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A symbol of gender diversity in the workplace, Fearless Girl was commissioned by State Street and created by sculptor, Kristen Visbal. Once residing directly across from the Charging Bull and intended as a sign of strength next to the Bull, the creator of the Bull sued to have her removed, claiming commercial exploitation. As a result, Fearless Girl's new home now resides directly across from the NY Stock Exchange. In the spot where she once stood proudly across from the Bull now resides a plaque and footprints where people could take photos where she once stood. There is definitely a lot less of a crowd waiting to take pictures of the Fearless Girl. So photo ops are easy to come by without massive queues like the Bull has. We arrived around 11am in the morning on a Sunday and found it was virtually deserted. Allowing us to take as much photos as we wanted without any distractions. read more

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I was walking around the Wall Street area after work today, and finally stopped to check out the Fearless Girl statue. I've passed by it so many times but never actually took a moment to look at it. I'm so glad I did! It's smaller than I expected but has a really strong presence when you're standing right in front of it. A quick little stop, but a nice reminder to slow down once in a while. When I got home, my niece posed like the Fearless Girl statue! Girl Power! lol read more

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While exploring the Financial District in the evening, I saw the Fearless Girl, the bronze statue near the New York Stock Exchange! This sculpture was created by Kristen Visbal and was installed in New York City's Financial District in March 2017. The Fearless Girl was originally installed near the Famous Charging Bull statue, but it was moved. You'll see the bronze statue facing the New York Stock Exchange at Wall Street. The bronze statue depicts a fearless girl standing confidently. The charging bull has long lines for pictures, but the Fearless Girl had relatively small lines for pictures during the evening hours on a Thursday night. I'd recommend stopping by and taking a look at this fantastic artwork in the Financial District. It's a few blocks away from the Battery park. read more

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placed in front of the "Charging Bull" statue Why its there: statue was sponsored by the asset-management firm State Street Global Advisors as part of a campaign to promote the company's commitment to gender equality. Her message was clear: It's time for women to take their rightful place in the boardrooms of Wall Street. she first appeared on the eve of International Women's Day in 2017, the Fearless Girl was an instant sensation. Staring down the Charging Bull of Wall Street, she embodied female empowerment in a city and an industry known for its male dominance. One thing is sure - no matter where she stands, the Fearless Girl will continue to inspire and empower for years to come read more

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4.5 stars "We're not going to take it, we're not going to take it anymore!". Statue is smaller than I thought, but it's located right in the walkway next to the New York Stock Exchange and another Christmas tree. All females need to take a picture with the "Fearless Girl" pose. 2023 #94 read more

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One of my favorite spots to visit! This statue is super small, be careful or you'll walk right past it. It's supposed to symbolize female empowerment. Originally it was across the street from the Charging Bull but was moved in front of the NYSE. IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

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If you weren't seeking out Fearless Girl or didn't know where she was, you'd probably miss her. She is now on Broad Street at Wall Street. However, once you see her, you'll love her. She is a great piece of public art, and I love everything she stands for. read more

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With elbows held akimbo and the turbulence of Wall Street corruption staring her in the face, this four-foot bronze girl remains steadfast in her determination. I was surprised she wasn't facing the Charging Bull statue which empowered her presence, but the sculptor of the bull was offended that his statue was being used for "advertising" purposes. I think he missed the point, but the city complied with his wishes and moved her down Broad Street facing down the NYSE. The statue by Kristen Visbal still makes its point, and of course, an Instagram moment is born. RELATED - Exploring NYC? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ZvQA2F read more

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This four foot tall statue of a little girl is supposed to represent female empowerment. Originally placed staring down the Wall Street Bull it was also meant to raise awareness for gender diversity in corporate leadership. With her defiant look and body position she shows no fear and is fierce in the face of big business corporate America. Now across the New York Stock Exchange she is better positioned to keep watch and convey her story. Also, as it's a popular tourist attraction with many taking pictures with her this is a better spot. The area by the bull get way too crowded to begin with. read more

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Another statue you need to see is this young lady not taking any crap. Fearless Girl has been a hit ever since she first appeared several years ago outside Bowling Green. If you like public art you have to visit her. Controversy arose when she was installed. The city moved her a few blocks over. According to sources she is a symbol of women's rights and other issues. It really isn't that easy to put up a statue in NYC. There's so many that it seems easy to. In reality there's a process that may take awhile. She was approved and was placed facing the Charging Bull. This caused some controversy among some and especially the Bull's artist because it apparently diminished the other statue. It was argued by some about how this made Charging Bull look bad. They thought she was sending the wrong message standing in the way of a good market. It caused her to be moved from her original location. She is now in front of the Stock Exchange in the middle of the brick street. There's no vehicles allowed so this is safe for walking. read more

