Manhattan/SoHo

SoHo, short for "South of Houston" and a reference to its supposed similarities to the London/Soho|London Soho, is a diverse and increasingly upscale neighborhood of Manhattan. SoHo used to be a bohemian quarter of artists who subsisted in lofts, which at first weren't recognized as legal housing, and teeming art galleries. By now and the neighborhood has become so expensive that the art galleries have been generally priced out and have moved to the far west of Manhattan/Chelsea|Chelsea, while the struggling artists have had to move further and further into the other boroughs to find affordable places to rent. Now it is a neighborhood of expensive boutiques, but its narrow cobblestone side streets retain their charm, and even if the crowding on Broadway between Canal and Houston Streets can be draining, it is still a good neighborhood to walk through.

Travel to Manhattan/SoHo

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There are numerous New York City#By subway|subway lines that serve the neighborhood, and which one you use depends on which part of the neighborhood you wish to access. The 1 line runs under Varick Street in the quieter western part of the neighborhood, stopping at Houston and Canal Streets. The A, C, and E run under Sixth Avenue, also fairly far to the west, and stop at Canal Street, with the C and E also stopping at Spring Street. The N, Q, R, and W run under Broadway; the R and West stop at Prince and Canal Streets, while the North and Q express trains skips Prince and stops at Canal. The B, D, F, and M serve the Broadway-Lafayette station at Houston Street in the northern reaches of SoHo, with a free transfer available to and from the downtown 6 train at Bleecker St. The 6 runs under Lafayette Street, roughly the boundary between SoHo and the Manhattan/Lower East Side|Lower East Side, stopping at Spring and Canal Streets, and the J (and during rush hours and the Z) stop at Canal Street under Lafayette.

There are also several New York City#By bus 2|city bus lines that serve the neighborhood. Take the M1, M6, or M20 bus for uptown/downtown (north/south) service. The M21 runs crosstown, but traffic on Houston Street often makes for slow service.

If you are coming from a nearby neighborhood, walking is the best way to get into SoHo.

What to see in Manhattan/SoHo

It's best just to walk around, look at the pretty old buildings on Broadway and the cobblestoned side streets, and if you like, shop at clothing stores and such on Broadway. West Broadway is another interesting and very upscale shopping avenue in the neighborhood.

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The Wall - Gateway to Soho - 599 Broadway 40.7254, -73.9971 - The Wall (SoHo) The Wall Gateway to SoHo Forrest Myers wide A 1973 piece of minimalist artwork - actually, ranging for 8 stories, quite large rather than minimal - by Forrest Myers graces the blind wall of the building at 599 Broadway. It has actually been removed and rebuilt in the 2000s because of its impact on the wall it is placed on, placed higher to allow for street-level advertising below it. Because of its prominent location at the intersection of Broadway and Houston Street, it is often referred to as marking the Gateway to Soho.

E. V. Haughwout Building 488-492 Broadway 40.721944, -73.999444 corner with Broome Street - E. V. Haughwout Building E.V. Haughwout Building-2 One of the finest examples of the cast-iron-facade buildings that SoHo is famous for. Built in 1857, it is considered as one of the first buildings where the cast-iron structure was left uncovered and rather shaped into the ornamental form replacing a traditional brick, stone or plaster facade. Mr Haughwout ran a tableware emporium sprawling over the building's five stories, famous far beyond the city to the extent that it was there where Mary Todd Lincoln purchased new china for the White House. The emporium also provided clients with a convenience that was a world first - a passenger elevator by Elisha Otis, soon to become a de rigeur amenity of all new buildings in New York.

Children's Museum of the Arts - 103 Charlton Street 40.7275, -74.0081 between Hudson and Greenwich; Subway: {{NYCS|1 to Houston Street ☎ +1 212 274-0986 Opening Hours: W,F-Su noon-5PM, Thursday noon-6PM $10 Children's Museum of the Arts

| priceextra=pay what you wish Thursday 4PM Monday - 6PM Art and interactive exhibits geared towards children.

NY Fire Museum - Inside the Fire Museum

New York City Fire Museum - 278 Spring Street 40.7256, -74.0069 between Varick and Hudson Sts; Subway: {{NYCS|E to Spring Street ☎ +1 212 691-1303 Suggested admission $7 adults, $5 seniors/students/children New York City Fire Museum - Housed in a restored 1904 firehouse and the NYC Fire Museum covers the history of fire fighting in the United States from the 18th century to the present. Displays include antique aparatus, uniforms and equipment, as well as an apartment fire simulator.

Sonnabend Gallery - 420 West Broadway 40.72512, -74.00174 ☎ +1 212-627-1018 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 6PM; by appointment only Specializes in contemporary art including paintings, sculptures, and photography by American and European artists. Past artists have included: Lawrence Beck, Robert Feintuch, Jeff Koons, Grazia Toderi, Philip Haas, Barry Le Va, Anne and Patrick Poirier, and more.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Manhattan/SoHo

Film Forum - 209 West Houston Street 40.7284, -74.0043 between 6th and 7th Aves; Subway: {{NYCS|1 to Houston Street ☎ +1 212 727-8110 - Film Forum Theateroutsidepub A stylish theater that runs two programs—contemporary independent releases and classic repertory films. While the current releases are almost always interesting and worth seeing, it's the repertory programming schedule that filmlovers anticipate eagerly.

Here Arts Center - 145 6th Ave 40.7251, -74.0049 at Dominick; Subway: {{NYCS|E to Spring Street ☎ +1 212 647-0202 - HERE Arts Center Performing arts venue.

