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SoHo

From Industrial Past to Artistic Present

35stops
2.8miles
2h 07mwalking
$2.99in the app

Welcome to SoHo, a neighborhood that stands as a monument to New York City’s architectural and cultural evolution. SoHo, or “South of Houston Street,” is renowned for its abundant cast iron buildings: nearly 500 of them, making it the world’s largest concentration in the Cast Iron Historic District. These buildings are a testament to an era when SoHo was the heart of the city’s textile industry, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of what was once the city’s main shopping, hotel, and entertainment district. Known historically as “Hell’s Hundred Acres” due to frequent fires and its red-light reputation. SoHo has transformed into a hub of artistic innovation and loft-style living, credited with pioneering the concept of “Artists In Residence” (A.I.R.), where artists could legally live and work in their studio, its streets a being the perfect canvas for upscale living and high-end shopping.

Starts at
1. Film Forum
Nearest subway
Houston St 12 · 1 min walk to the start
Along the way
9 food stops and 2 pizza stops
Map of the SoHo walking route with its 35 stops
The route of the SoHo walk. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

The first 3 stops

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  1. 1Film Forum

    A cornerstone of independent cinema, the Film Forum has been captivating audiences since 1970.

  2. 2Hamburger America

    Dive into the delicious world of Hamburger America, where burger dreams come true.

  3. 3Church of St. Anthony of Padua

    One of the oldest Roman Catholic churches in New York City, St.

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32 more stops to discover

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