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I'm always a fan of public art, if your near by check it out and get your photo op. Quite small but leaves an impact, cute! read more

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I love her as a work of art. I leave the politics and reason for her existence to everyone else. I love her defiant expression and pose. I love her thick hair and ponytail. I love her dress and shoes that remind me of a street kid from the 1920's or 1930's. My photos are from her original location. I hope to go see her at her new location during warmer weather. I think they should leave the Charging Bull where he is. All alone. The Bull detracts from her strength as a solitary spirit doing it her way. Up in your face! read more

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Vy D.

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A need-to-go place when I work in financial industry. Hope everyone is like the Fearless Girl through all the ups and downs of the stock market. read more

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Saira K.

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This is a bronze sculpture of a girl. It was made by artist Kristen Visbal. The girl is four feet tall and she looks strong. The sculpture was made for International Women's Day in 2017. You can go there in the Financial District across the New York Stock Exchange. There's copies in other places, like Norway and Australia. read more

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Such a powerful piece of artwork. The Fearless Girl faces the New York Stock Exchange building and is a popular attraction at Wall Street. The Fearless girl wears a dress with a short ponytail. I love the defiant look on her face. Many visitors come by and stand next to her, mirroring her powerful pose. There usually isn't a line like the Charging Bull nearby so there's no wait. Definitely a must-see at Wall Street. read more

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The Fearless Girl Statute recently moved on Monday, 10 December 2018 from its old location at Bowling Green Park to its new location outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building. The new official address is now 11 Wall Street, Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, 10005. The address on Yelp needs to be updated. I visited the Fearless Girl in October 2018 when she was still located at the old location. I came to NYC for my birthday weekend and this statute was on my list of places to visit. At the old location, she faced the Charging Bull Statue. Now, she faces the New York Stock Exchange building. This statute is a perfect symbol letting the world know that young girls can stand up to WALL STREET; thus, we all can rise up to have successful careers. We can also all fight for equal pay for women not only in the financial industry but in all industries. Even though she no longer faces the Charging Bull, rumour has it that the Bull will be removed from the Bowling Green Park and brought over to the NYSE as well. This is a cool statute so I recommend coming to see it :) Bring your nieces and nephews. Bring your friends and family. Everyone seems to enjoy taking a picture with the FEARLESS GIRL and it turns out to be a good education lesson for young children. *** - This is my 191st total Yelp review. - I have written 145 Yelp reviews in 2018 read more

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So happy we were able to stop by and take pictures with Fearless Girl. She is the best. On the north side of this mini plaza, the crowds were happy to make space so people could take their pictures. Adults and kids were posing with FG. It was delightful. The plaza can be quite crowded, so be mindful of where you are walking...ie the street. read more

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Art! Nothing changes attitudes and feelings more than a striking piece of art! The crowds are quite excited to see this new entrant to the New York City art scene and we were equally excited! The bull was installed after the crash of 1987 and the fearless girl was installed after a misogynist was installed in office. Stay strong girl! Stay strong women! Life is good! read more

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The statue of the Fearless Girl was originally situated directly in front of the Charging Bull statue; this was so that she could serve as symbol of women's empowerment. She was only supposed to be in that original location for a week... Due to an unexpectedly overwhelming response from both New Yorkers and tourists, her stay at the Charging Bull location was extended. This is a VERY popular statue! If you want to take pictures or selfies that don't contain hordes of random people, I suggest you either come here very early or very late. read more

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I loved seeing the fearless girl as a woman. She gives a sense of empowerment. Although it is a just a small statue in front of the stock exchange, it is still a must see if you are in the area. read more

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The fearless girl used to be facing the Charging Bull in the middle, recently went back again after my forest visit back in 2017 when she was facing the bull. Currently she has been removed and placed in front of the NYSE still a beautiful place to be located for she is now look into the exchange instead of the bull. The new location will have people, including tourist, travel a little longer to see both icon statues instead of both in the same crowded area. Rumors are spreading in which the Charging Bull will be moved as well, only time will tell what occurs. Still a wonder experience the first time to see the Fearless girl. read more

