South Street Seaport
Harbor or Marina, Plaza, and Shopping Mall
Financial District, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"enjoy great views of East River"(6 Tips)
"brooklyn bridge and brooklyn heights."(4 Tips)
"Beautiful views of lower Manhattan and just a peaceful getaway!"(33 Tips)
"Historic South Street Seaport Museum"(3 Tips)
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The Ritz-CarltonApril 10, 2013South Street Seaport offers some great shopping options with beautiful views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Promenade. Come here early and watch the boats dock for the day.
CompassApril 15, 2014Dedicated to NY's maritime history, South Street Seaport is known for its water taxis and large boats. But stroll down the peer with an ice cream cone to feel like you’re almost on a beach boardwalk.
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Harumi UDecember 19, 2014Fun area to hang out in very lower Manhattan which otherwise is a fairly square business area. During the you also get to enjoy a number of events, ice skating and a tree with Carolers
So sad that the original south street seaport mall has to close down because of hurricane sandy :(. The new south street seaport can’t compare, but there is a huge improvement - plenty of new stores!
Paige CJune 18, 2017Awesome place to walk around! Dog friendly, super trendy, upcoming restaurants. Fun on weekends!
Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019Visit in the summer time for the concert series or pop-up events. Great for happy hour on weekdays. There's also a great dog park on South St. 124.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 9, 2013Tons of tourists here but still a great destination for shopping, eating, and drinking. Our favorite spot down here still remains Beekman Beer Garden.
NYC: The Official GuideJuly 1, 2013Did you know? The South Street Seaport features the largest privately owned fleet of historic ships in the country and was once one of the busiest national seaports.- Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015There’s no better way to watch a movie than with the city skyline as the backdrop. Over the summer, New York offers a number of free outdoor film screenings in various locations throughout the city.
- This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in NYC. Just follow your nose and walk! Stop by Fishmarket for some fresh oyster or sip up some well curated bottles at Pasanella & Son Vintners next door.
New York HabitatSeptember 26, 2011The port now features many shops and restaurants but we recommend the South Street Seaport Museum for an in depth look at what was once one of the busiest seaports in America.
Omg I love this area....it has gr8 shopping spots for my fellow shopaholics summer in the area is amazing I love the markets
Staff PicksJune 4, 2014[film] Front/Row Cinema presents free outdoor film, WALL-E: In the distant future, a waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will decide the fate of mankind. 6/4, 8pm. Read more- Staff PicksMay 29, 2014[film] Front/Row Cinema presents free outdoor film Jaws: A gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity. Saturday, 8pm. Read more
- DoubleDeuceSeptember 4, 2018Come for the lighter crowds and comfy river lounging. It's a more historical feel but some charming smaller places that really focus on hospitality.
Trae FSeptember 24, 2017Fun part of the city to spend the afternoon exploring. No shortage of great bars and restaurants. Check it Out!- Staff PicksJune 13, 2014[film] Front/Row Cinema presents free outdoor film The Breakfast Club. 5 students meet in detention, where they discover they have a lot more in common than they thought. Saturday, 6/14, 8pm, free. Read more
Tiffany LoriaMay 30, 2011Follow boardwalk all the way around the shops to the left by the water to find the taxi beach hidden treasure with actual sand beach, live music and cool bars with the dazzling Brooklyn Bridge above
It drives me nuts that the seaport is such a tourist trap, but it's also a great seaside mall. Plenty of great restaurants, plus a food court. And lots of stores! On a slow, quiet day it's nice to hav
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Great views of Brooklyn and the three bridges North to South (BMW - Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg)
- Marcus RiveraOctober 10, 2012This place has it all: Great views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Lower Manhattan - The Historic South Street Seaport Museum and it's own shopping district.
Joe ConteJanuary 21, 2016this is where New York city was created and founded. it is the oldest part of NYC, and is close to wall street and other local great spots
Terence ChanJuly 1, 2015Cool area with a lot of interesting shops and food stands. Nice mobile public restroom that has A/C and music too!- Over the summer there are free outdoor fitness classes provided! Great place to do people watching.
