Visit Wall Street

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America has been one of the leading economies in the world for many decades. Much of the world's trade is dependent on the strength of the American economy. When the Wall Street Crash occurred in 1929, ripples shuddered through the world, and the effects were strongly felt. Visit Wall Street in New York's financial district to see where it all goes down. Bustling streets roar with traffic flows, while bankers and stock-brokers fill the streets. Yet, there's more to this financial hub of the world: Wall Street is steeped in history. Enjoy a tour of the Empire State Building and the Fraunces Tavern Museum to glimpse some of the amazing history of this nexus of people, cash and ideas.

On Broad Street nearby, discover an 18th century tavern where you can enjoy a pub lunch or a beer. There are thousands of newspapers and magazines lined on the shelves of the vendors. Stop for a hot-dog from one of the vendor stands. If you are wearing a suit, have your shoes shined at one of the many road-side shoe-shine businesses. The bustling New York Stock Exchange is where contorted faces, and calls of the stock-brokers ring out. The frantic activity is complete with the antics of stock-brokers that are often hilarious, jumping about holding aloft papers with hysteria.

The stock exchange is much different from its humble beginnings beneath a buttonwood tree on Wall Street since 1792. Unfortunately the New York Stock Exchange is not open to the general public, but visiting the original buttonwood tree is a must for all those intrigued with New York's enormity. Special tours to the New York Stock Exchange can be arranged for student groups, academics and journalists. While enjoying your tour of the bustling Wall Street, visit the United Nations headquarters for a tour of the building. The 14 Wall Street Restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy lunch while visiting Wall Street. Visit the White Horse for lunch or a drink. The White Horse is rich in history and culture.

To complete your tour of Wall Street, visit the Museum of American Financial History on Broadway and beaver Street. The Fraunces Tavern Museum of early American history is the original place where George Washington once bid farewell to his soldiers in 1783. Your fine tour of new York might be enjoyed in the comfort of a limousine, by foot, bus, subway, or taxi. The nearby Rockefeller Center is great for shopping, dinging and even ice skating.