Location: Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
Top Things to do in Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
Top 10 Neighborhoods in Downtown Manhattan (Downtown), 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.
Restaurants in New York City
1. SoHo
Overall Ratings
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 !!!!!!!!
2. Greenwich Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,791 reviews
Like a small town within Manhattan, the Village has narrow tree-lined streets and brick townhouses.
Reviewed By HappyLouTraveler
A trip to NYC is not complete without visiting Greenwich Village. So much to see, depending upon the weather, of course. Great cafes and unusual little stores, Christopher St, “Alphabet City” to the East, NYU’s campus buildings, Washington Square Park and the grand archway, outstanding comedy clubs, great restaurants, nice boutiques, historic buildings, delightful brownstones, superb falafel, and great people watching! Just take the subway to Christopher St and start zigzag-wandering east... so much to see! Enjoy!
3. Lower East Side
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
This section of Manhattan once inhabited by Jewish immigrants has undergone a rebirth in recent years.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Manhattan's Lower East Side has traditionally been populated by poor immigants. In the 2000s the Lower East Side began a process of rapid gentrification. Now it is best known for its nightlife eating, drinking, dancing and live music. The Lower East Side's immigrant history can be seen in the Tenement Museum. Delancey Street and Hester Street are still the geographic heart of the Lower East Side, though most Jewish people have moved elsewhere..
4. Lower Manhattan
Overall Ratings
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.
5. West Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,604 reviews
Reviewed By maritoalbarracin - Buenos Aires, Argentina
THE WEST VILLAGE is like my Home in NYC. I appreciate every step that I did there! Manorial houses and Pent Houses, nice people carring beauty dogs in a slowly atmosphere, so much different of the Times Square...Nothing in the World is better to Me than walk by Broadway in the 70 or 60 St!...
6. Wall Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,068 reviews
The financial heartbeat of the United States, Wall Street is home to the New York Stock Exchange, where visitors can witness the frenetic and wild pace of stock trading.
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Wall Street is indeed one of a kind in the whole world because of the stock market, that has a significant influence on the world economy. Worth visiting for any traveler to see all the significant buildings along side Wall Street.
7. Bowery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
A century ago the Bowery's music halls, theaters and upscale joints drew folks from all over the city, but these days it's a bit of a skid row... though parts of the area seem on the upswing again.
Reviewed By belltownvisitor - Seattle, United States
Lots of shops and restaurants. Super close to Little Italy and SOHO. You can spend days exploring al the different shops, exploring the parks and historic sites, and trying all the different restaurants. It was a lot of fun to just walk around and window shop and explore.
8. TriBeCa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 286 reviews
Fashionable neighborhood (so named because it is a TRIangle BElow CAnal Street) of homes and shops.
Reviewed By StephanG786 - Frankfurt, Germany
"Tribeca is one of a number of neighborhoods in New York City whose names are syllabic abbreviations or acronyms, including SoHo (South of Houston Street), NoHo (North of Houston Street), Nolita (North of Little Italy), NoMad (North of Madison Square), DUMBO (District Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass)." In the beginning of this centruy Tribreca became a very popular place to live, even for the stars. The streets are filled with art galleries, boutique shops, restaurants, and bars. Eledgedly the 10013 zip code is ranked as New York City's most expensivets areas. Subway; take "1" to Franklin Street
9. Little Italy
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,591 reviews
Neighborhood west of SoHo famous for Italian restaurants.
Reviewed By CindyMcN - Charlotte, United States
When we were in NYC a friend of ours who lives there took us to Little Italy to check out the Feast of San Gennaro festival. Lots of vendors and GREAT food. We also saw a cannoli eating contest - super fun! Definitely would recommend visiting if you are in town when this is going on. I even got my picture taken with a cannoli :-)
10. Chinatown
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3,851 reviews
Chinese immigrants have brought their traditions and culture to this neighborhood in New York City's Lower East Side.
Reviewed By Deisi113 - Conroe, United States
GREAT PLACE TO BUY souvenirs at! Very cheap a lot of people thought the day safe they sell all kinds of stuff you’ll see!
