Activity New York City, USA

Where America Began

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About this activity

Stand where George Washington took the oath of office and visit the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton. This immersive walk through Lower Manhattan reveals the turning points of American history at the very sites where they occurred.

Learn where the United States began to take shape as you walk the streets of Lower Manhattan. From George Washington’s first steps as president to the legacy of Alexander Hamilton, this tour traces the founding moments of America right where they happened. Explore churches, taverns, and financial institutions that have stood for centuries, and discover how New York helped shape the nation’s identity. Discover how New York City evolved from a Dutch trading post to one of the greatest cities in the world,

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Eyes on Manhattan

What is included

Included

Included: Guided Walking Tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

National Museum of the American Indian

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Visit the site of the former Fort Amsterdam and the Custom House. Currently, it the part of the Smithsonian Institute and houses the American Indian Museum.
Trinity Church NYC

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See the oldest church in New York and visit the grave of Alexander Hamilton.
Castle Clinton National Monument

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Fraunces Tavern Museum

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You’ll see the site where George Washington bid farewell to his troops after the Revolutionary War.
Stone Street

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Walk one of the oldest streets in Manhattan. It’s the first street to be paved.
Wall Street

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Yes, there was indeed a wall on Wall Street. Walk the street and learn its history.
Federal Hall

5 min

Visit the site where George Washington was inaugurated as the first president in 1789.
New York Stock Exchange

10 min

Experience the site of the New York Stock Exchange. Learn about the building and see “Fearless Girl” who faces the stock market