South Street Seaport
New York, NY 10038-2196
Phone: (212) 732-7678
- Cross Street:
- Water Street
- Directions:
- 2, 3; 4, 5; J, Z, M at Fulton St; A, C at Broadway-Nassau
Editorial Review for South Street Seaport – by Jane S. Van Ingen
Overview
A historic trading port that dates back to the 1600s, the "Street of Ships" is now home to more than 120 shops, restaurants, eateries and pushcarts filled with the gifts, tastes and styles of New York City. Quaint cobblestone streets and scenic views of the Brooklyn Bridge offer a welcome and peaceful respite from the grime of urban living. Best of all--it's free.
Features
Since its restoration in the late '60s, the South Street Seaport has gone through a period of intense growth. The last few decades of the 20th century saw the openings of the South Street Seaport Museum, the Pier 17 Pavilion, the Fulton Market and numerous high-end shops. But if you don't want to go shopping or pay a fee at the museum, it doesn't cost anything to go and just hang out with friends and family--there's always street performances or live music going on.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoSave some time to see the South Street Seaport Museum.
Save TimeThe lines at the TKTS booth at 108 John Street (at Front Street) are much shorter than those at Times Square.
User Reviews for South Street Seaport
04/18/2005 Posted by zoomfinder
VERY NICE OPEN SCENERY TO WALK AROUND AND ENJOY. ALOT OF PLACES TO ALSO CATCH A NICE MEAL!!!!
11/04/2002 Posted by lilprincessjenny
The lounge chairs on the deck is a relaxing place for you to read the paper, fall asleep. Sometimes it is very crowded, you might only be able to get only one chair. It is a good excuse to sit on the lap of your honey. It overlooks the water. It is actually quite beautiful, (if you don't mind the occasional piece of garbage floating in the Hudson River). No but seriously, it is reaaaaally a nice view on a nice summer or spring day.
Pros: romantic
Schedule
| 11/23/2008 | African-American Life in Lower Manhattan- Walking Tour | |
| 2:00 pm-4:00 pm | ||
| 11/30/2008 | African-American Life in Lower Manhattan- Walking Tour | |
| 2:00 pm-4:00 pm | ||
| 12/07/2008 | African-American Life in Lower Manhattan- Walking Tour | |
| 2:00 pm-4:00 pm | ||
| 12/14/2008 | African-American Life in Lower Manhattan- Walking Tour | |
| 2:00 pm-4:00 pm | ||
| 12/21/2008 | African-American Life in Lower Manhattan- Walking Tour | |
| 2:00 pm-4:00 pm | ||
| 12/28/2008 | African-American Life in Lower Manhattan- Walking Tour | |
| 2:00 pm-4:00 pm |
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