Soho has high-end boutiques stocking the wares of international and famous local designers, while Nolita has smaller boutiques of expensive, up-and-coming stylists.
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Less touristy than Soho, Nolita (Mott Street between Houston and Broome Streets) has lovely little clothing, shoe and accessory shops carrying up-and-coming designers.
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Also be sure to spend some time in other neighbourhoods besides hectic Times Square such as the very charming, tree-lined far West Village, trendy Soho and Nolita and the uber-hip and historic Lower East Side.