South Street Seaport (Pier 17)

The Seaport and Pier 17 have a rich history as impactful to NYC as Times Square, Central Park, and Wall Street. Featuring some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan, the South Street Seaport includes the largest concentration of restored early 19th Century commercial buildings in the city. This includes renovated original mercantile buildings, renovated sail ships, and the former Fulton Fish Market. It also has a modern twist, including a tourist mall, putt putt golf, phenomenal seafood restaurants, shopping, music, great nightlife, and the most spectacular view of the Brooklyn Bridge in the city. In fact, this cultural marketplace along the breath-taking Lower Manhattan waterfront is a gateway to the harbor and one of the greatest places in the city for shopping, dining, and listening to live music. The Seaport even offers free concerts all summer long, making this place the destination that literally has something for everyone. And you don't even have to break the bank! You can make it a family affair putt putting along the waterfront, a girl's night out of shopping and dancing, or a romantic evening for two enjoying great dining and an intimate walk along the pier.