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She's inspiring and badass. As an educator, she embodies the courage, independence and unafraid attitude I hope all of my female students embrace. I love how her ponytail is airborne. I wish she were not facing the Wall Street Bull, since they are two separate statues and their closeness has unintended meaning. (The Bull was more popular with tourists). But the Fearless Girl is still worth visiting and close to Federal Hall, a must visit in NYC. read more

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In the beginning, there was the bull, who had stayed guardian of Wall Street for years. Then, as if miraculously, there was the Girl, standing up to (and staring down) the bull. The Girl was an immediate hit, both for the public, and for the world at large, who made her into a symbol about female empowerment and a new attraction to the financial district. It can be a bit tough to get a picture or see her clearly, with a huge crowd always circled around her. Good art should inspire conversation and reflection, and the Fearless Girl provides that in spades. read more

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I should review the bull itself first, as that was what was there first, for so long. Still the somewhat controversial "Fearless Girl" set the stage, and got the most attention. And the pictures. My wife stood next to the fearless girl, and got a pic. The bull, a symbol of growing wealth and prosperity, stood quietly while everyone paid attention to the girl. Not surprising, given our societal changes. Challenge is good. Recognition of the need to address our issues and needs is good. So yay fearless girl! Still, the bull isn't bad. We need to remember that riding that bull is what got us to this level of prosperity. Ok, political statement over. BOTH are worth the visit! Hmmm... where is the bear statue? ;) read more

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Who knew a small statue could have such impact?! I suppose the artist only hoped. But doubt she foresaw the public embrace of this new work of public art in the FiDi. Across from the famous Bull of Wall Street, she stands, fearlessly facing the charging bull. Her hair blows in the wind and her hands are resolutely in her hips. She's formidable, even at a young age. NYC gets better all the time. But not often enough through public art. This is the exception. Well done NYC! read more

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Bucket list : c h e c k . Fearless little girl she is, she stands mighty tall facing the Bull of Wall Street. The message is quite obvious and absolutely wonderful. I was compelled once she was mentioned on news outlets, and even more interested once I saw her in person. As Dave W. quotes, "The bull was installed after the crash of 1987 and the fearless girl was installed after a misogynist was installed in office." I love her and I hope she stays for a while x read more

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Great! 1) It is for sure one of the best public art in NYC. 2) The message is wonderful. 3) Must visit. read more

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while in the financial district of manhattan via wall st i finally got to check out the fearless girl and her 4 feet plus metal of toughness and no fear but for woman empowerment i would have preferred a statue like art of maybe wonder woman or maybe pam grier or maybe tugboat annie or even a mary tyler moore type but to have a young preteen girl in a stance of i dont think so mommy and daddy is a bit strange and puzzling to me. i dont know its just my opinion but an adult female would have hit the point a bit clearer, but whatever its a tourist attraction and popular one at that. girl power rules but little girl listen to mommy and daddy , do good in school and dont tik tok , twitter, instragram too much. read more

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I was lucky enough to see this art installation shortly after it was completed. I love everything that she stands for. I hope they don't ever take her down! read more

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Life is ever evolving. Sculpture should change over time from the sun, rain, wind, and the community that holds the art. Fearless girl should be permanent. read more

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Couldn't leave New York without seeing fearless girl, so much more beautiful in person. Gives such a great message, must visit! read more

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Unlike the bull, fearless girl is less crowded and is easier to take a photo with. The statue is really nice and makes a nice pair with the bull. read more

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A cute addition to the bull statue. In my opinion, it's smart to put it there because the tourist line for the bull is usually long. Give the people waiting something to do. read more

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"Don't know much about history Don't know much biology…read moreDon't know much about a science book Don't know much about the French I took" (Sam Cooke) I guess you can call me a history nerd. After all, I did major in history and rarely walk past a plaque or memorial or marker that I don't stop to read and more than likely Yelp. So when we were walking out to the street from Grand Central Station's Park Avenue/East 42nd Street entry and saw a wall plaque with the portrait of a familiar woman, I just had to stop and check it out. The portrait was of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Those of my generation will always remember the traumatic and terribly sad photographs of her from Dallas on November 22, 1963 with her pink pill box hat and her blood splattered pink dress. Twelve years after JFK's assassination the former First lady was engaged in a high stakes 1975 battle to save one of her hometown's iconic landmarks. At issue was a plan to take the wrecking ball to New York City's Grand Station Terminal and demolish it, just as Penn Station has been demolished and rebuilt in 1964. She became outraged when she learned of the plan and led a coalition of New Yorkers and the the Municipal Art Society to stop it. She was the star of a famous press conference from Grand Central and declared "If we don't care about our past we can't have very much hope for our future, we've all heard that it's too late, or that it has to happen, that it's inevitable. But I don't think that's true. Because I think if there is a great effort, even if it's the eleventh hour, then you can succeed and I know that's what we'll do." She also wrote an eloquent letter to NYC 's Mayor Beame and asked him "...is it not cruel to let our city die by degrees, stripped of all her proud moments, until there is nothing left of all her history and beauty to inspire our children? If they are not inspired by the past of our city, where will they find the strength to fight for her future? Americans care about their past, but for short term gain they ignore it and tear down everything that matters..." The plaque was dedicated on June 24, 2014 to mark renovations to the station's main entrance. The renovations honor her legacy with photographs, a video display, and the plaque. The entry itself was renamed "The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Foyer".

