Photo: Rachael Roth
Outdoors & RecreationThe Seaport
Pier 15, South Street Seaport
Description
This once-neglected waterfront space has been revamped into a public pier, with two floors of observation decks, greenery, seats and benches offering spectacular views of the East River. The 50,000-square-foot structure—which also features an indoor seating and observation area— is part of the City’s revival of the East River Esplanade.
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