South Street Seaport (Pier 17), New York City

The Seaport is usually considered a historical district featuring some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan, and includes the largest concentration of restored early 19th-century commercial buildings in the city. This includes renovated original mercantile buildings, renovated sailing ships, the former Fulton Fish Market, and modern tourist malls featuring food, shopping and nightlife, with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge.

On a warm day; after work; we enjoy getting a half price frozen margarita at Sequoia's and people watching. the views of the Bridge and water are impressive, so are all of the colorful people that walk by. Most weekends have the seaport has a theme with many street performers.

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This area is comprised of the old Fulton Fish Market, South St. Seaport Museum, Fulton Market, Pier 17, to name a few.
There are historic and entertainment elements along with restaurants, souvenir shops, etc.

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We enjoy walking through the Seaport looking at the shops, restaurants, boats and people. Often we find special events staged at the Seaport. We enjoy Happy Hour at Sequoia's. We sit on the water sipping $5. Frozen Margarita's between 3 to 7 daily.

Normally on Memorial Day May 29th and Independence Day July 4th there are street celebrations here and many vendors selling barbecue ribs etc. The shopping mall in the seaport sells alot of eclectic things that make great presents or memoriabilia. You can also take party boat trips from this pier during the fall, summer, and spring time.
Go to the top floor of the mall they have this new ride that can pivot you into the air.

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At South Street Seaport you will find 2 old boats. These boats are really interesting to watch. When you are standing next to it, you will see how massive these boats are. You are feeling small.

South Street Seaport has it own mall. Allthough it is a small one, but you will find here nice little shops and restaurants.

Accross South Street Seaport you will find more restaurants and shops.

South Street Seaport may be famous for its restaurants and shopping centre, and of course for the old-fashioned sailing boats anchoring there. My fondest memory, however, is the early morning view on three of New York's most impressive bridges: Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and Williamsburg Bridge. All of them are visible from the pier or the area close by. The morning I went there, the light was rather pale and hazy. This made the bridges look even more spectacular. Definitely a nice view to enjoy, especially this early when there are no tourist hordes around!

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During most of the 19th century, New York City's seaport on East River was the biggest port in the United States. After being more or less abandoned for several decades, South Street Seaport now has a new touristic vocation: over 100 shops and restaurants can be found in the restored buildings located along its charming cobblestone streets, while historic sailing ships are docked at its piers. Although it was fairly quiet when we were there in November, I've got a feeling the area must be pretty crowded in the summertime. Also, what I found the most attractive about the area was the great views it offered of the financial district, Brooklyn Heights and Brooklyn Bridge, so make sure you don't forget your camera!

Anyone who goes to New York must take a taxi to Pier 17. At first it doesnt look much but there is so much to do you could easily spend a day here.

There is nothing better than having a leisurely drink watching the world go by overlooked by Brooklyn Bridge and The Statue of Liberty.

The variety of shops and little boutiques really astounded me.