The Performing Garage - 33 Wooster Street 40.7223, -74.0029 between Broome and Grand; Subway: {{NYCS|E to Canal Street ☎ +1 212 966-9796 - Performing Garage 68286 Off-Broadway theater that is the permanent home of experimental theater company the Wooster Group.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Manhattan/SoHo

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SoHo is a prime shopping destination, especially on the weekends, when the sidewalks of West Broadway, Prince Street, and Broadway become almost impassible. Be warned though that the boutique stores have mostly been replaced by high-end chain stores.

Kee's Chocolates - 80 Thompson Street 40.7245, -74.0027 Between Spring and Broome Sts; Subway: {{NYCS|E to Spring Street ☎ +1 212 334-3284 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 7PM, Saturday to Sunday 11AM Monday - 7PM Chocolates are $2.45 each. Macaroons are $2.55 each Kee is widely considered by chocolate-lovers to be one of the best artisanal chocolatiers in New York. Anyone who likes Chocolates will find some of her creations interesting and enjoyable. Among her truffles are balsamic, fennel, smoked salt, and (Thai) chili, as well as less unusual flavors like almond and hazelnut praline.

Pearl River Mart - 477 Broadway 40.7214, -74.0005 between Grand and Broome ☎ +1 212 431-4770 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 7PM daily Vast store of Chinese and other Asian goods: kitchenware, traditional clothing, home furnishing, tea.

Uniqlo - 546 Broadway 40.7235, -73.9980 at Spring St; Subway: {{NYCS|W to Prince Street or {{NYCS|6 to Spring Street ☎ +1 917 237-8811 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 8PM A Japanese clothing store for men and women. This location used to be the retail chain's only North American store.

LF Stores - 149 Spring Street 40.7245, -74.0014 Subway: {{NYCS|E to Spring Street ☎ +1 212 966-5889 - LF Stores is not very big or well known, but it carries some unique items, such that celebrities have shopped here. The prices are a little bit on the high side, depending on the item - for example, shirts cost about $50-$200. The service is wonderful, and the staff is very helpful. Aside from clothing and there are such accessories as jewelry, scarfs, hats, and shoes. The outside of the narrow building is tan, and there is a doorman.

Topshop - 478 Broadway 40.7214, -73.9999 ☎ +1 212 966-9555 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 8PM Topshop is a women's clothing store that carries all types of clothing. It carries maternity clothing, designers, boutiques, and all sizes. The clothing is really fashion forward, and there have accessories. The main warehouse is in England. You can buy online or go to the store, which has two floors and an escalator. The prices vary, but they tend to run a little bit more on the high side. Items mostly vary from around $50-$90.

Halal Food

Broadway and Houston Street intersection in Noho, New York City - Houston Street, SoHo

Balthazar - 80 Spring Street 40.7226, -73.9983 between Broadway and Crosby; Subway: {{NYCS|6 to Spring Street ☎ +1 212 965-1414 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30AM Monday - 5PM and 5:45PM Monday - midnight, Friday 7:30AM Monday - 5PM and 5:45PM Monday - 1AM, Saturday 8AM Monday - 4PM and 5:45PM Monday - 1AM, Sunday 8AM Monday - 4PM and 5:30PM Monday - midnight Balthazar has the feel and quality of a good Parisian brasserie. Though informal and relaxed in feel, it is not affordable; however, many New Yorkers and visitors alike find it a worthwhile experience. Brunch is especially popular there, so unless you plan to show up for an early breakfast, make sure you make reservations; you don't want to be one of the people waiting on line for an hour or more, just to get in.

Dos Caminos - 475 West Broadway 40.726611, -73.999915 at Houston Street ☎ +1 212 277-4300 Opening Hours: Monday - West 11:30AM Monday - 10PM, Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 10:30PM, Friday 11:30AM Monday - 11:30PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 11:30PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 10PM $12-$36 One of four up-market Mexican restaurants in Manhattan by the same name and under the same ownership (the other's are in Manhattan/Gramercy Flatiron|Gramercy, Manhattan/Chelsea|Chelsea, Manhattan/Midtown_East|Midtown East) Sticky, saucy ribs and guacamole.

Famous Ben's Pizzas - 177 Spring Street 40.7249, -74.0024 at Thompson St; Subway: {{NYCS|E to Spring Street ☎ +1 212 966-4494 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 11:30PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 12:30AM, Sunday noon-10:30PM Famous Ben's Pizzas is one of the oldest and best pizza places in SoHo. Some people get taken on a pizza tour here. It is a small place with few tables, but the environment fits New York perfectly. You can watch as they make the Pizzas, and lines are usually out the door. Their pizza doesn't cost a lot. If you are just looking for a quick and simple meal while you are out shopping, Famous Ben's is a great place to consider. They deliver, too.

The Ear Inn - 326 Spring Street 40.7259, -74.0095 between Greenwich and Washington ☎ +1 212 431-9750 Opening Hours: Noon-4AM daily Located on the ground floor of the James Brown House and the Ear Inn is one of the oldest bars in New York.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Manhattan/SoHo

Manhattan/SoHo - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Manhattan/SoHo, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Manhattan/SoHo. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Manhattan/SoHo and its surrounding regions.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Soho Grand Hotel - 310 West Broadway 40.7220, -74.0044 between Canal and Grand; Subway: {{NYCS|E to Canal Street ☎ +1 212 965-3000 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 1PM $250-$550 The Soho Grand Hotel is a pet-friendly boutique hotel, featuring 353 guest rooms, ten suites, and two sprawling penthouses.

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