South Street Seaport

11/08/05

A gorgeous waterfront with fabulous retail shopping.

by Contributor at Citysearch

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.

04/18/05

User review by zoomfinder

by zoomfinder at Citysearch

VERY NICE OPEN SCENERY TO WALK AROUND AND ENJOY. ALOT OF PLACES TO ALSO CATCH A NICE MEAL!!!!

11/04/02

Good place to cozy up with your man

by lilprincessjenny at Citysearch

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

10/04/02

South Street Seaport

by pt109 at Citysearch

Lots of shops...like a big mall. I like the cobblestone area across the street the best. Crowded. Very commercialized. Good place to find lots of stores, but a long walk from the subway - only good if you want to spend a few hours there, not quick shopping trips.

09/12/02

just relax

by kittie182_00 at Citysearch

south street seaport is a great place to go on a warm spring or summer day.

it's quiet, has a great view and totally relaxing!

• Pros: relaxing, quiet, great view

08/28/02

magnificent views

by brooksfa at Citysearch

Sitting on the waterside, sipping a cocktail & watching the boats pass by, or the Brooklyn Bridge rossing the Hudson or the Verazano in the distanace. Lovely sunsets that you can almost touch. A very romantic spot.

• Pros: Lots to do & see, nice meeting places, decent area restaur.
• Cons: expensive, crowded on weekends

08/08/02

Waterfront stroll!

by mjtinoco at Citysearch

The beauty of the water, the ships, the mime, the shopping, the cobblestone, all make the trip to South Street Seaport worth it. It is GORGEOUS! Itis FUN!

08/06/02

best daytime beer break!

by seanj at Citysearch

ahhhh to sit outside on the upper level and drink a beer and relax and take in the scenery. if your in manhatten you should'nt miss it!!!!!

08/04/02

First few times nice, then it gets old

by Bonnie47 at Citysearch

First couple of visits to South St, Seaport were fun and exciting, checking out the little shops(EXPENSIVE) and restaurants and stores in the small mall. After about the 3rd or whatever time going, it was really same old same old, expensive, nothing REALLY remarkable , about it , EXCEPT the views of the East River, and the Brooklyn Bridge, always outstanding. One July summer, early evening we managed to catch an outdoor band complete with horns, that was exceptional! The sun was over by the East River, the sky was deep blue, it was 80 degrees and dry(for once) and just a lovely way to enjoy an early evening in a MOST fabulous city. So, wonderful if your lucky enough to stumble upon an outdoor venue like that, otherwise, smells sometimes, and very touristy, and expensive. Sometimes you will catch street performers on the Brick section, near the outdoor restaurants.

• Pros: open, airy, outdoors
• Cons: expensive, crowded, can be smelly

07/30/02

s'allright

by lindajane at Citysearch

great view of brooklyn and the river; but if you don't like crowds- then this may not be your thing.

it's a different view of new york, and it's nice for visitors or if you just want a drink and enjoy the view; it's okay to try once.

otherwise you may be better off going to boat basin for a nice view and cheap drink.

• Pros: great view
• Cons: out of the way, crowded