Pier 15 East River Esplanade

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Pier 15 East River Esplanade, New York

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Two-level waterfront public pier featuring landscaped seating areas, observation decks, and scenic riverfront spaces for recreation and relaxation.

General Information
Hours:
Daily: 6am to 12am
Fees:
Free entry
Pet Policy:
Dogs are allowed in public outdoor areas
Closest cities with hotels:
New York City
Seasons:
All year; best in spring, summer, and fall for outdoor enjoyment and views
Location:
78 South St, New York, NY 10038
Website:
edc.nyc

From Lower Manhattan: Head toward the South Street Seaport area, walk east along Fulton Street to South Street, then continue south along the East River waterfront until reaching the pier entrance.

Overview

Pier 15 on the East River Esplanade near the South Street Seaport is a two-level pier with open decks, lawn, and seating and panoramic views of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge. The esplanade connects to neighboring piers with bike paths and public seating, and hosts seasonal events.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the East River Waterfront Esplanade, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

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