SoHo, Located in Lower Manhattan in New York, SoHo has been the site of many artists' lofts and art galleries since the early 20th century. The main street of SoHo is Broadway, which is probably one of NYC's most recognizable streets, and at the same time it slid right through the famous glitzy neighborhood of the '70s and '80s into one of New York's premier shopping districts. SoHo (short for South Street of SoHo) has hosted many galleries since its history, but lately luxury boutiques and independent designer shops have come to the fore that have changed the character of the area. This change of SoHo over the years is vibrant and unique.
SoHo is New York's great place for shopping, fine dining, and exploring. SoHo is renowned as a shopping destination, which the shops of many famous stores are on this street like Zara, H&M, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors.
If you are searching something special, designing your own shoes at the Converse Specialty Store is an option for you. Also you may pick up some special gifts from The MoMa Design store.
In SoHo, you can also try the many boutique shops that sell handcrafted items. The products you will find in the collections of these stores will fascinate you and engage you in an interaction that will enable you to connect with the brand.
At the weekend, SoHo is a heavily touristed area, a lot of groups come to visit this area, so it is more suitable for exploring the area for the week. But, if you think the hustle and bustle is part of everyday life in NYC and that appeals to you, SoHo on a Saturday or Sunday can offer you a different experience for shopping. Here you can encounter a lot of events at unexpected times. SoHo streets can be filled with seasonal pop-up shops or street performances.
If you're into photography, make sure you have your camera with you when you are visiting to SoHo. The streets of SoHo are like a first-class art scene to see the current fashion trend up close. If architecture interests you rather than photographing people, then SoHo's historic cast iron buildings are just waiting to be photographed.
Beginning with the industrial revolution, cast iron architecture became popular in this region, as iron was thought to be much more durable and fireproof instead of using traditional architectural materials. Typical cast-iron buildings built during this period, which you can find in abundance in SoHo, have hosted many movies and commercials.
Transport:
R, W – Prince Street Subway Station
B, F, M - Broadway/Lafayette Station
6 – Spring Street Station
