Why would you want to visit or stay in a neighborhood that Patti Smith says feels a living museum? Hugged by Greenwich Village at the north (Houston), Little Italy to the eat (Lafayette), Tribeca and Chinatown to the south (Canal), and Hudson Square to the west (6th Ave), the farmland turned into an affluent enclave, with the highest concentration of cast-iron architecture in the world in the 1800s. As the rich moved north, the district became NYC's premier retail, entertainment, and "hospitality" corridor (1850-1880) to industrial manufacturing center, especially garments and textiles (1880-1960) to target for demolition for a highway project. But then the artists came in, the reports claimed the area was vital, and preservationists protected it, allowing it to become the international center of the avant-garde art world in the 70s and 80s. Today, the neighborhood allegedly functions as a major upscale international shopping district, despite the fake handbags on blankets on the illegal sidewalk sales. I got a good deal on a Kartier watch. So, the vibe is rigid, geometric, heavy iron meets Belgian cobblestones, for a grounded and old feeling in contrast with the soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and wide open floor plans that flood the area with pale, northern light, which gives it the historic but chic museum feel. Plus, there is a lingering cool factor, a quiet swagger, rooted in the creative rebellion. If SoHo were a cocktail mixed from southern California neighborhoods, it would be 40% Los Angeles Arts District (structurally and historically), 34% Abbot Kinney/Venice (hyper-curated indie retail and open-air runway feel); 25% Old Pasadena (living museum feel), 1% Hollywood (the touristy-heavy trashiest parts locals avoid). But, my wife and I love it because of the location and the many shops, restaurants, experiences, and bars within a square mile. Check my reviews on Dominique Ansel, Trader Joe's, Polo Ralph Lauren, Uniqlo Soho, a Target boutique, Lucia Pizza, McDonald's, Aviator Nation, 260 Sample Sale, Softside, $1.50 Pizza, and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Plus, within walking distance: Hamburger America and Emily (Greenwich Village), Prince Street Pizza, Thai Diner, and 7th Street Burger (Nolita), Solita Soho Hotel, Ceres, and L'Industrie Pizzeria (Little Italy), Au Cheval, All Blues, and Best Western Soho Hotel (Chinatown), and the Ghostbusters Fire Station, Roxy Hotel, and Bubby's (Tribeca). read more

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Put on my walking shoes and off I am to SoHo. Shopping at unique boutiques. Feasting my eyes with stimulating street art and art galleries. Savoring at enchanting coffee shops and iconic restaurants. I love it here! CHEERS! read more

SoHo - Favorite Spots To Shop and Eat This Season in SoHo! (05/01/26) - Local Flavor Near Me

Everyone said SoHo is where you go to buy some fancy clothing and here I came here with the intent to get some nice pieces. After 3 hours of non stop walking and I walk fast and I don't stop staring at items long, I like to think I am one of the most efficient shoppers. Given my speed and clear cut idea of what makes a great wardrobe, I walked fast and covered almost all of the clothing area.. what a disappointment! I wanted to be in awe and surprised and buy good items, nope! The usual culprits you find in every mall and a few unique stores didn't have what I liked. Hobo chic is a bit too popular here. And I even ventured to NoHo thinking there could be something there, no. Save your time and go to Saks 5th avenue straight up! read more

SoHo stands for south of Houston. Houston is pronounced how-ston not like the city in Texas. I love this hip and trendy area where shops are funky and unusual. read more

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Great area with lots to do. Great place to go shopping, find restaurants and things to do. They have many free pop ups in this area too. Very popular especially for New Yorkers. It does tend to get crowded especially on weekends read more

Really neat part of New York to see! There are so many stores! I saw a Rolls Royce and 2 Lamborghinis! How cool! It was definitely worth walking through! read more

