Modern living is making a huge comeback in New York City, thanks to the vibrant neighbourhood of Tribeca. A neighbourhood in downtown Manhattan, Tribeca was once known as an industrial district dominated by warehouses and storage facilities. This has all changed though, thanks to a major revitalization project at the Tribeca neighborhood’s core. Impersonal warehouses have been replaced with warm loft apartments and prominent buildings. Now, instead of storage bins, you’ll find bistros, boutiques and bargains. Downtown Manhattan has plenty to offer these days, especially in the Tribeca area, so don’t delay. Plan to visit this revitalized community in your Manhattan sports car rental.

An architectural ode to New York living

You will be amazed at the changes that have recently taken place in Tribeca. Once a drab and dismal NYC eyesore, the Tribeca neighborhood is now one of the most fashionable residential neighbourhoods in Manhattan. Home to an affluent population, Tribeca boasts a number of impressive attractions, including modern living residences, high-end boutiques and restaurants like Nobu, Chanterelle and Bouley. You may also recognize Tribeca as being home to the uber-popular Tribeca Film Festival. Architectural icons in Tribeca include the Powell Building on Hudson Street and a handsome row of neo-Renaissance White Buildings on Worth Street. The New York Telephone Company building is also located in Tribeca, boasting a Mayan-inspired Art Deco motif.

VIP Tribeca residents

Don’t be surprised if you see some famous faces as you drive around Tribeca in you New York van rental. Dozens of internationally recognized models and movie stars call this neighborhood home. Famous actors and actresses that live in Tribeca include Josh Hartnett, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Harvey Keitel and Gwyneth Paltrow. Gisele Bundchen and Christy Turlington can often be seen walking along the sidewalks of Tribeca as well. If you’re really lucky, you may even see Robert De Niro enjoying a cup of coffee at one of the local bistros. Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal played instrumental roles in the revival of Tribeca, as well as in the creation of the Tribeca Film Festival.

A trendy neighbourhood deserves a trendy name

If you’re wondering where the name “Tribeca” came from, look no further then you’re trusty Manhattan map. Tribeca stands for the Triangle Below Canal Street. Tribeca runs roughly from Canal Street south to Park Place and from the Hudson River East to Broadway. Since the block below Canal Street is wide on the Church Street Side but narrow on the Broadway end, it creates a triangle shape on most maps. An educated eye can see that this creates an irregular trapezoid shape, but that’s neither here nor there. Tribeca has stuck as the moniker for this flashy Manhattan community, giving it an edgy name to go along with its edgy attitude.

Landmark locations in Tribeca

Grab your convertible rental or large SUV rental and go sightseeing in Tribeca! Landmarks that you’ll likely see while navigating the busy streets include Washington Market Park, The Holland Tunnel, the Borough of Manhattan Community College and the former New York Mercantile Exchange building. Take time to stop in for a drink at the Church Lounge at the Tribeca Grand, Grace and Antarctica. You and your travel mates can even learn how to execute mind boggling stunts at the Trapeze School of New York. There’s always something exciting happening on the streets or inside the establishments of Tribeca, so why wait? Plan to visit this impressive NYC neighbourhood during your upcoming New York vacation.