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Empire State Building

4.0(2.4k reviews)

Folks, the Empire State Building built in 1931 in just over a year during the Depression, when…read moreAmerica built fast and huge. Iconic, baby. I went up recently, and let me tell you, it's no One World Trade Center. One World? Smooth, modern, straight to the top no nonsense. Empire State? Lines, more lines, security gauntlet, then they dump you halfway into a gift shop full of overpriced junk. Total tourist trap gimmick! They're making a fortune, but come on let me see the view already! But then you hit the 86th floor deck, wind smacks you in the face, city noise roars up from a thousand feet below horns, life, energy. Tremendous! 360-degree views that make you feel like King Kong himself. Nostalgic as hell Art Deco soul, real history you can touch. Not some sterile glass tower; this is old-school New York grit. Sure, if you want quick and slick, skip to One World. But the Empire State? Pure character. Worth every hassle. Go early, grab the express pass if you're smart, soak it in. It's legendary, folks. Huge! Make New York great again one windy deck at a time.

I hadn't visited the Empire State Building in probably 20 years, but I decided to visit with my…read morehusband last weekend. It's such a different experience now. 20 years ago, I remember just walking into the lobby, buying a ticket, and heading up to the observation deck. But today? You enter in a different spot, and it's a whole experience. There's a "museum" now and you can spend more time here than just taking in the views from the 86th floor. So why go? It was the world's tallest building when it was completed in 1931 and until the North Tower of the World Trade Center was completed in 1970. (Sad aside: It became NYC's tallest building again after 9/11 until was surpassed by One World Trade Center in 2012.) It features gorgeous art deco architecture and design. It's a cultural icon (one of my favorite parts of the museum experience was a room where you can see dozens of film clips which feature the Empire State Building). The new experience includes exhibits that explain the history, design, and construction of the building. What I learned about its construction was particularly interesting! The construction of the building involved more than 3,500 workers, many of who were Irish and Italian immigrants, and led to an unknown number of deaths of workers (official reports say 5, newspapers at the time reported higher numbers). While I felt this museum addition really added to the experience of visiting the Empire State Building, it has also certainly made visiting the building more expensive. So let's get down to the brass tacks. The base ticket (which gets you entry into everything up to the 86th floor) is $44 for adults, $42 for seniors, and $38 for children (plus a $5 booking charge for each transaction). If you want to visit the 102nd floor for that additional observation deck, it's $79 for adults, $77 for seniors, and $73 for children (plus the booking charge). Then there are ways to spend even more money: a Starbucks Reserve Sunrise ticket ($135 per person); an Express Pass (starting at $85/120 per person); a Premium Experience ($175 per person); and All-Access Tour ($500 per person)... I'm generally not into these expensive view experiences that have popped up all over NYC. But the Empire State Building is special. It's an icon and a view. But I still wasn't willing to pay $80 to visit, so we stuck with the base ticket that gets you access only to the 86th floor observatory. The 86th Floor Observatory contains an enclosed viewing gallery and open-air outdoor viewing area. It's the classic observatory you've seen in movies. And it was certainly enough for me - the museum and the 86th floor observatory! Don't miss/rush through the original main lobby as you leave the experience. Or - if you're not willing to pay for the experience to see the view - stop in at the lobby on its own - it's open to the public (follow the signs for the Starbucks Reserve which is entered through this lobby). The lobby is gorgeous - marble, terrazzo, a scale model of the building... But the highlight is that aluminum relief of the skyscraper as it was originally built (without the antenna). It's incredible. It's an icon for a reason, and it was fun to visit and to see it again after so many years. They've certainly made it more of an experience than it used to be (although now, you can't just pop by for the view on a pretty day, since it's prohibitively expensive for a quick visit), but I had a really good time.