The SoHo depicted in "After Hours" would get a higher rating. The Lower East Side was my most-hated neighborhood, though I've mellowed with old age. My SoHo disinterest is less extreme, it's just not for me. There might be some decent $6,000 handbags. The cobblestone streets are nice. While I don't necessarily seek out areas geared to wealthy international tourists I'd say that the Meatpacking District and Dumbo have more visual appeal and culture than SoHo. read more

Soho is a great area for trendy cool and quirky shopping and dining. It's great for a walk and take in the typical but also quirky architecture which I love but it wasn't a stand out location for me. read more

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This area was a very famous artsy neighborhood in the '70s and '80s...now it has evolved into one of New York City's prime shopping districts. SoHo (an acronym for South of Houston Street) still features galleries, though these days the work within them tends toward the more high-end commercial--matching the luxury boutiques and independent-designer outposts that characterize the area. Nowadays, trendy boutique hotels, restaurants and high end shops make this a nice area to stroll, to hang out, or to meet friends for a nice meal. read more

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Great place to shop, people-watch, and buy from local artists on the street. It has designers and regular brands.

SoHo stands for South of Houston and it's a world-famous shopping paradise. It is also a popular artist district in Lower Manhattan. Houston Street, Lafayette Street and the western part of Broadway, are the surrounding streets. I worked very close to this neighborhood for about five years. You can find a bright part of the city that is known for appearing in many films and commercials. I'm not swearing by the exact location of my photos. I searched my 33k photos by location. These are a few of the favorites showing up in SoHo. When I walk I don't stop to make note of a particular neighborhood name. I might be wandering aimlessly or have a certain place I am headed to visit. You can bet I've spent hours wandering through SoHo. You're close to Washington Square Park which is a historic vicinity of Manhattan. There's Halloween activity today. You can search the neighborhood in Yelp and find lots of the following: Cafes, Restaurants, Hotels, Rooftop Lounges, Parks, High End Shopping and Historic Landmarks. I love the cobblestone Streets. I had 185 photos in this location. I can't post them all. Make it a point to visit while you're here! read more

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Soho, what can I say? This place is the new Times Square lol. You'll find a typical shops small businesses and expected atmosphere, but also expect packed streets, tiktokers, and tons of photo shoots. read more

SoHo - Local Flavor Near Me

I used to be a manwh*re, then for awhile I was so prudish and picky, and since Barbie turned me into a bad girl, I'm So Ho. Soho is a pretty spectacular neighborhood just north of Little Italy and Chinatown and it has a lot going on and is eclectic but it's hard to find a good bathroom here and it's hard to find a little privacy and space in this intense neighborhood. Still a really cool place to hang out and I love it here. The Canal Street Market, and Chinatown in general, are the highlights. Check out Boba Guys inside the market, and check out Alimama's Mochi Donuts in Chinatown. read more

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Woah soho is a GEM. I love coming here on a nice summer day. Many also come for the designer boutiques and art galleries. Soho has just about every different crowds tourist, street vendors and nyc high end shoppers. Soho is the best people sight seeing streets in Manhattan you can just walk around and fall in love with the buildings. It is also well known for its food , drinks and art. Balthazar is one of the many places many people go down here. The great thing about soho is that you also have soho little Italy walking distance and over there you can visit the famous Lombardi's the first pizzeria in the United States wow! Amazing huh. If you're looking for a great place to drink at a fancy lounge pegu club has unique drinks and stylish ambiance. If you're also looking for a place to do a photo shoot with natural lighting the cast iron buildings at soho are a perfect touch for backgrounds. Also if you're in soho already make sure to check out china town for street vendors and a variety of food. read more

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SoHo is one of the most fashionable areas of the city. Of course since it's the home of many designers. The highlight for many here is the shopping. It gets tons of tourists looking for clothes. The streets can be crowded but in the stores it's worse. It gets its name from its location. It's the area south of Houston Street. The area is known for being on the cutting edge of cool clothing, and many of it's shit you would never wear. If you're a straight guy, you can still find things to do around here. There are lots of great restaurants. It's also fun just watching these fashionistas run amok. If you're not into shopping, there's also many art galleries. The food is good too. read more

