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South Street Seaport

Harbor or Marina, Plaza, and Shopping Mall

Financial District, New York

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South Street Seaport

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Ranked #6 for scenic views in the Financial District
The experts at Village Voice and Time Out New York recommend this place
"Beautiful lookout point over the East River towards Brooklyn."(6 Tips)
"brooklyn bridge and brooklyn heights."(4 Tips)
"Beautiful views of lower Manhattan and just a peaceful getaway!"(33 Tips)
"Historic South Street Seaport Museum"(3 Tips)

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Pat WhalenMay 13, 2011
Nice place to sit and people watch during the summer
Hayley MillerDecember 25, 2011
Go sit on the back deck! A great view of the brooklyn bridge
Glamazon DiariesMarch 20, 2011
Grab ice cream and cop a squat on one of the benches for people watching
Fernando FungApril 18, 2013
Has a many good spots for photo-shoots. :)
Nathaniel GravelyMay 14, 2011
Sequoia happy hour - $4 drafts. Good views, better prices
Adam CunninghamApril 5, 2010
Third floor outdoor terrace in the back has lawnchairs with the best view of the harbor.
Marlene MorganSeptember 19, 2013
Hope you are having a great day. (((Huggs)))
justinstonedJuly 14, 2011
Free rides past Statue of Liberty if you don't mind pretending you are going to SI.
Sharmaine SmallAugust 15, 2017
It is currently under construction.
Scott PSeptember 10, 2010
Go to Lids and check out their Phillies hats. If you're lucky, you may run into Eddie.
Joseph SmithMay 3, 2016
The weather was bad and it's all construction. Zero stars.
Mischa AbakumovaJune 21, 2014
Outdoor movies all summer
ShawnieFebruary 8, 2012
Go to the terrace on the third floor!
Sophie TorresSeptember 29, 2011
The mini golf there is actually pretty fun!
Alex SandarsMarch 15, 2011
Great panoramic vistas of Lower Manhattan
gayblacktravelAugust 9, 2011
Shut up and dance! Celebrate Black Gay Pride at the South Street Sea Port.
Lohan™ Maximus ジJuly 2, 2010
This place is amazing... Have lunch, dinner a drink or just hang out...
Jeree AndersonMarch 3, 2011
Hungry? Try all of the FREE samples in the food court.:-p
Brad WhitworthDecember 2, 2011
Great December sunset at Pacific Grill.
Nick FodenOctober 25, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Come for the view, for Santacon, and for St. Patrick's day, otherwise skip it
Muhammad MalikJuly 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Take a ride on the SHARK, it won't disappoint!
Michael PaulMay 4, 2010
Fun to grab a bite for lunch, or after work. But it IS touristy.
Sean OwensJuly 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
i only bring the finest fires to the pier
BrittanyDecember 5, 2011
Everything is overpriced, but great views.
Laura Ramírez CastroJune 13, 2014
Nice view!!!
Pedro Nieves JrAugust 26, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Cabanas food is the best a++++
Waleska QuintanaJuly 30, 2016
Still under renovation waiting patiently...lol
@A2ThaROctober 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Got to make sure your lady does the jello shots.
Kelsey SortlandJuly 14, 2009
Rent bikes from Bike 'n' Roll for free (make reservations in advance).
Elly WahyuningtyasJuly 3, 2014
Broklynn opposite
Kornel RostAugust 2, 2012
Uno's great pizza!
Chun LoOctober 31, 2010
Remember say white rice, or u will just get brown
Michael IdellJune 7, 2012
What a gorgeous view!
Nadia ArchuletaAugust 6, 2011
Food,mall,park music,venue
Cara FriedmanOctober 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
I miss the waterfall under the Brooklyn Bridge
Angela LeeFebruary 14, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Sit on a bench and let the ocean breeze and sun soak in!!!!
KarenElianaApril 2, 2013
It's windy by the water.
Johnny WJune 17, 2015
Under construction
joan leeApril 19, 2012
Bodies, the exhibit.
Jacqui KaiserJune 14, 2011
Yum! Check out Red's Mexican food!
CindyAugust 3, 2012
$5 frozen drinks
Loretta Marie BorrowsOctober 14, 2012
BEAUTUFUL!
memr hurryOctober 2, 2012
Otiiiiiiimoooooooooooooooooooo.
Zinat ManikyMay 27, 2012
Fleet week :)
Gil LopezJuly 17, 2010
Check the free concerts out... http://www.seaportmusicfestival.com/
Alfredo MarchenaSeptember 11, 2011
RED mexican place has good food
Llira LandiSeptember 2, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Salsa music on Saturdays
JACLYN SCHERSeptember 8, 2010
great place to just hang out outside
Jeremy YeungMay 2, 2013
Its closed for construction for a while
ShaliniDecember 28, 2011
This place is exactly like Quincy Market.

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