SoHo, NYC

1. New York City Fire Museum

The New York City Fire Museum provides visitors with an opportunity to experience one of the country’s most prominent collections of apparatus, gear, artifacts, and art related to fire, dating back to the late eighteenth century up to present day.

The various displays showcase the evolution of firefighting in New York City, starting with the bucket brigades of New Amsterdam up through the history of volunteer firefighters up to present day firefighting equipment and techniques. The New York City Fire Museum is also home to a memorial for the FDNY members who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11.

278 Spring St, New York, NY, 10013, Phone: 212-691-1303, Map

2. Children's Museum of the Arts

The Children's Museum of the Arts in the SoHo neighborhood is a non-profit arts facility aiming to show the transformative power of the arts to every child and their family.

The professional artist staff guides and mentors young artists between the ages of ten months and fifteen year through an array of fun and advanced projects in the arts within professionally equipped studios using a variety of different mediums and techniques, such as sculpting, painting, drawing, printing, photography, sewing, weaving, film-making, and animation. Visitors can also explore a collection of more than 2,000 pieces of artwork created by children.

103 Charlton St, New York, NY 10014, Phone: 212-274-0986, Map

3. Museum of Chinese in America, SoHo, NYC

The Museum of Chinese in America was established in 1980 and is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the diverse experiences, culture, heritage, and history of those living in America of Chinese descent.

The museum, also known as MOCA, is a national home for precious narratives of the diverse Chinese American communities throughout the country, striving to be model for interactive museums.

The Museum of Chinese in America brings more than 160 years of Chinese American history to life through cultural programs, educational programs, and innovative exhibits, promoting dialogue and understanding among those of all cultural backgrounds.

215 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, Map

4. Broadway

The Broadway theater district of New York City has attracted theater enthusiasts from throughout the world to the city for generations, providing a wide variety of classic modern dramas and captivating hit musicals to visitors. The dazzling lights of Broadway today still continues to draw in millions of people every year who come from all over to experience a Broadway show during their visit to New York City.

Buzzworthy blockbuster shows play side-by-side with smaller downtown transfers, technologically advanced, cutting-edge productions run next to 1930’s revivals, and veteran celebrities and stars take the stage alongside aspiring, young actors.

Broadway, New York, NY

5. Leslie-Lohman Museum

The Leslie-Lohman Museum is an art museum dedicated to the exhibition and preservation of works of art that speak about the LGBTQ experience.

The roots of the museum date back to the year 1969 when Fritz Lohman and Charles Leslie hosted an art exhibition of gay artists in their loft in the SoHo neighborhood. There is no admission fee to visit the Leslie-Lohman Museum, however, a small donation is suggested.

26 Wooster St, New York, NY 10013, Map

6. Maria Bonita Salon and Spa, SoHo, NYC

Maria Bonita Salon and Spa is Manhattan's only downtown full-service salon and spa, located within the borough's hip SoHo district. The spa and salon, which was founded in 2003 by influential Brazilian entrepreneur Fernanda Lacerda, has been recognized by Vogue Brasil for its outstanding beauty treatments and cutting-edge technology. An impressive array of services are offered at the facility, including clever hairstyling, coloring, and hair treatment options to make customers look and feel their absolute best. Spa treatments include waxing treatments, manicures and pedicures, and anti-aging skin treatments such as microdermabrasion and oxygenating facials. Massage services range from traditional therapeutic massage treatments to ultrasound and Velashaping massages for weight loss.

Maria Bonita Salon and Spa, 199 Mott St, New York, NY 10012, Phone: 212- 431-1520

7. Dos Caminos

Dos Caminos is a Mexican restaurant in the SoHo neighborhood offering more than one hundred kinds of tequila, as well as fresh guacamole, delicious margaritas, asada tacos, and authentic quesadillas made in the style of Mexico City. At Dos Caminos, Mexican staples are made with a modern twist and high style. Seasonal drinks include a frozen prickly-pear-cactus margarita during the summer months, great to sip on while people watching from one of the restaurant’s outdoor tables. Dos Caminos is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, along with a Happy Hour available Monday through Friday in the lounge and bar.

Dos Caminos, 475 W Broadway, NYC, NY 10012, Phone: 212-277-4300

8. Harney & Sons Fine Teas, SoHo, NYC

Harney & Sons Fine Teas is a family-owned and operated tea company with three generations working to preserve a tradition of fine tea, as well as traveling worldwide to find the best ingredients. Harney and Sons Fine Teas sources, blends, and then packages their fine teas from beginning to end, growing the family business from its original six teas to offering over three hundred different kinds of tea today. The SoHo Shop features a lounge and tasting bar offering 250 different tea varieties for visitors to sample. Guests can try exotic blends and browse many specialty tea products.

Harney & Sons Fine Teas, 433 Broome St, New York, NY 10013, Phone: 212-933-4853

9. Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

The Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is an established downtown institution of New York City for over a decade, as well as a tourist destination in SoHo. Whenever the bookstore is open, the cafe will be serving fresh food, such as soups, salads, sandwiches, donuts, and both savory and sweet pastries, along with drinks, such as wine, beer, cocktails, coffee, and tea. All of this is served by friendly volunteers.

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, 126 Crosby St, New York, NY, Phone: 212-334-3324

10. IF

IF was started by three siblings (Soha Farah, Johnny Farah, and Jeannette Bird) in 1978 and is most likely one of the oldest clothing stores still in operation in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood. IF is known for being the first shop in New York city to sell collections by many designers, including Ivan Grundahl, Comme Des Garcons, Dries Van Noten, Martin Margiela, and Yohji Yamamoto, all of which are still sold at IF today.

IF , 94 Grand St, New York, NY 10013, Phone: 212-334-4964

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