South Street Seaport is a former port area on the lower east side of New York which has been rejuvenated and revitalised in recent years. What was once a neglected docks is now a funky shopping area with restaurants, gift stores and designer shops.
The centrepiece is Pier 17 which was converted into an indoor shopping complex and is packed with all kinds of retailers. Even if you don’t like shopping, it’s worth calling in to see the great views of Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge. Since Pier 17 was converted, further areas around the pier have been modernised too to create a whole shopping and eating district. There’s also a marina here with sailing boats and you can still catch a boat at the Seaport, as it’s a stop for New York Water Taxis and also for sightseeing cruises.
You can also now take a ferry from the Seaport to Brooklyn Bridge Park over the river. The area is home to the Seaport Music Festival and Pier 17 is a prominent location in the movie “I Am Legend”. The Seaport Museum is located here (pictured below) and it’s a regular stop for most of New York’s Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tours.
South Street Seaport Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm with general admission tickets offered on a Pay What You Wish basis. Admission includes access to the introduction galleries and the 1885 tall ship Wavertree.
LOCATION & CONTACT
Address: South Street Seaport, South Street & Fulton Street, Pier 17, New York, NY 10038, United States.
Tel: +1 212 732 7678 (or 212 Sea-Port)
South Street Seaport is located where Fulton Street meets the East River, adjacent to the financial district.
MORE ON NEW YORK’S SEAPORT
South Street Seaport – Wikipedia
New York Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour – includes free entry to South Street Seaport Museum
Hotels near South Street Seaport – Great Rates from Hotels.com
New York Travel Guide Books – Amazon
New York City Guide – From our sister site, Free-City-Guides.com
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