Historic 11-block waterfront district with cobbled streets, restored maritime warehouses, and ships—now a tourist-heavy shopping destination that blends authentic heritage with commercialization just south of Brooklyn Bridge.
“This historic harbor is home to the former Fulton Fish Market, the Seaport Museum, the country's largest privately owned fleet of historic ships and a shopping mall.”
– Time Out
Fodor's
"Today, the area is largely filled with tourists, and if you've been to Boston's Quincy Market or Baltimore's Harborplace, you may feel a flash of déjà vu." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This 11-block enclave of cobbled streets, maritime warehouses and shops combines the best and worst in historic preservation." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Mall with historic ships as backdrop."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This historic district encompasses an 11-block area of South Street along the East River just south of the Brooklyn Bridge." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Just south of Brooklyn Bridge, the original port of New York, founded in the 17C, was the starting point of its economy." Full review
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