1. New York City, New York
- Port: The Port of New York and New Jersey
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Statue of Liberty
- Ellis Island
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- South Street Seaport
- Hudson River Park
- Battery Park
2. Miami, Florida
- Port: PortMiami
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Miami Beach
- Bayside Marketplace
- Bayfront Park
- South Pointe Park
- Biscayne Bay
- American Airlines Arena
3. Savannah, Georgia
- Port: Port of Savannah
- Waterfront Attractions:
- River Street
- Savannah Riverfront
- Savannah Historic District
- Forsyth Park
- Wormsloe Historic Site
4. Charleston, South Carolina
- Port: Port of Charleston
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Waterfront Park
- The Battery
- Fort Sumter
- Charleston Harbor
- South Carolina Aquarium
5. Norfolk, Virginia
- Port: Port of Virginia (Norfolk International Terminals)
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Norfolk Waterfront
- Nauticus (maritime museum)
- Battleship Wisconsin
- Town Point Park
- Elizabeth River Trail
6. Baltimore, Maryland
- Port: Port of Baltimore
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Inner Harbor
- National Aquarium
- Historic Ships in Baltimore
- Harborplace
- Federal Hill Park
7. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Port: Port of Philadelphia
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Penn's Landing
- Independence Seaport Museum
- Spruce Street Harbor Park
- Race Street Pier
- Cherry Street Pier
8. Boston, Massachusetts
- Port: Port of Boston
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Boston Harbor
- Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
- New England Aquarium
- Harborwalk
- Long Wharf
9. Jacksonville, Florida
- Port: JAXPORT
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Jacksonville Riverwalk
- Friendship Fountain
- Metropolitan Park
- Jacksonville Landing (closed in 2019, plans for redevelopment)
- St. Johns River
10. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Port: Port of Wilmington
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Riverwalk
- Battleship North Carolina
- Cape Fear River
- Historic Downtown Wilmington
11. Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale), Florida
- Port: Port Everglades
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
- Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
- Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
12. Newport News, Virginia
- Port: Newport News Marine Terminal
- Waterfront Attractions:
- James River
- Huntington Park
- The Mariners' Museum and Park
- Victory Landing Park
- Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park
13. Portsmouth, Virginia
- Port: Port of Virginia (Virginia International Gateway)
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Portsmouth Seawall
- Olde Towne Waterfront
- Norfolk Naval Shipyard
- Elizabeth River
14. Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Port: Port of New Hampshire
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Prescott Park
- Strawbery Banke Museum
- Portsmouth Harbor
- Isles of Shoals
- The Music Hall
15. Wilmington, Delaware
- Port: Port of Wilmington
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Wilmington Riverfront
- Delaware Children's Museum
- Chase Center on the Riverfront
- Riverwalk
- Frawley Stadium
16. Brunswick, Georgia
- Port: Port of Brunswick
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Sidney Lanier Bridge
- Mary Ross Waterfront Park
- Brunswick Landing Marina
- Historic Downtown Brunswick
17. Port Canaveral, Florida
- Port: Port Canaveral
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Cocoa Beach
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- Jetty Park
- Exploration Tower
- Manatee Sanctuary Park
18. Portland, Maine
- Port: Port of Portland
- Waterfront Attractions:
- Old Port
- Eastern Promenade
- Portland Head Light
- Casco Bay
- Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
These seaport cities not only play a crucial role in trade and commerce but also offer a variety of attractions and activities along their waterfronts, making them vibrant and interesting places to visit.