About Downtown New York
Downtown New York is often called Lower Manhattan. Lower Manhattan is the center of business and government in New York. The Lower Manhattan business district does include the Financial District that have round trip shuttles from New York airport. The Lenape originally inhabited what is now modern day New York City. The founding of a Dutch Fur Trading Post is what started the first European settlement.

Downtown New York definitely has something for everyone. There is shopping to satisfy even the die-hard shoppers. Stores include the big names of Macy’s and also Tiffany, along with Disney and a host of others. Sotheby’s is located in the area, along with many other famous Auction houses and Art Galleries. Lord and Taylor and Sak’s are located in Downtown New York.

Actual temperatures stay fairly moderate in New York City. one hundred degrees Fahrenheit is very rare for the city, and even the nineties are fairly uncommon. But you’re surrounded by asphalt and concrete, which will bounce that heat right back at you. Prepare for it to feel a lot hotter than the thermometer is reading. Likewise, there are usually less than twenty days a year where the temperature doesn’t get above freezing, but the wind will make it feel colder.

As far as precipitation goes, it rains or snows an average of one hundred and twenty two days per year. Total precipitation usually amounts to around fifty inches a year. While that means roughly two thirds of the year will give you dry skies, you’ll still want to make sure that you have a good umbrella on hand for your commute.

Manhattan is full of parks, from Central Park with over twenty five million guests per year to tiny pocket parks known only to locals. You’ll find this to be the perfect place to enjoy the first warm day of spring or to squeeze the last bit of sunshine out of fall before winter sets in.

When looking for a day filled with fun, Central Park is the place to go. There are eight hundred forty three acres of grass to run and play, take a hike or jog around for exercise. viewing the New York City skyline is a relaxing time that will fill you with awe and wonderment. Taking in a show on Broadway, or visiting the 9/11 Memorial will allow you to enjoy and thank your lucky stars. No trip to Downtown New York is complete without visiting Grand Central Station.

To satisfy the taste buds, one can find a host of food trucks along the sidewalks or in the parks. Walking along, you can find a location for any cultural cuisine. Pizza, Barbecue, Italian, Thai, Chinese and American, to name a few are all nestled in Downtown New York and anxious to show you how they do food right. When visitors need a ride to go to the other end of town, hailing b is the popular way to go. Many cab companies are privately owned however there are scores of options. Downtown New York also is known for the subway. With so many available routes, you can reach any destination in the area via subway ride. Of course there are buses and limousines too, for those who choose to drive alone, there are a host of Car Rental Agencies available to contact. Hertz, Enterprise and Budget headline the names.