Lower Manhattan on Friday, September 11
The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks brings road closures and commemorations in Lower Manhattan, plus events across the rest of the city, Gothamist reports. Check that list before you leave your hotel. Closed blocks and diversions change through the day.
Do not drive into the financial district. Do not expect a taxi to drop you at the memorial gates either. Take the subway, get out a few blocks away, and walk. Access around the memorial is screened, so entry is slow, and the surrounding streets fill early with families, first responders and official delegations.
If you are not attending a ceremony, push your downtown plans to Saturday or Sunday. The Manhattan waterfront around Battery Park, the ferries and the financial district are all easier once the anniversary events finish. Buildings and museums close to the site may run altered hours on the day, so confirm before you set out.
Sunday, September 13: Momo Crawl in Queens
The 14th annual Momo Crawl, described as the city's largest Himalayan food and cultural festival, takes over Jackson HeightsJackson HeightsThe most diverse neighborhood on earth, where Little India, Latin American blocks and historic garden apartments share a few square miles. in Queens on Sunday. Expect momos advertised at around 1 USD each, plus live music and dance performances, according to 6sqft. You buy a passport, then work your way along the route.
Go early. The neighborhood is a short subway ride from Midtown, and passport lines grow through the afternoon. This is the day to skip Manhattan's anniversary crowds altogether.
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