 South Street Seaport, a recreation of a 19th century fishing port is located on the East River at the tip of lower Manhattan. Pier 17 offers many shops, a museum and restaurants that are open all year. The Fulton Fish Market is the biggest wholesale fish market in the country. Check out the Fulton Street Memorial to Titanic Victims, or stop by the Visitors Center in Schermerhorn Row to get the latest on activities in the area. The Seaport offers spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Nearby the New York City Civic Center has many historic buildings including: the New York County Courthouse, the Hall of Records, the Municipal Building and City Hall. You can also see the famous Woolworth Building built by Frank Woolworth in 1913 to house the corporate headquarters. It is a good example of Gothic architecture. History buffs - be sure to visit St. Paul's Chapel. George Washington attended services at St. Paul's during the two years New York City was the country's capital. |
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