Designer boutiques, fancy chain stores and high-end art galleries make trendy SoHo a top shopping destination. Known for its elegant cast-iron-facades and cobblestone streets, the neighborhood is also a backdrop for fashionable crowds clustering at high-end restaurants and nightlife hotspots. During the day, street vendors sell everything from jewelry to original artwork.
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Moxy’s Guide to Soho, Manhattan
Soho’s Best Shopping, Sight-Seeing and Snacking
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Moxy’s Guide to Soho, Manhattan
Steps from the best dining and shopping in Soho, Moxy NYC Lower East Side is situated in the iconic neighborhood of Soho, Manhattan. Wander down Broadway and explore NYC’s endless shops and boutiques, or tuck away on a charming cobblestone street for a cocktail and a bite. Our Soho accommodations make for the perfect home base while taking in all that Soho has to offer.
Soho's Greatest Hits
Soho's Greatest Hits
From Broadway shopping to getting lost in Soho’s charming streets, here are some must-visit spots during your stay at our Soho hotel.
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Explore the Neighborhood: Soho
Explore the Neighborhood: Lower East Side
The eclectic Lower East Side is where gritty alleys and tenement-style buildings mix with upscale apartments and chic boutiques. Nighttime draws hip, young crowds to the area's trendy bars, music venues and restaurants. The neighborhood's heritage lives on through old-world fabric stores, as well as traditional delis such as Katz's and Russ & Daughters.
Explore the Neighborhood: Chinatown
Chinatown is a densely populated neighborhood that draws foodies and tourists to its many Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants for dumplings, pork buns and hand-pulled noodles. The busy sidewalks are packed with souvenir stores, bubble tea shops, and markets selling everything from fresh and dried fish to herbs and spices. Locals hang out in leafy Columbus Park for Tai Chi, chess and mahjong.
SoHo Historic District
Wander around to appreciate the cast-iron architecture that defines this neighborhood. The area features some of the largest and best-preserved examples of cast-iron buildings in the world.
The Drawing Center
This museum focuses on the art of drawing and is known for its exhibitions that highlight contemporary and historical works on paper.
MoMA Design Store
A must-visit for design enthusiasts, this store offers a curated selection of modern and innovative designs, including home goods, gadgets, and unique gifts.
Prince Street
Known for its shopping, Prince Street is lined with high-end boutiques, art galleries, and trendy stores. It’s a great place to explore for both fashion and unique finds.
Lombardi's Pizza
If you’re in the mood for a classic New York pizza experience, Lombardi’s is reputed to be America’s first pizzeria and offers delicious, traditional pies.
The Butcher’s Daughter
This popular café and restaurant offers a delicious and health-conscious menu with a chic, Instagram-worthy interior. It’s a great spot for a casual meal or coffee.
Dough
For a sweet treat, head to Dough for some of the best doughnuts in NYC. Their unique flavors and fluffy texture make it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Spencer Finch's "The Light at the End"
An intriguing art installation located in the storefront of a building on Spring Street, this piece of public art is a fun and unique sight to see.
Filming Locations
SoHo has been featured in various films and TV shows. Keep an eye out for locations that might look familiar from your favorite movies or series.
Things To Do in Soho: The Museum of Ice Cream
The Museum of Ice Cream experience welcomes people of all ages to enjoy ice cream-themed installations, treats and more. Plus, Moxy NYC Lower East Side hotel guests receive an exclusive discount to tickets!
Color Factory NYC
Another brand new experiential exhibition, Color Factory NYC is a collection of 14 immersive art exhibits featuring a giant ball pit, a silent disco room, and a confetti park, all located steps away from Moxy NYC Lower East Side in Soho.
Elizabeth Street Garden
A hidden gem in the heart of Soho, the Elizabeth Street Garden is a public green space home to heaps of sculptures, flowers and places to relax for the community.
Petrosino Square
Petrosino Square is at the center of some of the best restaurants in Soho, including Café Select, Jack’s Wife Freda, La Esquina and more. Grab some of the restaurant’s outdoor seating and enjoy the views of the park and people skateboarding nearby, or take your food to go and sit in the park’s several public benches.
Art Museums + Galleries in Soho: The Judd Foundation
The Judd Foundation is an ode to Donald Judd’s living and working spaces, libraries and art archives in the heart of Soho on Spring Street. Explore the stunning place he called home with stories of open concept rooms, original furniture, and tons of art adorning the space.
Jeffrey Deitch
Jeffrey Deitch’s Wooster Street gallery is home to contemporary art with frequently rotating exhibitions. It’s a must-visit when exploring all the art that Soho has to offer.
Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art
The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art is the only dedicated LGBTQIA+ art museum in the world with a mission to exhibit and preserve LGBTQIA+ art and foster the artists who create it.
The Drawing Center
Founded in 1977 by Martha Beck (1938–2014), The Drawing Center—an exhibition space in downtown Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood—explores the medium of drawing as primary, dynamic, and relevant to contemporary culture, the future of art, and creative thought. Its activities are both multidisciplinary and broadly historical, and include exhibitions, publications, and educational and public programs.
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