The first time I moved into an apartment was in New York CityFinancial District of’s in 2018. Since then, it’s been my mission to discover all the coolest things in the area. This is one Manhattan’s underrated neighborhoods. FiDi is a popular place for finance bros to work in high-rises during the day, but it becomes a ghost city at night. This reputation belies the many dining options, nightlife, and activities that FiDi has to offer. It’s true this part of New York City is a little sleepy, which I really appreciate on weeknights. However, there’s a lot to do in the area if one knows where to look. I also work here (TravelerOne World Trade is where’s offices, so I can honestly say that I live, breathe, eat and sleep FiDi.
You can choose between a mix of classic tourist attractions, such as the Charging Bull and the One World Observatory or local activities like drinking at Fraunces Tavern or wandering Seaport on a weekend. How to spend a perfect FiDi day according to a resident, and some other suggestions from others Condé Nast Traveler There are editors scattered throughout.
Breakfast bagel sighting and bulls at 8 am
BEC (bacon egg and cheese) bagel is the perfect way to start your New York day. Liberty Bagels. You can get a rainbow bagel if that’s what you want, but for something lighter, I suggest the Egg Everything with Scallion Cream Cheese or the classic BEC, if you are looking for something more filling. Take your bagel with you and then walk next door to see Charging Bull. You can wait in line for a picture, or head a few blocks away to the New York Stock Exchange, where the Fearless Girl statue was relocated a few years ago—it’s less crowded. Wall Street is a great place to see the Stock Exchange. You can also get a good view of Trinity Church. Printemps New York Shop in Manhattan for a bit of Parisian flair. Battery Park is only a few short steps from The Bull (and the Fearless Girl), and you can take a walk through one of the few green spaces between FiDi’s high-rise buildings.
