Financial District Whitehall Street and State Street

This area is true to its name, of course, but don't judge a book by it's cover. There’s no shortage of other options for when you want to step away from the spreadsheets and enjoy a bone-dry martini. You can also eat with a view of the Statue of Liberty at Pier A Harbor House, or shop luxe at the breathtaking Oculus or Brookfield Place. For those who live in Brooklyn, the area is extremely accessible by the NYC Ferry Service, an affordable, and far more relaxing way to get around than the subway. All of this is to say: you don’t have to work in finance to get the most out of this dynamic neighborhood.