The Lower East Side is one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in New York City. Many of the early immigrants from different parts of the world settled here. As a result, this is where you have Little Italy and Chinatown.

USS Maine Monument, Columbus ParkUSS Maine Monument, Columbus Park
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As the city becomes more prosperous, these ethnic enclaves have also become gentrified. Nevertheless the ambience remains. You can still walk down streets with sign in Chinese. It is a good place to pick up a bargain, or to shop for things that you can't find elsewhere in the city.

New York City Chinatown during a celebrationNew York City Chinatown during a celebration
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Sights in the Lower East Side

  1. Angel Orensanz Foundation

  2. Bowery Savings Bank

  3. Columbus Park

  4. Economy Candy

  5. Eldridge Street Synagogue

  6. Engine Company No. 31M

  7. Essex Street Market

  8. FusionArts Museum

  9. Lower East Side Tenement Museum

  10. New Museum of Contemporary Art

  11. Old St Patrick's Cathedral

  12. Police Building

  13. Puck Building

  14. Williamsburg Bridge

Neighborhoods of the Lower East Side

  1. Alphabet City

  2. Chinatown

  3. Little Italy

Streets in the Lower East Side

  1. Delancey Street

  2. East Houston Street

  3. Orchard Street

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