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A landmark · South Street Seaport · on two New York Dearest lists

Pier 17

Worth it. Drawing people from all over the city, not only does this perfectly orange pumpkin arch make for great photos, the Brooklyn Bridge as the backdrop is stunning.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizFrom my list My favorite photo spots in New York City
Address
Pier 17, South Street Seaport
Subway
2, 3 to Wall St, 8 min
Cost
Free

Everything I’ve written about Pier 17. It’s on two of my lists, My favorite photo spots in New York City and Best Halloween decorations in New York City.

  1. My favorite photo spots in New York CityWorth it
  2. Best Halloween decorations in New York CityWorth it

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During the months the pumpkin arch is not there, Pier 17 is still one of the most Instagrammable places in NYC, chock-full of restaurants and views, you don’t want to miss out on.

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Drawing people from all over the city, not only does this perfectly orange pumpkin arch make for great photos, the Brooklyn Bridge as the backdrop is stunning. Typically making an appearance mid-October this massive pumpkin arch is located on Pier 17 at South Street Seaport.

During the months the pumpkin arch is not there, Pier 17 is still one of the most Instagrammable places in NYC, chock-full of restaurants and views, you don’t want to miss out on.

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    Worth it

    Typically making an appearance in early-October, the beautiful pumpkin arch is located on Pier 17 at South Street Seaport.

    What I wrote thereFold it away

    If you’re looking for one of the most instagrammable decorations in New York City, look no more. 

    Drawing people from all over the city, not only does this perfectly orange pumpkin arch make for great photos, the Brooklyn Bridge as the backdrop is stunning.

    Typically making an appearance in early-October, the beautiful pumpkin arch is located on Pier 17 at South Street Seaport.

    While technically there are no rules for how long you can take pictures, be courteous of those around you. Try to take your pictures quickly to maintain the flow of the line.

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