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SoHo is a district of Manhattan.
To know
SoHo it is one of the most interesting areas of Manhattan to New York, sandwiched between Houston Street to the north, Lafayette Street to the east, Canal Street to the south, and Hudson River to the west. The name of the area derives from the presumed similarity with the homonymous area of London and from the fact that it is "I knowuth of I haveuston "(south of Houston). SoHo was a neighborhood bohemian of artists who lived in various lofts, not even recognized as legal residences, and very particular art galleries. Today it has become so expensive that many of the galleries have moved to the western edge of Chelsea, while artists have had to abandon it en masse in search of places where rents are much lower. Today SoHo is an upscale boutique neighborhood, but its narrow streets still retain some of the original charm, and even though the Broadway crowds between Houston Street and Spring Street can be nerve-wracking, it's still a nice neighborhood to walk around.
How to orient yourself
SoHo (New York): full screen map.How to get
There are several subway lines that pass through the neighborhood and depending on which one you take you can reach different points in SoHo. The line 1 passes under Varick Street, stops at Houston and Canal Streets. The lines TO, C. is IS they pass under Sixth Avenue and stop at Canal Street, the C and E also stop at Spring Street. The lines No., Q, is R. they pass under Broadway; the N and R stop at Prince and Canal Streets, while the Q express train skips the Prince stop and stops at Canal St. B., D., F., is M. serve Broadway-Lafayette station on Houston Street, with a free transfer to train 6 at Bleecker St. 6 passes under Lafayette Street, stops at Spring and Canal Streets, and the J (and during peak hours also the Z) stop at Canal Street under Lafayette.
The neighborhood is also served by several bus lines. Take the M1, M6, or M20 lines which run uptown / downtown (i.e. north / south). The M21 runs through the city from east to west, but the traffic on Houston Street often makes the service quite slow.
If you are coming from a nearby area, the best way to get to SoHo is on foot.
How to get around
What see
The best thing to do is walk around to see the old Broadway buildings and side streets. And if you want to go shopping, remember that on Broadway there are several clothing stores and much more. West Broadway is another avenue where you can find rather high-end (and therefore expensive) shops.
- Children's Museum of the Arts, 103 Charlton Street (between Hudson and Greenwich), ☎ 1 212 274-0986.
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Wed, Fri-Sun 12: 00-17: 00, Thu 12: 00-18: 00. Art and exhibitions designed for children. - New York City Fire Museum, 278 Spring St (between Varick and Hudson Sts), ☎ 1 212 691-1303, @[email protected]. $ 7 adults, $ 5 seniors / students / children. In an old fire station dating from 1904 (restored), the NYC Fire Museum tells the story of firefighters in the United States from the 18th century to the present. On display are old equipment, uniforms and much more.
- New Museum of Contemporary Art, 235 Bowery, ☎ 1 212 219 1222, @[email protected]. Founded in 1977 by Marcia Tucker, it is the only museum in New York City exclusively dedicated to showcasing contemporary art from around the world. The museum features the works of little-known artists and has staged ambitious reviews by prominent figures such as Ana Mendieta, William Kentridge, David Wojnarowicz, Paul McCarthy and Andrea Zittel before they achieved widespread success.
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Wed, Fri-Sun 12: 00-17: 00, Thu 12: 00-18: 00. Art and exhibitions designed for children.What to do
- Film Forum, 209 W Houston Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues), ☎ 1 212 727-8110. Non-profit cinema specializing in independent films.
- Here Arts Center, 145 6th Avenue (Near Dominick), ☎ 1 212 647-0202.
- The Performing Garage, 33 Wooster Street (between Broome and Grand), ☎ 1 212 966-9796. Off-Broadway Theater which houses the Wooster Group experimental theater company.
Shopping
SoHo is one of the nerve centers of Manhattan's shopping, especially on weekends when the sidewalks of West Broadway, Prince Street and Broadway are almost impassable. But beware: many of the more expensive boutiques have been replaced by big chain stores.
