TriBeCa - A syllabic abbreviation for "Triangle Below Canal" Street, TriBeCa is a quiet neighborhood of subtle sophistication with its cobblestone streets, stunning high-rises and spacious lofts.
Once farmland, this area was commercialized in the 1850s with warehouses and factories for produce, textiles, and dry goods before converting into the residential neighborhood it is now. Colonized by artists and then actors, models, entrepreneurs and other celebrities, those buildings were turned into multimillion-dollar lofts, boutique shops, art galleries and remarkable restaurants.
Tribeca is a popular filming location for movies and television shows as well as the home to the world-renowned Tribeca Film Festival. Co-founded by Robert De Niro, a longtime resident of the neighborhood, the festival was established in the wake of the 9/11 attacks to bring tourism back into the neighborhood and contribute to the long-term recovery of lower Manhattan by celebrating New York City as a major filmmaking center. The mission of the film festival is "to enable the international film community and the general public to experience the power of film by redefining the film festival experience."
Washington Market Park features a great playground for children with basketball and tennis courts nearby for the grown-ups. The park also has community gardens and hosts community events. Another draw is the lovely Hudson River Park which lies across the West Side Highway at Chambers Street and stretches from Battery Park City to Chelsea Piers and beyond.
