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Evening

Sunset at the Seaport with a Post-Dusk Drink

Catch the last light over the water, then settle in for a historic pint.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:08

    South Street Seaport

    Walk the historic docks and find a clear view of the west horizon.

  2. 16:38

    Battery Park

    Continue south to Battery Park to watch the sky change color over the harbor.

  3. 17:08

    Old Mates Pub

    Head back toward the Seaport area. Stop at Old Mates Pub for an Australian pint and a bite to eat as the city lights turn on.

  4. 17:38

    South Street Seaport

    End your evening with a stroll through the illuminated Seaport district.

Local tip

Old Mates Pub opens at 12:00, so it is fully open for your post-sunset visit. The walk between Battery Park and the Pub is short, but check the route if you prefer a specific path along the waterfront.

Check before you go

  • Sunset on 15 January is at 16:53.
  • Old Mates Pub is open Mo-Th until 01:00 and Fr-Sa until 02:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New York City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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