South Street Seaport

  • Pier 17, New York, NY, United States of America
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The South Street Seaport and Pier 17 are some of the most deeply rooted, historical nooks of New York City. Follow the promenade to a well of shops and restaurants, and visitors can expect to see street performers and live entertainment throughout the year.

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Very cool place to go on summer, great outdoor eating, good shrimp, family place, great view of the docks. more on Yahoo! Travel

How can someone consider the South Street Seaport a relaxing, cheap option in NYC? more on igougo

We stayed at the Best Western (order a cab and they get you a limo) where we could watch at night, from the safety of our fourth-floor room window, how the organised bands of thieves would break into the parked cars and steal anything and everything they could lay their hands on. more on Yahoo! Travel

And then in summer, just stopping in at one of the waterfront restaurants for a light meal or snack and a glass of wine, while enjoying the amazing views, it's just fantastic. more on GeckoGo

The museum part was interesting, although the kids didn't really enjoy it. more on GoCityKids

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This museum is very very small - the only exhibit was about 3 rooms - all about one old cruise ship. I couldn't believe that was it and that was it. It looks bigger from the outside - took me about 10 ... more on TripAdvisor

This museum is very very small - the only exhibit was about 3 rooms - all about one old cruise ship. I couldn't believe that was it and that was it. It looks bigger from the outside - took me about 10 ... more on TripAdvisor

We went on the ships and to the museum. It took about 2 hours. We also ate at Pizza Uno’s. It was good food at a reasonable price. The view of the Brooklyn Bridge is worth the trip itself. Included in ... more on TripAdvisor

We were given free tickets to the musuem by a family who didn't have time to go, and boy were we glad that we didn't pay money for it! It has old pictures and letters, models of ships, a silent video ... more on TripAdvisor

I can't believe how many negative reviews are on here we went over here in july 2009. We did not go on the ships at all but we went in the museum bit. The ocean liner section was my favorite part. The ... more on TripAdvisor

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Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

Very refreshing to find a pedestrian precinct in NY. We stayed at the Best Western (order a cab and they get you a limo) where we could watch at night, from the safety of our fourth-floor room window, how the organised bands of thieves ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Top Reviews From igougo

I know what you are probably thinking. How can someone consider the South Street Seaport a relaxing, cheap option in NYC? Well, ... more on igougo

South Street Seaport is located south of the Brooklyn Bridge. After walking the Brooklyn Bridge it was time to slow down a bit. ... more on igougo

Where Fulton Street meets the East River is where you find the popular location of South Street Seaport. It is here that visitors ... more on igougo

This is one of my favorite destinations, especially when the weather is warm. The Seaport has changed faces so many times since I've ... more on igougo

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