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Being a NY tourist I had to make my way to SoHo...just to say " been there, done that!" The name SoHo was coined in 1962 by famed urban planner Chester Rapkin in 1962 short for "South of Houston Street" Contrary to popular belief SoHo is not named after London's "SoHo" a fashionable area on the West End. The area became popular with artists, hippies and outcasts. Starting in the 1950's-when the area which had been neglected for decades; it offered cheap but often unsafe housing. In fact the area was in such bad condition during that time that it was called "Hell's Hundred Acres" I think the appeal of SoHo is the perfect marination of the old and the new. The young and the old. Unlike the rest of Manhattan most of the structures in SoHo are super old. A lot of the building can date back to the 1920's. It really adds to the character of the place to see some new retail place housed in a building that was built when The League of Nation was being formed.... I heard from a local that the preservation of these building came sorta by accident. Apparently during the 1960-1970's when there was a wave in the city to tear down old buildings; a good majority of SoHo wasn't zoned for residential use and a lot of the buildings weren't safe but the residents were afraid that some developer was going to come in tear everything down and re-build the place thus making them super expensive; And the reason many of the people were living in SoHo at that time was because they couldn't afford to live anywhere else in NY. To make a long story short, the residents got together and got the city pass some legislation which allows them to live in these buildings even though they were zoned for commercial use. In 1973 they further cementented their living arrangement by designating SoHo a historical landmark area. When I was visiting the place was super crowded with tourists like myself. In some ways the place reminded me of Europe with all these side-walk cafes and street merchants. Most of the retailers here you can find in your average high end mall like All Saints, J. Crew, H&M, Scoop NYC, Uniqlo, Barbour, Ted Baker and Sur La Table. If you love vintage and thrift stores...there is a famous one here called What Goes Around Comes Around https://www.nycgo.com/shopping/what-goes-around-comes-around Okay they have $15,000 pre-own Birkins but that's not all they have...tons of unique one of a kind items and apparently they're a celeb favorite... Speaking of celeb...when we were here apparently some hip pop star was shopping at one of the glitzy shops like Prada or LV....I didn't pay that much attention but I remember one of the streets was blocked off and they had 4 black escalade with blacked out windows parked in front and there were a general frenzy of people around this one area....Of course you gotta love New Yorkers because they just could care less if you're hip pop or lollipop...the only ones stopping to stare were tourists like me...gotta love it! Here is a fun SoHo fact...for half of hour of parking it's $6.75....Here in Atlanta I complain about $5.00 for a couple of hours! Oh remember when 400 raised their toll fee from $0.50 to $0.75 and people went nuts....haha I bet New Yorkers would love to pay $0.75 for toll.... read more

Love everything about the city. We fall deeper in love with it every time we come here. My dad lived here in the 70s and we've had a connection to it ever since. Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, Chinatown we love you! read more

SoHo - The Brownstone, so many memories here. Hope dad would approve of the renovations! - Local Flavor Near Me

Overall, I like Soho. It's worth just walking from Chinatown to Soho. No need to take the subway. I know some people who do it. Soho has a lot of places to window shop and kill some time. Get your AC on and check out stuff. Get your steps on! 190/2019 read more

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We were only in SoHo for a little bit, but it was enough for me to know I'd like to return to the area. It's such a nice walkable area for shopping and dining and people watching! You've got a mix of super high end stores with 'regular' ones in between and adorable restaurants sprinkled in. Definitely a spot to walk and wander. I wouldn't come through on a weekend if you're looking for a leisurely walk however, just be prepared to wander through cozy side streets and all sorts of shops and make a day of it! Don't forget to find a bakery or restaurant to sit and grab a bit as you and marking your way through - sustenance is always needed! read more

