Location: SoHo
Top Things to do in SoHo
The 10 Best Things to do in SoHo, New York (NY)
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. The Paul Nicklen Gallery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Paul Nicklen Gallery was founded as a vehicle for conservationist photographers to display the beauties of the natural world while giving back to a charity organization of their choice.
2. CIMA - Center for Italian Modern Art
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. Sloomoo Institute
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Sloomoo Institute is an interactive pop-up experience! Sink your hands into over 30 vats of textured, scented slime. See your brain on slime with an EEG machine. Relax at our ASMR sound station and be immersed in CGI satisfying videos. Tag our slime and repeat wall by smearing slime on it. Design your dream slime at the DIY bar. Take a slime shower and walk through 250 gallons of slime. Come play!
Reviewed By tgecelter - Johannesburg, South Africa
We went with my 3 and 6 year old and had so much fun. We spent 1h30 min and it was brilliant - interactive, current and slimy. It is applicable for all ages - my husband and I had fun too. It’s really worth the visit - best thing yet is to play with slime anywhere but my home ????
4. New York City Fire Museum
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4.5 based on 260 reviews
The New York City Fire Museum is the official museum of the FDNY.Occupying a renovated 1904 Beaux‐Arts firehouse at 278 Spring Street in Hudson Square, west of SoHo, the museum is home to a renowned collection of fire‐related art and artifacts from the 18th century to the present; including hand‐pumped fire engines, horse‐drawn vehicles, early motorized apparatus and firefighting tools and equipment.
Reviewed By christopherbO9687MP - Acton, United States
This museum provides an excellent overview of both the NYC Fire Department and its history within the city. There are lots of meticulously restored historic fire engines dating back to the 19th century, and a collection of artifacts related to the various volunteer and eventually professional firefighting organizations that have existed in the city (even before the merger with Brooklyn and other boroughs). There are also specialized displays related to the horses and even the mascot dogs that have populated the fire stations at various times. The 9/11 memorial is poignant, as other the summaries of other major fires that led to losses of life. The museums also coves the social aspects of firefighting organizations; such as how they also served as social clubs and some of the rivalries between them. Also covered is how the desire for better firefighting equipment and even city water pressure led to major civic improvements. A must for anyone interested in NYC's history, as well as firefighting fans.
5. Museum of Chinese in America
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4.5 based on 125 reviews
Founded in 1980, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, heritage, culture and diverse experiences of people of Chinese descent in the United States. The greatly expanded MOCA at 215 Centre Street is a national home for the precious narratives of diverse Chinese American communities, and strives to be a model among interactive museums.
Reviewed By UniversalTraversal - Oakville, Canada
Although the west coast of the US may be more associated with Chinese immigration, there is still a thriving Chinese community in New York and this museum showcases its history. The most of the museum covers general information such as the various discriminatory laws that have been invoked and repealed over the years, the demonisation of the Chinese during the "Yellow Peril" scare of the early 20th century, their lionisation during WWII and the current situation of Chinese communities in the USA. There is also an exhibition on the Golden Venture, a ship that brought 300 illegal immigrants from China which ran aground in 1993, and the impressive paper models the immigrants made during their time in custody. The museum is small, but well worth doing in you're in Chinatown and need an informative way to spend an hour or so.
6. SoHo
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4.5 based on 3,832 reviews
Reviewed By efexinteriors - New York City, United States
SoHo (an acronym for South of Houston Street) So you can grab coffee and a pastry from one of the many Instagrammable cafes and eateries .Walk back in time, along the cobblestone streets. The city’s most fashionable neighborhood has no shortage of trendy spots for shopping and dining, but careful explorers will find Soho’s true charm in the cobblestone streets, cast-iron architecture, and sweeping lofts and galleries. A creative vibe established by the neighborhood’s resident artists and the pulse of downtown NYC at your fingertips. A NYC MUST !!!!!!!!
7. Children's Museum of the Arts
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Founded in Lower Manhattan in 1988, Children’s Museum of the Arts’ unique curatorial program introduces children and families to world-class contemporary art exhibitions and art-making workshops taught by professional artists. The central Cynthia C. Wainwright Gallery displays a rotating series of contemporary artwork by emerging and established artists from New York City and around the world. In addition, CMA’s dual-level Bridge hosts a rotating series of interactive site-specific installations that are thematically linked to the main exhibition in the gallery.
8. Judd Foundation
9. Riverside Drive
10. Lower Manhattan
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4.5 based on 1,183 reviews
Reviewed By untdrum99 - Cebu City, Philippines
Lower Manhattan is one of the oldest sections of the city. Most of the historical sites going back to the American Revolution are located in Lower Manhattan when New York City was made the capital of the United States. Some of the landmarks in Lower Manhattan include Federal Hall, One World Trade Center, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Woolworth Building, Frauncis Tavern, Trinity Church, New York Stock Exchange, the Brooklyn Bridge, Battery Park, and more. Lower Manhattan is also extremely busy as many companies are headquartered there.
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