The Great Saunter, New York City

#2013 among attractions in New York City

Hiking, Hiking trail

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The Great Saunter is a daylong hike that explores Manhattan’s 32-mile shoreline, visiting more than 20 parks and promenades of Manhattan Island. Manhattan's waterfront rim has evolved since Shorewalkers Inc. a nonprofit environmental and walking group, began fighting for a public shoreline walkway in 1982. Now the path is nearly contiguous. The Saunter takes place on the first Saturday in May, recognized by the NYC as Great Saunter Day. ()

Coordinates: 40°42'22"N, 74°0'12"W

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Downtown Manhattan (Financial District)New York City United States

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The Great Saunter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Banks, South Street Seaport Museum, 375 Pearl Street.

~180 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
South Street Seaport, New York City
1 min walk • Nestled at the edge of the East River in Lower Manhattan, South Street Seaport is a historic area that has been transformed into a bustling cultural hub. With its cobblestone streets and 19th-century buildings, the seaport district offers a unique glimpse into New York...
~1390 ftNE
Bridge
Brooklyn Banks, New York City
7 min walk • Brooklyn Banks is an iconic skateboarding spot located under the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, United States. Renowned for its red brick banks and unique urban setting, it has been a staple in the skateboarding community for decades and has been featured in...
~100 ftN
Museum
South Street Seaport Museum, New York City
1 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of New York City, the South Street Seaport Museum offers a rich tapestry of cultural and maritime history. This unique institution, located among the cobblestone streets and charming 19th-century buildings of the South Street Seaport...
~1670 ftN
Bridge
375 Pearl Street, New York City
9 min walk • 375 Pearl Street, also known as the Verizon Building, is a notable skyscraper located in the heart of New York City. This imposing structure is characterized by its Brutalist architecture, a style that was popular in the mid-20th century and is marked by stark...
~1630 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum of American Finance, New York City
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's bustling financial district, the Museum of American Finance serves as a sanctuary of education and exploration into the rich tapestry of the United States' financial history and practices.
~1630 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
New York City Police Museum, New York City
8 min walk • The New York City Police Museum is a museum that has featured the history and contributions of the New York City Police Department since its establishment in 1845.
~1420 ftW
Skyscraper, Neo-renaissance architecture
1 Wall Street Court, New York City
7 min walk • 1 Wall Street Court is a residential building in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City. The 15-story building, designed by Clinton and Russell in the Renaissance Revival style, was completed in 1904 at the intersection of Wall, Pearl, and Beaver Streets.
~370 ftSE
Ship
Ambrose, New York City
2 min walk • The United States Lightship LV-87/WAL-512 is a riveted steel lightship built in 1907 and served at the Ambrose Channel lightship station from December 1, 1908, until 1932, and in other posts until her decommissioning in 1966.
~1230 ftW
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
70 Pine Street, New York City
6 min walk • 70 Pine Street – formerly known as the 60 Wall Tower, Cities Service Building, and American International Building – is a 67-story, 952-foot residential building in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City.
~500 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, Monuments and statues
Titanic Memorial, New York City
3 min walk • The Titanic Memorial is a 60-foot-tall lighthouse at Fulton and Pearl Streets in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City.
~1440 ftW
Postmodern architecture
60 Wall Street, New York City
7 min walk • 60 Wall Street is a 55-story, 745-foot-tall skyscraper on Wall Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City, United States. The tower was designed by Roche-Dinkeloo and originally built for J.P. Morgan & Co.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Great Saunter?

Nearby attractions include South Street Seaport Museum, New York City (1 min walk), South Street Seaport, New York City (1 min walk), Imagination Playground, New York City (2 min walk), 170–176 John Street, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to The Great Saunter by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Great Saunter:

Bus

Pearl St & Fulton St • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (4 min walk)
Water St & Wall St • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (6 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (8 min walk)
Whitehall • Lines: Sif (17 min walk)

Metro

Fulton Street • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, Z (10 min walk)
Wall Street • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5 (10 min walk)