My favorite place to shop in NYC! I loved it more when it was the home of the only Uniqlo in America! Easy to get to. Shops are usually packed with people. Lines can be long during hoildays. You can find almost any major fashion store here. Great pizza joints all around here, Just an amazing place to come and shop, eat, and people watch! read more

SoHo - I've spent to much here! - Local Flavor Near Me

Lifestyles of The Rich and Famous, baby. If you are visiting Manhattan, you must visit this area, if only for lust. Everything here is gorgeous - the architecture, the people, the stores, the merchandise, even the streets are gorgeous - some are cobblestone. Take the R train to Prince St or the C train to Spring Street and make your way from there. If you are visiting my humble hometown, make SoHo a destination for sure. Have lunch at a great restaurant, window shop at the fabulous stores and bask in the ambiance. It's one of my favorite parts of the City. read more

Loved this entire area for its city ambience as well as the diversity of stores available for shoppers. I always visit Soho area whenever I come up to New York City when I'm in a binge shopper mood. They have everything from retail and beauty to food. Also they have plenty of gorgeous places to visit around the area such as Nomo Soho! My overall rating would be 4.5/5! read more

SoHo - Nomo Soho entrance! - Local Flavor Near Me

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Did someone say shopping?!? I Can never get bored just strolling around and walking into cute boutiques... So much fun!!! Soho runs from Broadway to 6th Avenue from Houston Street to Canal Street....Soho is a distinctive neighborhood in Manhattan which does...indeed...have a lot of upscale shopping today...in recent years soho has became a famous destination for both shopping and the downtown scene.... There are many trendy restaurants in soho...many different types to choose from...but since NYC is known for there incredible pizza ...these two pizzeria are a must try while you are here... Lombardi's Pizzeria in SoHo ...its great...and for good New York style pizza you can go to John's Pizzeria (there are three locations in Manhattan) go check them out! Ps: The abbriviation of SoHo stand for South of Huston street...:) read more

SoHo - My love for Dior will never die! - Local Flavor Near Me

I love New York and yes I love SoHo. I love coming here even though I can't afford some of the boutique and designer stores in this neighborhood. But if I do shop here, some of my favorite businesses are: UNIQLO - most of the stuff I find on sale are extra small and don't fit me, but I love coming here just to check out the discounted rack. WHOLE FOODS - Because I can always find something vegetarian here and do a little bit of grocery shopping. MUJI - Very cute Japanese things and travel friendly items. CB2 - Cool modern furnishing for your tiny apartment. I love walking around in this neighborhood especially in the weekends when the weather is beautiful. There are local artist that sells their handmade goods on the sidewalk in Little Italy which is located nearby. read more

Soho is like a complete package for entertainment. It has all the prerequisites for a hood housed with all the necessary things to have a great time.Located in Lower Manhattan it has history which is an archetypal example of inner-city regeneration and gentrification, encompassing socio-economic, cultural, political and architectural developments .It has wide variety of stores and shops ranging from trendy boutiques to outlets of national and international chain stores. * Has some awesome artists lofts and art galleries. *All the upscale retail stores are here. *Really nice restaurants. *Every block/street has a unique look and feel to it. FYI : Soho stands for "South of Houston (Street)". read more

You can stop off at the numerous nice restaurants and shops, but truthfully just walking around this eclectic neighborhood says volumes about the city. Just find free stuff on Yelp and go from point to point. You'll have a much better feel for NYC afterward. read more

I must say, I can't believe I haven't looked into SoHo until this trip, this is one of the best neighborhoods in Manhattan IMO for shopping, tourism as well as just being close to all the fantastic quaint cafes and lounges. This is where great food meets great fashion, great stores meet cozy coffee joints and wonderfully decorated winter theme meets culturally starved tourist like me. Yes its expensive, yes housing here is insane and of course the high end stores scream snob-city but I absolutely love it. I would definitely stay here again and if I ever move to NYC, THIS is it. read more

