Charging Bull Statue NYC: Where It Is and What to Pair With It

Charging Bull is on Broadway at Bowling Green in Manhattan’s Financial District—not on Wall Street itself. It is free to see outdoors and works best as a short stop within a Lower Manhattan walk rather than as a destination that fills an hour.

Charging Bull quick facts

• Location: Broadway at Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004
• Map coordinates: approximately 40.70471, -74.01392
• Cost: Free; no ticket or reservation
• Time to allow: About 10–20 minutes, potentially longer if people are waiting for photos
• Closest subway: Bowling Green on the 4 and 5
• Quieter-photo strategy: Try early morning, ideally around 6–8 a.m.; crowds are never guaranteed to be light
• Fearless Girl: She no longer faces the bull and now stands outside the New York Stock Exchange at 11 Wall Street

NYC Parks places Bowling Green at Broadway and Whitehall Street, while the Public Art Archive records Charging Bull at Bowling Green and supplies the coordinates above (NYC Parks; Public Art Archive). Search for “Charging Bull,” not merely “Wall Street,” in a map app.

How to get there

From Midtown or the Upper East Side

Take a downtown 4 or 5 train to Bowling Green. The MTA lists entrances around Bowling Green Park, Battery Place, State Street and Broadway, and identifies the station as accessible. The 5 does not serve every station at all times, so check current service—especially late at night or on weekends (MTA).

From elsewhere in Lower Manhattan

Several stations are reasonable if you are already nearby:

• Whitehall Street: R, plus W on weekdays
• South Ferry or Rector Street: 1
• Broad Street: J and Z
• Wall Street: 2 and 3

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, immediately south of Bowling Green, lists these approaches on its visitor page. Bowling Green is the simplest arrival because it puts you beside the park.

When to visit and how to handle the photo crowd

Charging Bull occupies an exposed public sidewalk and draws visitors throughout the day. Early morning—roughly 6–8 a.m.—is a sensible first choice when a cleaner photo matters. Evening may also be quieter, but nearby museums and historic interiors will generally be closed. An independent Charging Bull visitor portal recommends those early-morning and evening windows, though conditions vary by day (Charging Bull visitor guide).

A loose line may develop near the bull’s head. If it is busy, a side view can be much faster than waiting for the familiar head-on photograph. Keep the sidewalk passable, obey temporary barriers and do not step into an active traffic lane for a wider angle.

Why the bull is here

Artist Arturo Di Modica first installed the bronze sculpture in front of the New York Stock Exchange on December 14, 1989. It was removed from that unauthorized location, but its popularity led to its placement at Bowling Green. Di Modica described it as embodying the American people’s “strength and determination.” Its Financial District setting also made it a symbol of a rising, or bull, market. The work was cast at a foundry in Greenpoint, Brooklyn (NYC Parks).

Bowling Green has a much longer history than the sculpture. The Common Council established it in 1733 as New York’s first official park. Its wrought-iron fence dates to 1771 and survives as a city landmark (NYC Parks history timeline). Walk through the small park rather than leaving immediately after the photo.

A compact Financial District walking route

This route makes a small loop around Bowling Green before continuing north. Allow roughly 60–90 minutes for walking and brief outdoor stops; any museum visit requires additional time.

1. Charging Bull: Allow about 10–20 minutes.
2. Bowling Green: Walk south through the park toward the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House.
3. National Museum of the American Indian: Add this indoor stop if weather or interest calls for it. The Smithsonian museum at One Bowling Green is free, requires no ticket and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except December 25 (Smithsonian).
4. Fearless Girl and the New York Stock Exchange: Return north on Broadway and turn onto Wall Street. Fearless Girl stands at 11 Wall Street, across from the exchange (State Street).
5. Federal Hall: Continue along Wall Street. As checked in September 2026, the interior is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; the visitor entrance is at 15 Pine Street (National Park Service).
6. 9/11 Memorial: Continue northwest to the final major stop. The outdoor memorial is free and open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The museum is a separate timed-ticket visit (9/11 Memorial & Museum).

For a shorter southbound alternative, go from the bull through Bowling Green to The Battery. NYC Parks lists public restrooms there, but parts of the wharf, lawns and gardens remain affected by the Battery Coastal Resilience Project as of September 2026 (NYC Parks).

Whitehall Terminal is nearby if you want to add the Staten Island Ferry. The crossing is free and takes approximately 25 minutes each way, but a round trip also requires waiting and disembarking at St. George. Check the current NYC DOT schedule instead of planning around an assumed departure.