5 Trendy NYC Neighborhoods You Need To Visit

NEW YORK CITY 5 trendy neighborhoods you need to visit SQUARE KncHEN GARMENT DISTRICT MURRAY HILL MANHATTAN KIPS BAY CHELSEA Flatiron GRAMERCY Formerly the warehouse and retail district, this area is now rich in historic sites like Merchant's The historic Flatiron Building is the centerpiece of this lively neighborhood. Design, art, shopping and contemporary restaurants are in abundance. Visit the adjacent Madison Square Park while you're in the area. 1 2 House Museum, Joe's Pub, Collonade Row and the Cable Building. CITY NOHO SOHO LITTLE TALY EAS TRIBECA CHINATOWN OVER THE EAST RIVER The Manhattan Bridge A suspension bridge that connects Lower Manhattan with Brooklyn The Williamsburg Bridge Construction began in 1901 and the bridge was opened to traffic in Crosses over the East river into 1909 Brooklyn 6,855 feet long Opened to the public in 1903 No toll going in either direction across the bridge Nearly 17,500 miles of wires used in the cables that suspend the bridge BROOKLYN Williamsburg Williamsburg has arguably taken over the title of trendiest neighborhood in NYC, and Bedford Avenue is where most of the action happens. The Nitehawk Cinema, Williamsburg Music Hall and Pete's Candy Store are just a few of the highlights. 3. CINEMA Historic brownstone buildings, Italian markets and local delis are just part of this neighborhood's charm. Gardens line the front and back of homes and businesses, and there are 2,102 trees along the sidewalks, backyards and common areas. RNORS Carroll Gardens Red Hook Nestled along an old indsustrial waterfront, this area offers a floating museum, the best key lime pie in New York and an up-and-coming music scene to top it off. This little NYC gem is a must on your next PROSPECT PARK visit. GREENWOOD CEMETERY Sources http://www.ny.com/transportation/crossings/manhattan_bridge.html http://www.nycgo.com/slideshows/must-see-flatiron http://nymag.com/realestate/articles/neighborhoods/carrollboerum.html http://www.nye.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/williamsbusnd-Direction http://brooklyn.about.com/od/brooklynneighborhoods/ss/Views- s-To-Red-Hook-Brooklyn-By-Car-Subway-Bus-And-Ikea-Ferry.htm http://www.timeout.com/newyork/brooklyn/williamsburg-brooklyn-neighborho od-guide http://www.nyc.com/visitor_guide/noho.1000548/editorial_review.aspx g-bridge.shtm InterContinental Hotels Group