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“I find the South Street Seaport as one of the few most relaxing and less stressful places in Manhattan.” in 85 reviews
“my favorite place in New York, you have a great view of the bridge and the city well looking at Queens....” in 76 reviews
“There's also Pier 17, where free concerts are scheduled for the public and 4Knots Musical Festival is held.” in 56 reviews
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The Seaport is a historic neighborhood, located along the East River in Lower Manhattan. With charming cobblestone streets and epic waterfront views, this vibrant neighborhood offers a variety of restaurants, shopping & entertainment experiences. It is home to the Tin Building by Jean-Georges, a must-visit culinary marketplace; The Rooftop at Pier 17, an open-air summer concert venue; and the South Street Seaport Museum, which is dedicated to sharing the history of New York as a world port.
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- 13456813275Jul 31, 2024Updated review13 check-ins
Love the Seaport, been visiting consistently since my pre-teen years. Have seen the drastic changes it has undergone.
The new look of the seaport is very much in tune with these times although I do miss the nostalgic vibe of the old seaport.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Dec 7, 2017Previous reviewI always love visiting the Seaport area, when it was called the South Street Seaport, now it's the Seaport District. Since childhood I have seen the changes this area has undergone, but nothing to the changes that began taking place after Hurricane Sandy destroyed many of the business who called this area home for many years.
In the last decade, the area has had a rise in new building developments, both for residential dwellings and businesses. The old Fulton Market has changed drastically while Pier 17 is still in the works of a total makeover.
This area has certainly done a lot of community outreach, bringing in small businesses during the holidays, as holiday market kiosks and adding art installations which is crucial to the community as a whole.
Music ensembles during the summer time and into the fall season.
The seaport of my childhood no longer exists but I'm always amazed to visit and see the old cobblestones from several hundred years ago and imagine how this once bustling trade area has evolved with the times.
This is a must visit destination both for history and the arts. - Jan 18, 2024
We walked by this area regularly during our trip as we headed down to IPIC, the laundry service, the Barbie cafe and just to see what was going on in the area.
There are a lot of shops and a lot of outdoor seating for various restaurants, cafes, etc.
There are a lot of local shops here and less mainstream chain stores. Or at least I THINK there is. The area is a bit pricey though.
It also seemed like a popular walking area where people brought their dogs out for a walk. So great dog watching area!
There looks to be some popular food options as outdoor dining seemed really popular. Most days the area had people but on the Friday that we came by it was a whole different experience. There was a DJ setup, outdoor dancing, outdoor events and buskers during this time. It was double or triple the amount of people we regularly saw and it was very lively!
All in all a pretty cool spot.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Dec 14, 2022
Seaport District is a mixture of entertainment, restaurants, and business. I decided to book my stay in this area (Soho), to be exact, because I wanted to take my time and get to know this area. So every evening when I returned to my hotel, I spent my time walking around discovering new and old things about the area.
The start point to begin your walk is Fulton Street; this is where the cobblestone pavement start. In the middle of the street, there is a wooden structure to sit, relax and dine. Each side of the street is lined with restaurants, entertainment, bookstores, shops, bakeries, etc.
Ok, keep going straight and cross the street over to the Pier. The views are incredible of The Brooklyn Bridge and the city. More restaurants, shopping, and places to sit and watch the boats!
Mister Dips, great burger and fries.
Big Gay Ice Cream, the Salty Pimp Ice cream is a must.
Funny Face Bakery, tasty cookies with celebrity faces.
McNally Book Store.Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Sandy K.Pittsburgh, PA32943Mar 28, 2024
Falsely charging pet damages when there was already mold damage. Health hazards. GM could not even answer general questions.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 495637May 14, 2023
Love the seaport. Don't want to say the hurricane was a good thing but some pros that came out of it was a whole redo of most of the seaport. Love the shops but also all the nee restaurants and spaces to hang out. Great views. Only downside is the bathrooms. Need more. Too far away.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sep 15, 2021
Expensive shops, restaurants & bars but great for people watching. Glad Sarah Jessica Parker's shoes are still here! Love all the outdoor tables. The WiFi barely worked & the free charging station was very slow.
We stopped for a $25 round of drafts so we could charge our phones. We showed our sapphire cards for access to the Sapphire club. The tables were filthy & there was food & paper garbage on the ground. Disappointed the beers were served warm in plastic cups.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jul 31, 2021
How relaxing. This place had a nice area to still around, shop, relax by the water or find a sweet treat.
I also loved that I saw BLACK LIVES MATTER signs And it was LGBTQ friendly. That was a plus. The community seemed inviting.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Amy W.Manhattan, NY339317711Aug 24, 2022
I love to go early and just enjoy the view. I enjoy the great breeze, just the big escape from it all. It's a beautiful view of the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Promenade and the Brooklyn skyline.
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