During the heyday of clipper ships, the 12 blocks around South Street made up one of the world's greatest seaports. Wide streets, massive brick houses and Belgian cobblestones immerse you in a time when the sea was rich. Today, this oldest borough of lower Manhattan is home to many pleasant restaurants, shops and bars, as well as spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge and New York Harbor.Highlights of this neighborhood tour include:- the place where the East River used to flow;- one of the three oldest buildings in Manhattan;- the site of America's first presidential mansion;- the story of the stolen building;- a monument dedicated to the Titanic;- seaport revived after hurricane "Sandy";- the maritime museum.