NEW YORK CITY 🇺🇸
Foley Square
Foley Square is a street intersection in the Civic Center district of Lower Manhattan, New York City, that houses the triangular Thomas Paine Park. The space is bounded to the north by Worth Street, to the east by Centre Street, and to the west by Lafayette Street, and it is located south of Manhattan’s Chinatown and east of Tribeca. It was named after Thomas F. “Big Tom” Foley, a powerful Tammany Hall district leader and local bar owner.
The square is home to a number of civic structures, including the classic facades and colonnaded entrances of the 1933-built United States Courthouse, which is fronted by artist Lorenzo Pace’s sculpture Triumph of the Human Spirit; the New York County Courthouse; the Church of St. Andrew; the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse – known before 2003 as the Foley Square Courthouse.
Five bronze historical medallions set solid into parts of the surrounding sidewalks, recount the history of the park and its environs, including one commemorating the “Negro Burial Ground,” an 18th-century African-American burial ground discovered during square construction. The African Burial Place National Monument was established to protect this burial ground.
The Foley Square Greenmarket is open all year and sells baked products as well as locally grown fruits and vegetables that are guaranteed to have been produced within three days of sale. Because of its proximity to Chinatown, Foley Square is frequently visited by a big number of people practicing tai chi in the mornings.
Discover New York City on a Free Tour!
World Free Tours wants to help travelers like you get the most out of New York City. We believe that the Free Walking Tour of New York is a great option to experience the city not only because it is informative, but also entertaining, and budget-friendly!
No need to pay any fees upfront. Instead, you can join the tour simply by making an online reservation, and if you enjoy the tour, you may tip the guide at the end.
You set the price!
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Free Tour of New York 🇺🇸
Explore the Big Apple on foot with a local tour guide!
You’ll get to see all the best spots, from the Charging Bull of Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange to the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, with stunning panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty.
Experience New York City your way and book the Free Walking Tour of New York City!
Tour Information
Price: Free
Language: English 🇬🇧
Starting point: See Map
Duration: 2.5 hours
Covid-19 measures: Our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations.
FAQ
What will I see during the tour?
– National September 11 Memorial & Museum
– Charging Bull of Wall Street
– Brooklyn Bridge
– Empire State Building
– Statue of Liberty
– World Trade Center
– New York Stock Exchange
– Broadway
– Battery Park
– National Museum of the American Indian
– Local food
– and more!
How much should I tip?
If you enjoyed the experience, at the end of the tour you may tip your guide according to your budget and level of satisfaction.
How do I find the guide?
The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point. Try to arrive 5-10 minutes before the starting time as it may not be possible to meet the guide after the tour has already started.
Do I need to print my reservation?
No. Just bring your booking confirmation e-mail on your smartphone!
