things to do in downtown N.Y. after 8 p.m.?

hi, my wife and i should arrive at our hotel (mill. hilton,downtown) around 8 p.m. on a thurs. and rather than trying to figure out how to get to midtown(via subway) i would like to know what we could do to pass a few hours downtown, i.e. any late night shops,good food,bars and romantic walks in the vicinity of our hotel..all suggestions most welcome..thanks

things to do in downtown N.Y. after 8 p.m.?

True. not a lot stays open that late downtown. But there are some little gems you might want to check out.

BTW, when are you arriving?

Romantic walks: 2 come to mind.

Your hotel is bordered by Church St., Fulton St., and Dey Street (and a building). Follow along on a map:

http://lowermanhattan.info/flash/virtualtour/

1. Walk east on Fulton Street (the north exit of your hotel) until it ends and you%26#39;ll hit South Street Seaport. This are has very old cobblestone streets, tall ships, some historical sites and a mall!

http://southstreetseaport.com/html/

There are a few restaurants and bars that stay open late. No matter which you choose, you get great views of the Brooklyn Bridge! You%26#39;re practically under it.

2. Walk west on Liberty Street (one street south of your hotel), past the WTC site and through the World Financial Center. You%26#39;ll get to the Hudson River/Battery Park City walkway.

Here is a map:

http://www.bpcparks.org/bpcp/map/map.php

Walk all the way to the water to get to the path. Look to your right and you can see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Liberty State Park. Walk south and you can go all the way to the tip of Manhattan.

Some streets will seem kinda dead and closed down, but they are not dangerous.

I beleive that Southwest NY, a restaurant in the North Cove marina, serves dinner late. Lovely setting.

http://worldfinancialcenter.com/dining/?id=17

http://www.southwestny.com/

things to do in downtown N.Y. after 8 p.m.?

thanks queensboulevard..some great wee tips there, we arrive at J.F.K. around 6.p.m. so i hope we%26#39;ll get to our hotel around 8 p.m. on Nov 16th...the south seaport sounds just perfect..