“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…”
You’ll spot those words across the harbor, but their echo begins right here in Battery Park.
Once lined with roaring cannons instead of carousels, Battery Park has always been where New York meets the world. Dutch settlers stepped ashore here. Immigrants looked out from Ellis Island toward it. Soldiers manned its ramparts. Today, it’s where skyline views, layered history, and a sea breeze collide in the middle of Manhattan’s rush.
Why go? Because this isn’t just a park. It’s the front porch of America. Where else can you gaze at Lady Liberty, trace your ancestry, find a hidden castle, and end your walk inside a glowing glass fish? It’s beauty and backbone, wrapped in salt air.
With our self-guided audio tour, Battery Park becomes more than a walk. It becomes a time machine. Your GPS-triggered guide speaks up at just the right moment, so you’re free to wander without missing the meaning.
Pay tribute at the Netherlands Monument and honor New York’s Dutch beginnings. Meet the first Italians to tread these shores. Stroll past monuments to service and sacrifice. Glance across the bay toward Lady Liberty and Ellis Island, then uncover the secrets behind their creation and the millions who passed through. Step into Castle Clinton, the star-shaped fort that once defended the city. Hear Staten Island’s offbeat bid for an identity. And don’t miss the SeaGlass Carousel, where sea creatures spin beneath a canopy of swirling lights.
Just a heads-up: You may leave humming the national anthem, suddenly craving a ferry ride, or seriously considering a second lap. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
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Know Before You Go
Note:
The Battery (Battery Park, Lower Manhattan) has ongoing coastal resiliency construction. As a result, portions of the park are temporarily closed, including Battery Wharf, the Gardens of Remembrance, and parts of the Oval Lawn. nycgovparks.org
- Project page (official): Battery Coastal Resilience — timeline & phases (Phase 1: 2024–2025; Phase 2: 2026–2027). New York City Government
- Current construction notices & advisories (closures/detours/updates): New York City Government
If you need a quick wording for listings or password emails, you can use:
“Portions of The Battery are temporarily closed for the Battery Coastal Resilience project (including Battery Wharf/Gardens of Remembrance/parts of the Oval Lawn). Check the project notices for current access and detours before you go.”
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Battery Park Map
Where To Start?
Starting Point Address: Battery Park Control House,3825 State St, New York, NY 10004
How Does It Work?
- Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions.
- Download the app (while in good Wi-Fi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. If multiple versions or entry points are available for your tour, be sure to download all the audio guides.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, and bring headphones on walking tours. CarPlay and Android Auto are currently not supported; we’re working toward a solution with Apple.
- To begin touring, go to the starting point and launch the app.
- The audio starts automatically once you reach the starting point. Stick to the tour route and speed limit for the best experience.
- Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
Audio Story Highlights
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Welcome to Battery Park
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Netherland Monument
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Alberti & Verrazzano Statue
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Pier A North River
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Pier Clock and Korean War Memorial
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American Merchant Mariners' Memorial
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Statue of Liberty
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Castle Clinton National Monument
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The Immigrants Statue
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East Coast Memorial
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SeaGlass Carousel
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Inclusions and Exclusions
App on your phone: A link to download the Action Tour Guide App and Password for your tours.
Easy to use: Stories play automatically via GPS, hands‑free. Assistance available all day via call, chat, or email.
Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Tours are valid forever.
Interactive audio stories: Experience local history and culture through clear, concise narratives from experienced narrators.
At your own pace: No group. Take breaks for photos, snacks, hikes. Go at your own pace.
Offline use: No cell signal or Wi-Fi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
Don’t miss a thing: Enjoy a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated videos, text guides, and hidden gems.
Transportation, parking fees, food, and drinks.
Entry tickets or reservations for any attractions along the route.
Car Rental: Please arrange a rental car at the closest airport or train station.
