Adventures in NYC- SoHo (South of Houston Ave)

With so much to do and see it can be overwhelming to decide on an activity. So don't choose just one. Consider yourself "booked" for Thursday night (that means you have plans). Here is your itinerary:

7:00pm: New Museum

9:00pm: Walk through Soho to Little Italy-> San Generro Festival

10:00pm: Have a cappuccino and Italian pastry at Ferrara Cafe

First you are going to take advantage of the New Museum's free night, which is, of course on Thursdays. That is only from 7pm-9pm. The museum is not massive, but I still recommend getting there by 7:00, just in case there is a line and to leave yourself enough time to visit each floor. The NEW MUSEUM describes itself, "as a place with a scope lying between grassroots alternative spaces for contemporary art and major museums that show only artists of proven historical value," according to founder Marcia Tucker. The New Museum is unique because the works they show are so new and fresh, that it frequently reflects the up and coming scene in one of the greatest meccas of art in the world, New York City.

Above is a beautiful image of the New Museum in all of its glory, with the old sculpture installation,  “Hell, Yes!,” a sculpture by the Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone. Now there is a giant rose on top of the building. Look for it!

The New Museum

235 Bowery
New York, NY 10002

Next, I highly recommend taking a stroll through Soho. It has a great historical background in New York, not to mention that today it is a particularly trendy neighborhood, with beautiful shops, inexpensive street vendors and restaurants. It gets so hectic during the day that evening would be a better time to wander around, especially before it gets cold outside! Some particularly great streets meander down are Mulberry, Spring, and Mercer. Just be sure to walk down Mulberry at some point to see the "Little Italy" lights draped in the street. It will also be the San Generro Festival from the 15th-25th. So check that out in Little Italy too!

Finally, once you have hit Little Italy, which is just south of Soho, you have to go to Ferrara Cafe and have a pastry and coffee. I recommend a cannoli! Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum......etc.

195 Grand Street

b/w Mulberry & Mott St.

New York City, NY 10013

Has anyone visited the New Museum, SoHo or Little Italy yet? If so, what did you think?

If not, go and let us know how you enjoyed it!