Little Italy/ Chinatown
An iconic NYC Spot, Little Italy is composed a few bustling streets packed to the brim with colorful decorations, vendors toting their goods, and tons of authentic restaurants with a slightly kitschy vibe. Little Italy extends north of Houston Street up Sullivan and Thompson Streets. Little Italy is one of NYC's biggest tourist hot spots, it’s easily accessible and sure to provide authentic taste, fun and entertainment.
Chinatown starts on Canal Street with storefronts spilling onto the sidewalk and the art of negotiation is at displayed at every corner you can see sea of people haggling over "designer" handbags to electronics. Chinatown is one of a handful of Manhattan unique areas that has retained the historic character for which it is famous for. A great place to explore, Chinatown offers hole-in-the-wall restaurants, open air fish markets, and tiny shops. Most of the apartment buildings in Chinatown are small apartment buildings, and many are over 100 years old. With one of the densest populations in New York, Chinatown is the definition of tight living. Located in downtown, Chinatown borders SoHo, the Lower East Side, Tribeca, and Civic Center. The neighborhood has 9 different subway lines, making it a great nabe for public transportation.