- Kee's Chocolates, 80 Thompson St (between Spring and Broome Sts), ☎ 1 212 334-3284. $ 2.45 - $ 2.55 each chocolate. Tue-Fri 9-19, Sat-Sun 11-19. Kee is considered one of New York's master chocolatiers. Anyone who loves chocolate will find absolutely special creations.
- McNally Jackson Booksellers, 52 Prince St (between Mulberry and Lafayette Sts), ☎ 1 212 274-1160. Tue-Sat 10-22, Sun 10-21. This independent bookstore has a huge collection of magazines, fiction and more. The shop also has a coffee shop, hosts events such as meetings with authors, reading clubs and discussion groups.
- Pearl River Mart, 477 Broadway (between Grand and Broome), ☎ 1 212 431-4770. 10-19 every day. Huge store of Chinese and Asian products in general such as household goods and more.
- Uniqlo, 546 Broadway (at Spring St), ☎ 1 917 237-8811. Tue-Sat 10 am-9pm, Sun 11 am-8pm. Japanese clothing store for men and women.
- LF Stores, 149 Spring Street New York, NY 10012, ☎ 1 212 966 5889. LF Stores is not particularly big or well known, but it sells very special products so much so that several celebrities frequent it. Depending on what you buy, you can spend a lot of money, but the staff are friendly and will be able to help you.
- Topshop, 478 Broadway 10013 New York, ☎ 1 2129669555. Mon-Sat: 10 am-9pm Sun: 11 am-8pm. Topshop is a women's clothing store for every need, size and price between $ 50- $ 90. It is an English chain, you can also shop online or visit the shop which has 2 floors
How to have fun
Night clubs
- The Ear Inn, 326 Spring St (between Greenwich and Washington), ☎ 1 212 431-9750. noon-04: 00 every day. On the ground floor of the James Brown House, Ear Inn is one of the oldest clubs in New York.
Where to eat
Average prices
- Balthazar, 80 Spring St (between Broadway and Crosby), ☎ 1 212 965-1414. Tue-Thu 7: 30-17 and 17: 45-midnight, Fri 7: 30-17 and 17: 45-01: 00, Sat 8-16 and 17: 45-01: 00, Sun 8-16 and 17: 30-midnight. Balthazar has the atmosphere and quality of a Parisian brasserie, but it is not cheap even though it is very popular with tourists and locals. Better to book or expect long lines.
- Famous Ben's Pizza, 177 Spring St, New York 10012 ((At Thompson St)), ☎ 1 212 966-4494. Mon-Thu: 11-23: 30 Fri-Sat: 11-00: 30 Sun: 12-22: 30. Famous Ben's Pizza is one of the oldest and best pizza places in SoHo.
- Dig Inn Seasonal Market, 350 Hudson Street, New York, 10014 ((At Charlton St)), ☎ 1 917 720-1205. "" Dig Inn is a chain of 6 restaurants led by Chef Daniel Angerer, offering excellent food and a careful choice of quality ingredients. Also vegetarian and vegan menu.
Where stay
High prices
- 60 Thompson, 60 Thompson St, ☎ 1 212 431-0200. $450-$550. Luxury hotel with 100 rooms designed by the famous designer Thomas O'Brien. Inside there is a private area on the roof and the luxurious Thai restaurant Kittichai.
- Soho Grand Hotel (Soho Grand), 310 West Broadway (between Canal St. & Grand St.), ☎ 1 212 965-3000. $250-$550. Check in: 15, check-out: 13. The Soho Grand Hotel is a splendid hotel with 353 rooms, 10 suites and 2 magnificent apartments. Pets Allowed.
How to keep in touch
Useful information
- Mulberry Street Library, 10 Jersey St (between Lafayette and Mulberry), ☎ 1 212 966-3424. Tue-Wed noon-7pm, Thu 10 am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-5pm.
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