New Yorkand more specifically Manhattanis home to some of the most diverse and unique neighborhoods around. No matterwhat you want you are guaranteed to find it in one of these awesomeneighborhoods.
NoLita
Until a littlewhile ago this magnificent New Yorkneighborhood didn't even exist. Located slap bang in the middle of LittleItaly, the Lower East Side and SoHo this tinyneighborhood is awash with gorgeous boutiques, galleries, treasure filledsecond hand shops and restaurants featuring an eclectic array of sensational tastes.
The Flatiron District
Famousfor its 20-story, Flatiron building, includes a number of boutiques, retail shops and stores. The areais considered one of the popular shopping districts.
Located between Chelsea and Gramercy the Flatiron District takes its name fromthe leading attraction, the magnificent20 storey FlatironBuilding. This is oneof New York?strendiest neighborhoods due to the many clubs, bars and restaurants. The gothicarchitecture which is prevalent throughout the neighborhood is a must see.While you're there visit , Gramercy Park, the andthe .
Chinatown
Boastingthe largest population of Chinese-Americans in the country, Chinatownis a must visit for travelers interestedin the exotic. This New Yorkneighborhood comes alive in January as it celebrates the Chinese New Year infull regal. For traditional Asian fare, street markets and specialty orientalstores you won't find better than Chinatown.
Little Italy
Located directly next to Chinatown, lies a little slice of Italy. Little Italy sports some of New York?s most gorgeous cafes andrestaurants and it goes without saying? the food here is supreme. If you're a fan of Mafioso movies LittleItaly is a must visit as several scenes from the Godfather and several otherMafioso movies were shot here.
Midtown
Midtown New York is separatedinto its eastern and western halves by the prestigious Fifth Avenue. Midtown East which includes the fashionable neighborhood of MurrayHill is renowned for its excellent shopping opportunities, restaurants andfantastic attractions. So if shopping at Herm's, a trip to the architecturallysplendid Chrysler Building and dining on sushi or pizza before heading off tothe MoMA appeals to you, Midtown East is a must visit as far as New York neighborhoodsgo.
Midtown West is New York?sheart when it comes of the business, shopping, entertainment and tourismsectors of New York.On a trip around Midtown West be sure to visit the eclectic neighborhoods of Hell's Kitchen and Clinton. A meltingpot of cultures, races, religions and tastes ? NYC neighborhood is a treat forevery kind of visitor to the Big Apple.
Greenwich Village
GreenwichVillage is divided into the East and WestVillages by Broadway and isundoubtedly New York?smost arty neighborhood. If it is poetry readings, smoky jazz bars or punk rock clubsGreenwich Village will suite you down to the ground. As it's the home of NYUthere are plenty of rocking night spots, pizza and beer joints and cafes heretoo. Greenwich Village truly has something foreveryone.
SoHo
SoHo is New York?s hippesthotspot renowned for magnificent pavement art, studios, galleries and artycafes. At night the neighborhood isalive with vibrance and color ? a trip out to one of the trendiestrestaurants or bars should not be missed.
Chelsea
Lookingfor New York?sprettiest neighborhood? Visit the oh so posh Chelsea on your next visit to the Big Apple.Home to the Chelsea Piers, Union Square and MadisonSquarePark;Chelsea boast athriving gay scene and a wide array of restaurants, theatres and nightclubs. Anotherof its charms is that it is slap bang in the middle of New York?s garment district ? shopping here is a treat.
Upper West and East Sides
The Upper West Sideis renowned for its cosmopolitan atmosphere as well as its charm. Far more laidback than the Upper East Side it is popularamongst executives and young families. Shopping at Zabars, Fairway Market, HugoBoss, Morgenthal Frederics Eyewear and Crabtree & Evelyn is a treat and the, the Children's Museum of Manhattan and New York HistoricalSociety will take care of your more cultural needs.
Home tosome of the wealthiest citizens in New York the Upper East Side is exceptionally trendy and is the place to go ifyou're interested in some serious shopping, and with outlets such as , and its easy to see why.
Tribeca
Just westof SoHo lies the equally trendy Tribeca andits galleries, markets and amazing clubs. As New York?s publishing district thisneighborhood is home to several bookstores and so many restaurants that you?llhave difficulty choosing.
Each NYC neighborhoodis distinctlyunique and boasts its own attractions, only a few of them have beendiscussed here. In fact there are so many neighborhoods in New York it may take you a few trips to theBig Apple to visit them all.