TriBeCa is short for "Triangle Below Canal Street". TriBeCa is the area south of Soho in Manhattan bounded by Canal St on the north, Broadway on the east, Barclay St on the south and the Hudson River on the west. Previously farmland, TriBeCa became a central transfer point for textiles and dry goods in the mid 1800s.

In the 1960s, the Washington Market Urban Renewal Project transformed the area from commercial to residential by replacing the industrial buildings with apartment houses, office buildings and schools. Between 1970 and 1980, the population of TriBeCa jumped from 243 to 5,101. Today, TriBeCa features numerous galleries, stores and fine restaurants and is home to the burgeoning Tribeca Film Festival organized by Robert DeNiro to help revitalize lower Manhattan post 9/11.

Travel to New York (city) - TriBeCa - Visa Requirements

New York (city) - TriBeCa tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Hook & Ladder 8 - Ghostbusters,14 N Moore St; (between Broadway & Hudson St)
  • Clocktower Gallery, Broadway & Leonard St.
  • Washington Market Park, bounded by Greenwich, Chambers and West Streets.
  • Tribeca Film Center, 375 Greenwich Street.
  • Walk along the Hudson River in Hudson River Park and enjoy the breezes, views, and people-watching.

New York (city) - TriBeCa city tours

New York (city) - TriBeCa souvenirs and shopping

New York (city) - TriBeCa Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

  • Nobu [1]. World-renowned Japanese restaurant requiring reservations well in advance. For an alternative, try Nobu Next Door which doesn't require a reservation and serves the same creative, delicious food. May not be worth all the hype, but certainly worth some.
  • Bubby's [2]. One of the more affordable restaurants in Tribeca, this place caters to families and those who don't mind sitting next to high chairs. They do indeed have a wonderful variety of pies on any given day. 120 Hudson St. at N. Moore St.
  • Le Zinc [3]. Classic Tribeca restaurant. Creative yet disciplined, you can't really go wrong here. Spend just $13 on their bacon cheeseburger or $22 for the Moroccan Hanger Steak. Well-priced for this 'hood.
  • TriBakery [4]. TriBakery was created by respected restaurant-owner, Drew Nieporent, to support his New York establishments. It has an 1800s warehouse-feel, but with buffed, gleaming, antique-looking fixtures and dark, European charm. Bakery goods are up front, with a cafe in back. If for no other reason, stop in to see their chocolate creations! Or their freshly baked breads.
  • Buster's Garage Sports bar with a darn good BBQ menu to boot. You'll go for the many flat-screened TVs playing all the games, the outdoor patio where you can drink and smoke simultaneously or the fun bartenders, but you'll stay for the beef brisket or crawfish. 180 W. Broadway between Leonard and Worth.
  • Landmarc Restaurant, 179 West Broadway, (212) 343-3883, [5]. Considered by many to be one of the best values not only in TriBeCa but in Manhattan. They serve a kind of eclectic nouvelle American cuisine.
  • 35 [6], 35 Lispenard Street right by Pearl Paint, (212) 226-8123. A bar and grill with a Thai-accented menu.

New York (city) - TriBeCa nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

  • Tribeca Tavern, 247 W. Broadway. A locals watering hole that's friendly to all. Or sullen to all. However you prefer.
  • The Bubble Lounge, 228 W. Broadway. A fabulous champagne bar; please dress the part. Also serves oysters, caviar and other delectables. You can also rent the downstairs for private parties. Can be a little heavy with suits on the prowl for ladies but with over 300 champagnes and sparkling wines, who cares?

New York (city) - TriBeCa cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • Tribeca Grand Hotel [7]. 2 6th Av. (between White and Walker Sts.), Tel. (212) 519-6600. Gorgeous, trendy hotel in the heart of Tribeca. Not for the light-walleted.
  • The Cosmopolitan Hotel [8]. 95 West Broadway (at Chambers and Hudson Sts.), Telephone: (212) 566-1900, Toll Free Reservations: (888) 895-9400, Email: reservations@cosmohotel.com. Clean, comfortable rooms with private bath, color television and complimentary wireless internet at a reasonable price.

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