One of new yorks most dynamic neighborhoods and the first home to many nyc immigrants the lower east side is still teeming with culture and history this run covers soho little italy chinatown the bowery and the small streets of the lower east side some of which will have you feeling transported to a european town youll also get a look at the famous restaurants music venues and clubs that have made this neighborhood one of the hippest in new york for years some stops include old st p