Where America Began
Overview
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,
What's Included
- Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
1 Bowling Green
New York, NY 10004, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
89 Broadway
New York, NY 10006, USA
This will be close to many of the subways stops in lower Manhattan.
What To Expect
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National Museum of the American Indian
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Trinity Church Wall Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Castle Clinton National Monument
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fraunces Tavern Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stone Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wall Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Federal Hall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
New York Stock Exchange
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-327869P5
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Guided Walking Tour.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Where America Began is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Where America Began will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
