a tour well in advance of the vault).