Soho. I still love you. I've worked all over Manhattan and Soho is still my favorite place to decompress (and work in). When you realize you're a downtown girl, you don't need to venture past Houston because Soho has everything. Dosas. Overpriced gyms. Prada. Street meat. Any and every store. Any and every tourist. Like a million tourists...who walk all over. Food. Food. Food!!! I can say more, but what is the point? It's one of the best neighborhoods, even though it's been gentrified. read more

One of the best places to shop in NYC UNIQLO - Great chinos in every color and a great selection of basics, as well as outerwear. The entire store is expertly curated and i love the color patterns. The staff is pretty knowledgeable in terms of where everything is and i love the collaborations that they do. TOPMAN - The store is always on the trend and full of great fashion finds, even in the sales section. The men's store is full of expertly tailored suits, outerwear and streetwear. I love the art and mannequin decoration as well. The top floor is where the women's shoes and items, along with the main floor and the 2nd floor, because you know women always have like 10 floors for clothes. The entire area is chock full of stores, from mainstays like 2 H&Ms to a huge new Zara to a Louis Vuitton to Moncler...high end to low end boutiques liter the entire area. There are also great restaurants and food places, such as 2 creperies right next to each other (Vive la Crepe & 8 Turn Crepe) and Little Eataly is right next door and filled with plenty of Italian Restaurants. You'll have a great time here, and there are plenty of cheap fares as well, along with street carts. read more

The name comes from geographic location "SOuth of HOuston" Street, a specifically zoned neighborhood in Manhattan. This area is longtime noted for artists' lofts and art galleries of high ceilings and hard wood floors. It is also known for small extreme pricey boutiques and upscale worldwide brand name designer clothing shops inhabit retail space in Soho. Its architecture is registered in National Register of Historic Places and known for incorporating cast iron elements in structure and design. Some selected areas of Soho contains original cobblestone pave streets. Restaurants and bars are among the inhabitants but out numbered by clothing retail shops. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoHo read more

Put on some comfortable shoes and bring your wallets.. cause we going shopping!!! I love Soho. There's shopping for everyone here. There are the high end stores, but then you have mid range and bargain shoppes as well. Who can say no to the funky jewelry on the street and cheap food from the food trucks. And... it's awesome for the people watching! You might even bump into a celebrity. read more

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This trendy area great for people-watching, shopping, and mixing with the in crowd is South of Houston St. Fashion houses, art galleries, and good dining options. It's very full of life. read more

The vibe here is awesome and it's absolutely a shopaholic's dream. It's like this huge mall but all the stores are its own separate building. This place gets crowded and you have to walk a little to get to places but that's what also makes the experience enjoyable. There are always little food stands at the side of the street so be sure to check those out! read more

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Shopping... and lots of it. So many stores. Regardless of whether you want to purchase anything or not, it's still worth a visit. Strolling through the area, people watching, and experiencing the consumerism is somewhat of an attraction. read more

Wear the most comfortable shoes you own and take a tour! Everything you wish for is here. The best stores, restaurants, stands, maybe celebrities I've heard? Get the map and walk the blocks. I walked so much. I even walked over to Chinatown and Little Italy and spent 5 hours solo in SoHo. If you want to buy something nice for yourself-this is the place to do it! Get your credit card ready but these stores have people that want to help you find what you are looking for. If you want to save money go to Chinatown and buy a dress for less than 20 dollars and please bargain and buy your souvenirs in Chinatown as well. I have posted many pictures but the places I checked out that were in or around SoHo were The Scholastic Store, Guess, Lombardi's Restaurant, a Cupcake Stand, Dash Store (never went inside because of the long line), Bebe, Forever 21, Pink (Victoria Secret), and many more! Check out my pictures, I posted many! :) read more

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Like shopping or not it's worth a visit to this neighborhood. The old buildings amongst modern shopping is quite a scene. If here to shop you'll find from cheap stores to the high-ends (the very first Prada store is cool). Seeing all the styling and fly people is cool too. read more

