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New York City Neighborhood Guides

New York City is home to a diverse population, and never is it more evident than when you explore its many neighborhoods. From the residential Upper West Side to hip and trendy SoHo, these neighborhood guides offer an overview of each neighborhood, as well as dining suggestions and must-see attractions.
East Village Neighborhood Guide
Famous for punk-rock, great bars and its immigrant history, the East Village is a great neighborhood to experience when you visit New York City. Check out this guide to East Village's restaurants, attractions and shops to make the most of your visit to East Village.
Tribeca Neighborhood Guide
Most famous for its warehouses and artists lofts, Tribeca is a great neighborhood for wandering when you visit New York City. Check out this guide to Tribeca's restaurants, attractions and shops to make the most of your visit to Tribeca.
Times Square Neighborhood Profile
Times Square is a popular destination for visitors to New York City -- whether they want to see the theater or just the blocks full of advertising. Check out this guide to Times Square's restaurants, attractions and shops to make the most of your visit to Times Square.
Little Italy Neighborhood Profile
Manhattan's Little Italy welcomes visitors year-round, but is an especially popular destination during the Feast of San Gennaro in September. Check out this guide to Little Italy's restaurants, attractions and shops to make the most of your visit to Manhattan's Little Italy.
Chinatown Neighborhood Profile
Chinatown in Manhattan is the largest Chinatown in the United States. Manhattan's Chinatown is a great place to explore with a wealth of delicious restaurants, guided tours and fun shops to explore.
Lower East Side Neighborhood Profile
The Lower East Side, New York City's historic Jewish neighborhood, was once the largest Jewish community in the world. Today, the Lower East Side is home to great bargain shopping, bialys and delicious pastrami sandwiches.
Greenwich Village / West Village Neighborhood Profile
Greenwich Village, also known as the West Village, is a great New York City neighborhood to explore when you want to escape Manhattan's crowded streets and tall skyscrapers. Greenwich Village offers visitors a variety of delicious restaurants, independent shops and beautiful streets to see.
Upper East Side Neighborhood Profile
The Upper East Side is home to Museum Mile, as well as some of Manhattan's best shopping. Convenient subway and bus service, as well as some of Manhattan's swankiest hotels and shopping make the Upper East Side well worth a visit.
Upper West Side Neighborhood Profile
The Upper West Side, while primarily a residential neighborhood, offers New York City visitors a peaceful respite from the chaos of more touristed areas, as well as a chance to see what it's like to live in Manhattan. Convenient subway and bus service, as well as hotels offering visitors a good value, make the Upper West Side a great home base for travelers to New York City.

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