Car Rental New York City and the South Street Seaport

Take your New York car rental back in history to New York’s most colorful neighborhood, South Street Seaport! Located in the heart of the financial district, South Street Seaport is a twelve-square block of historic buildings, winding cobblestone streets and home to the impressive three-story glass and steel Pier 17 Pavilion. South Street Seaport has become one of the city’s top five attractions; this is one destination you will not soon forget!

South Street Seaport History

The Seaport district dates back to the 1600's and over a period of 300 years it has grown into one of the City's most vital commercial centers, serving as the international gateway to New York. In fact, South Street Seaport is accredited with making New York the great city it is today because of its access to the sea.

After its redevelopment in the1960s, the streets that ran through the heart of the Seaport have now been closed to traffic and repaved with cobblestones, making it a unique place in all of Manhattan for people to get away from the frantic pace of the city to eat, shop, stroll and view river front activities. Here are just some of the things you will find when you arrive in your New York car rental:

Shopping

No one can leave the fashion capital of the world without doing some shopping. At South Street Seaport, you’ll find over 100 places to buy something wonderful. From the big national names like Ann Taylor, Abercrombie & Fitch and Coach to one-of-a-kind local shops and pushcarts, this place is a shopper’s paradise!

Dining

Hungry? South Street Seaport is home to more than 35 restaurants & eateries, from quick to casual to formal, there is something for everyone’s taste! Sit outside, sit by the water, but by all means sit down and eat something!

Exploring

Leave your New York car rental behind and climb aboard the tall ship Peking, enjoy a guided walking tour or visit the world class South Street Seaport Museum. Take a harbor cruise for the best view of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. You may get tired from walking around, but you will never tire of the magnificent sights.

Itinerary Ideas

South Street Seaport is one big place and deciding how to make the most of your time in New York can be a daunting task if you don’t plan ahead. South Street Seaport has offers some suggestions on how to make your trip in your New York car rental a fun and memorable one.

Center Stage at the Seaport

South Street Seaport is near many other tourist attractions such as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You can start your New York car rental travels here and then make your way to South Street Seaport for happy hour at one of the outdoor bars. After drinks and dinner, end the day with an outdoor concert under the stars.

Dining with a View

Hop aboard New York Waterway and enjoy a Lower Manhattan harbor cruise or Catch the Boat to a Yankees or Mets home game. Then hop in your New York car rental and make your way to the fabulous shops of South Street Seaport where you will find the perfect outfit to wear to dinner at one the designer stores. End your evening by dining by the waterside choosing a view of either the Brooklyn Bridge or Lower Manhattan’s fabulous skyline.

South Street Seaport Parking

Unlike other attractions in the city, you wont have any trouble finding parking for your New York car rental, as South Street Seaport has over 3,000 parking spaces in paid lots within a six-block radius. If you need more specific information on parking and rates you can call Edison Parking at 212-732-2670.

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