EAT

When it comes to eating in this neighborhood, you won’t go hungry for long. The Seaport District offers NYC Seaport Food Lab, which rotates chefs the likes of Dale Talde, Alon Shaya and Jessica Koslow in two-week residencies, while the vast Clinton Hall gastropub features arcade games, 20 types of burgers and more. Fresh seafood abounds at quaint Dorlan’s Tavern & Oyster Bar.

SHOP

Browse distinct brands while walking centuries-old cobblestone streets: Bowne & Co. Stationers transports visitors back to an 18th-century print shop. Find stylish apparel at Urban Outfitters. If you’re looking for the freshest produce, catches, and artisanal goods, head to Fulton Stall Market.

DRINK

For bars, both quaint and modern, you will find that it is easy to drink like a sailor on the waterfront. The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog anchors one end of Water Street with a no-nonsense Irish bar full of memorable whiskeys, cocktails, beers and people. Farther down the street, the Seaport’s new Garden Bar pairs romantic elegance and hip local DJs. For a drink and a view by the water, try Watermark.

PLAY

Enjoy some downtime at Pier 15, East River Esplanade, with a picnic and some fantastic views. Get a better look at the skyline from Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. And finally, if you are looking for historical and cultural programs, the South Street Seaport Museum, the museum’s permanent collection of artifacts from the city’s rise as a major port, is a must-see.