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SoHo & Tribeca

Beginning at the intersection of Houston Street and Broadway, the bustling SoHo area is known as one of the top shopping spots in the city. Large, brand-name clothing stores stand next to designer boutiques, and street vendors sell everything from earrings to knishes. Just a few blocks away, the Tribeca neighborhood is home to the famous Tribeca Film Festival. Students can receive discounted tickets to some of the festival’s biggest screenings.

For more information, visit:
 

• Sohonyc.com (www.sohonyc.com)
   

South Street Seaport 

Located just blocks from One Pace Plaza, the South Street Seaport is a quaint shopping, dining, and entertainment district situated along the East River waterfront. Visit the ‘Bodies’ exhibit, or browse through the area’s 90+ shops. You can also pick up discounted Broadway tickets at the TKTS booth located at the Seaport. The Seaport also hosts the annual River-to-River and Seaport music festivals throughout the year.

• South Street Seaport (www.southstreetseaport.com)
• The Seaport Music Festival (www.theseaportmusicfestival.com)
• River-to-River Music Festival (www.rivertorivernyc.com)

Century 21

If you're looking for bargains, you don't have to look further than a few blocks. Century 21, "New York's Best Kept Secret," is located on 22 Cortlandt Street with four floors of 25 to 75 percent off designer clothes including Marc Jacobs and Juicy Couture.