Manhattan by Sail's Classic Ships Are the Best Way To See NYC From the Water
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- 28 Oct 2022
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When people visit Manhattan, so much emphasis is often put on visiting the charming, stylish streets of Greenwich Village, the flashy lights of Times Square, or the majestic foliage in Central Park. There are so many things to do in New York City that’s it’s easy to see why an overwhelmed traveler would resort to the known classics. But Manhattan’s position on the banks of the Hudson and East rivers also make it one of the best places in the country to enjoy a day out on the water. And if you’re going to do so, it should be from the South Street Seaport neighborhood with boat tour company Manhattan by Sail.
South Street Seaport is located in lower Manhattan near the Financial District. It’s an official historic district, so in addition to fresh sea breezes and views of the New York City skyline, this is a place to dig into the city’s rich history.
The port was originally established in 1625 by the Dutch, and over the years saw the arrival of commercial goods, brothels, and the famous Fulton Fish Market. The port reached its peak in the mid-1800s, but by the 1950s, most of the piers had been abandoned.
Today, the old Fulton Fish Market has been rebranded as a food hall called the Tin Building curated by ​​Jean-Georges Vongerichten (the fish market has been reincarnated in the Bronx). Restored 19th century buildings make up most of the neighborhood’s architecture, and all those ships you see in the port as soon as you arrive? Those are almost all original 19th-century sailing ships, restored to working order. Read More…
