Our friends at Travel and Leisure.com have recognized Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, South Street Seaport in New York City and Washington's Union Station among three of the "World's Most Visited Tourist Attractions". Of the 52 most visited tourist attractions named in the article, Union Station came in fifth, Faneuil Hall Marketplace came in 13th and South Street Seaport came in at 22nd.
Seaport District NYC including South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan, is nestled between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, and is the gateway to Lower Manhattan's rich history and cultural diversity. Discover an authentic historic cobblestone district bustling with live entertainment, stores and cafes, from favorite national retailers to a variety of unique local merchants. Cross South Street and discover the best water views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Statute of Liberty from Piers 16 and 15. A number of sightseeing boats and coaches depart from here or just sip a cocktail enjoying the sights! And, we have announced an exciting new redevelopment project of the Pier 17 building. www.SouthStreetSeaport.com
Located in the historic heart of Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace welcomes travellers to walk through history and experience what has become New England's #1 destination. This magical place in the center of Boston is like no other! It is as alive today as it was in 1742 when our nation's fathers proclaimed it "The Cradle of Liberty". Enjoy world-renowned street performers. Browse and shop over 100 locally loved shops and specialty pushcarts. Smell and taste wonderfully diverse ethnic foods in the Quincy Market Colonnade - the largest international food hall in New England! www.FaneuilHallMarketplace.com
Union Station D.C., one of the most iconic destinations in Washington, is a superbly restored, historic, mixed-use, inter-modal transportation hub, shopping centre and dining destination located just blocks from the U.S. Capitol Building, National Mall, U.S. Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Verizon Center, Washington Convention Center, U.S. Senate, Washington Monument, White House, 13 Smithsonian Museums, and Nationals Park. This premiere location makes Union Station the perfect tourist destination for shopping and dining as well as a resource for D.C. tours and other information. Union Station D.C. is also host to a number of free public events, exhibitions and festivals throughout the year. www.UnionStationDC.com
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Marc Atchison is a veteran journalist and a seasoned traveller with more than 20 years of travel writing experience. As the former Travel Editor of the Toronto Star, Canada's largest newspaper, and now Editor-in-Chief and Senior Writer for TraveLife magazine (Canada) and travelife.ca, Marc has been to over 100 countries in the world. Japan is one of his favorite destinations and he's been there on numerous occasions.