Definitely one of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC. I mean really, where else can you spot Sarah Jessica Parker* sitting on a bench and chatting with a girlfriend? That was truly my first real NYC experience (which is a shame after being here all my life, and even more of a shame that I'm citing my first real experience to be stalking a celebrity instead of something more traditional like visiting the Statue of Liberty). But hey, who wants to be cliché anyway? Not I and certainly not Sarah Jessica Parker, I'm sure. _____ * I saw SJP a second time in Times Square doing a shoot for SATC 2 and I was literally so close that I could've pulled her weave off....but I contained myself. Thought I'd share. read more

Soho is the only neighborhood I lived in for a year and didn't get to know a single one of my neighbors. That pretty much says it all. It stinks to live in, it stinks to shop in, it stinks to eat in. The coolest thing to do in this neighborhood is to walk around and people watch. The buildings are beautiful, and all the people are convinced they're beautiful too. If your thing is 'being seen' and 'feeling important' then you came to the right place. Take a walk over to Cipriani's and pay $86 for a mediocre plate of food. Then you can take a stroll to the overpriced clothing stores. But I promise you'll look cooler in that $900 jacket. And if you don't feel awesome after that, you can redefine who you are with just three easy payments of $1999.99 for our entire new spring line collection. If people still don't like you, try slathering on more braggadocio. People love hearing about how much money you inherited. Plus don't forget you get to hang out with other like-minded people who sniff their own farts and tweet whenever they see a celebrity, thinking it makes their existence more meaningful. In fact, quite sadly, it only highlights how sad it is they care about the whereabouts of another human being who couldn't give 2 shits if they were even alive. /end rant. Soho is overrated. read more

Meh... Call me old school, call me an old fogey. I remember when this area used to be the home for the store Canal Jeans. Back in the early/mid 80s, you could hit one of these West Village boutiques, then walk all the way to Canal Jeans. When you purchased something, as thankful gesture plus promotion, they would throw in a few store buttons in your bag. If you went to high school in Manhattan during that time period, then you would proudly display these buttons on your vintage mini-army canvas medic bag. Or on your backpack, or a drab military shoulder messenger sack that doubled as something to carry your schoolbooks in. Arty-farty teens who who grew up in Manhattan during the mid-80s know what I'm talking about. Anyway, Canal Jeans used to have these checkered buttons in a small plastic box on the cash register. Free for the taking. The store continued this way after that trend was over. But that was back then. At some point during the mid 90s(?) the place went out of business. Actually both Canal Jean locations went out of business. The Soho location is now where the second Bloomingdale's is. I finally checked out this Bloomingdale's one day when I had to use the restroom. Thankfully these upscale department stores have public bathrooms. Now it's 2012, and Soho is a mecca of overpriced flagship stores. Doesn't matter what label...Prada, Doc Martin's, Ben Sherman, MAC, whatever... The Pearl River Mart is okay, but it's more or less a tourist trap. Celebrities sightings? Unless I'm employed by TMZ, I just don't care. There are a few stores, like Kid Robot, MoMA Design, Apple...but The Evolution Store is my favorite. I could browse inside there for a while. The art galleries...meh. Actually double meh. Just doesn't do it for me. I prefer the smaller galleries like the ones in Chelsea, LES, Brooklyn, even some parts of Queens. I think it's just me, but this area is way too gentrified to enjoy. I can't even enjoy walking down Broadway. Way too many people. I prefer to go down the lesser known side streets. Don't bump into anyone that way. Still, Soho on a nice spring afternoon isn't that bad. Just not my first choice of places to go in NYC. Perhaps I'm just more cynical than the average person. Although I did have a nice martini in a Soho bar once. read more

SoHo is, for lack of a better descriptor, fabulous. Where else can you buy a $400 Betsey Johnson dress, $1 bite size cupcakes, and a painting created entirely by using spray paint, a paper bag and a kitten? The answer: nowhere. Soho is the shiz. Best recognize. read more