South Street Seaport
(212) 732-7678
19 Fulton St
New York,
NY
10038
40.7072
-74.0036
Neighborhoods: Financial District (Wall Street), Downtown
Reviews & Ratings for South Street Seaport
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A gorgeous waterfront with fabulous retail shopping.
by Contributor
November 08, 2005
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.
so much stores, so little money by Liu Sheng C. at InsiderPages
Contributor
August 29, 2005
this place is great to go to for back to school shopping. It's an outdoor mall and they specialize in all sorts of thing such as clothing, dinning, and relaxing. This place has a great view of the city and you should visit them!
Nice boats by George D. at InsiderPages
Contributor
July 25, 2005
THIS IS JUST AN OVER-COMMERCIALIZED TOURIST TRAP. NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY ABOUT THESE ATYPICAL POSTCARD, T-SHIRT, NYC SOUVENEIR[THAT ARE STAMPED: MADE IN CHINA] SHOPS. THE BOATS WERE SAVED FROM THE SCRAPPER; NICE TO TAKE A LOOK AT.
Nothing all that special by J. P. at InsiderPages
Contributor
July 24, 2005
This was a must see according to a friend, but I found it to be just another mall. The stores weren't anything different from what we have in Oregon and the food was nothing special. That's not to say that all the stores were nationwide and that was nice to see and I would recommend going to South Seaport, but not specifically for the food and shopping. The view was great as well.
Wonderful Selection of Shops and Restaurants by Kimmie S. at InsiderPages
Contributor
June 07, 2005
Regardless of the temperatues, this is a great location to visit - but when the temps rise this is the place to be. Not only can you enjoy the shops which contain Gap, J Crew, Abercrombie and more there are plenty of places to eat. In addition, you can see what it looked like in the 1800's with views of old ships, Brooklyn Bridge and much more. This is a must visit.
PROS: Shops, museams and more
CONS: No downside - sometimes smells a little fishy
User review by zoomfinder
by zoomfinder
April 18, 2005
VERY NICE OPEN SCENERY TO WALK AROUND AND ENJOY. ALOT OF PLACES TO ALSO CATCH A NICE MEAL!!!!
Good place to cozy up with your man
by lilprincessjenny
November 04, 2002
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
South Street Seaport
by pt109
October 04, 2002
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.
just relax
by kittie182_00
September 12, 2002
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
magnificent views
by brooksfa
August 28, 2002
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
