About Tribeca, Soho and Nolita
Tribeca stands for the Triangle Below Canal Street. Nolita is an abbreviated form of North of Little Italy. Soho is listed in the National Historic Registry as of 1978, including most, if not all of its five hundred buildings and twenty six blocks. These buildings are known as historic due to the cast iron used in making the architectural elements of the style. Many of the side streets of these neighborhoods are paved with Belgian blocks. Arrivals from JFK International Airport by taxis are daily, having a variety of vehicles to accommodate your needs.

Historically, the land that is now Soho, and surrounding areas, was part of a land grant given to freed slaves. When the city abandoned the plans to keep the area strictly industrial, many artists began moving into the vacant buildings. These buildings had originally been designed for manufacturing locations, so were open spaces with huge windows. Artists liked these for the space and the natural light they would have.

There are many chain outlets clustered in the neighborhoods. These became popular with the people who wanted fashionable clothing, and enjoyed the unique architecture they could have. Sidewalks in these areas are usually filled with artists and designers selling what they make or create. Tourists flock to these locales to obtain the unique quality of wares available. There is also an eclectic mix of boutiques and local shops doing business in Soho and Tribeca, as well as Nolita.

Visitors walking through these neighborhoods could spend all day shopping and eating, and still not be done. The neighborhoods of Soho, Tribeca, and Nolita are filled to maximum with quaint little shops, family friendly cafes and restaurants, coffee shops where the barista will tell you there is no room to sit. The choice of food shops, coffee shops is an endless strip of cultural diversity, all welcomed by one’s own palate.