THE WALK
From Dutch Trading Post to American Powerhouse
Lower Manhattan packs four centuries into a few walkable blocks. Dutch New Amsterdam, British New York, and the young republic all left their marks here, often on the very same corner.
We trace the city's founding on its original streets, from the Battery to the room where Washington said goodbye to his officers. Small groups, an easy pace, and stories the plaques leave out.
What you'll see
Bowling Green
The city's oldest park, once home to a king's statue that patriots melted into bullets
The Castello Plan
The 1660 map of New Amsterdam, the city as a Dutch trading post
Federal Hall
Where Washington took the oath and the Bill of Rights was drafted
Fraunces Tavern
Washington's farewell to his officers, and a few tavern tales
Stone Street
The first paved street in the city, still lined with taverns
YOUR GUIDE
"I don't do scripts. I do the
stories the plaques leave out."
Andy McNeil - founder & guide, McNeil Tours
Every walk is small by design, paced easy, and built around your
questions. Come curious - leave with a city you finally understand.
Walkers say it best.
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