Checkout the old school Bowne & Co. shop, located right at Water Street. Lot's of cool letterpress and cards in there. It's right next to the South Street Seaport Museum.
- Staff PicksJune 7, 2014[film] Front/Row Cinema - Rise of the Planet of the Apes: A substance, designed to help the brain repair itself, gives rise to a super-intelligent chimp who leads an ape uprising. Saturday, 6/7 8pm. Read more
WorldStridesApril 5, 2011Known in the early 19th century as the “Street of Ships,” South Street Seaport is where New York and the nation meet the sea. Ships of every description lined the East River piers, and seamen, immigra
Kayleigh HarringtonJuly 31, 2017Grab a drink outside at the picnic tables on the cobblestone streets.
Ashley VelazquezSeptember 7, 2015Super posh for a night out with coworkers or friends for drinks. Love the low lit atmosphere.
- Staff PicksJune 20, 2014Front/Row Cinema continues its free outdoor films with The Perks of Being a Wallflower, about an introverted high school freshman who is taken under the wings of two seniors. Sat, 6/21, 8pm. Read more
- Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018Visit in the summer time for the concert series or pop-up events. Great for happy hour on weekdays.
- Julie SosciaJuly 17, 2018Visit in the summer time for the concert series or pop-up events. Great for happy hour on weekdays.
Seong HwangAugust 2, 2015I think they are renovating part of the restaurant area near the deck. Overall very lively with crowd and live band/dance performance.
KarenAugust 27, 2018The seaport is gorgeous. Great views of the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges all aligned.
MetroFocusNovember 30, 2011Forget the holiday crowds at Rockefeller Center, celebrate the holiday season with a light show spectacular at the South Street Seaport. Find out when you can see it on MetroFocus Read more
Synergy EventsOctober 12, 2011Things we like about South Street Seaport events: Moderately priced, high consumer traffic, variety of options & it's a private venue, so faster turnarounds! Read more ... http://bit.ly/qfPR31
Elie BleierJuly 6, 2014Had never been here, but was biking by during the day and it had surprisingly cool food carts, live music and atmosphere.
Downtown MagazineJune 21, 2011The upper terrace of the mall food court has lounge chairs that are perfect if you need to relax during your lunch break.
Theatre Development FundJuly 5, 2013TKTS South Street Seaport Booth in a temporary location at Fulton Street and South Street across from Pier 17.
Had an argument with a horrendous worker at the food court, guy at register in cheese steak place. The security understood my complaints and were helpful at attentive!
N AvedisAugust 29, 2018One of the most beautiful districts with the old ocean liner museum and cobble stone streets.
TKTSMarch 18, 2011Our South Street Seaport TKTS booth is located at Front & John Streets, and is open 11-6, Monday through Saturday. Snag same day evening tickets or next day matinee tickets for up to 50% off!
Julian KrinskyJune 18, 2012One of the final trips JKCP makes in New York is here. Make sure to enjoy the mall and the various street performers!
Michelle CMay 31, 2016Fun up and coming outdoor markets, but the Market Bar on the advertising materials does not exist anymore.
Kelsey LeeMay 30, 2014Free outdoor movies every Wednesday and Saturday in the summer? Yes please. Can't wait for The Breakfast Club on June 14th!
Museum of American FinanceJuly 12, 2012Trade at the SSS was a major source of income for the nation, especially when almost every foot of waterfront property in Lower Manhattan was covered with docks. Learn more at the MoAF at 48 Wall St. Read more
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"Lovely area next to the water and Brooklyn Bridge with nice cafes, restaurants, roof top"
Nabil Bazzari- 8.7
"My favorite view in all of manhattan and beyond. Very romantic in the evenings and never overcrowded. Still a pretty well kept secret and hidden gem."
Jessica de Oliveira - 8.8
"Love the lawn roof tops. Plenty of space to sit and relax, shade and benches. Great views of the river. So relaxing."
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"One of the best kept secrets in NY - come here at dusk for one of the more spectacular sunsets. On a warm night, it's a perfect place to hang out with friends and watch the doggies."
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