15 Passenger Van Rental and Canal Street

Want to see the real NYC during your upcoming All Car Staten Island Car Rentals vacation? Well, look no further than Chinatown's Canal Street. Know as a major transportation thoroughfare between Brooklyn and New Jersey, Canal Street is one of NYC's realest neighbourhoods. It's nitty, gritty and full of Big Apple attitude, but that's all a part of its unique tourist charm. A dizzying array of merchandise awaits you inside this amazing open-air bazaar, as do unique landmarks and bizarre architectural highlights. You haven't seen the real New York until you've taken a stroll down Canal Street, so what are you waiting for? Uncover NYC's attitude with a visit to Canal Street.

A quick history lesson about the area

For those Staten Island car rentals travelers who are unfamiliar with this area of NYC, here's a quick crash course. In the past, Canal Street has been recognized as the boundary between cannoli and chop Suey - Little Italy and Chinatown. This has changed overtime, as many of the Italian residents of moved to the more spacious suburbs. Customers of All Car Staten Island Car Rentals will now find a mostly Asian population. Shops are the major draw in this area, so be sure to bring some spending money along on your Staten Island car rentals vacation - you never know when a good deal might pop up!

Watch out for knock-offs

Canal Street is known as the Big Apple's infamous knock-off shopping center. From designer purses and jewellery to clothing and shoes, this is the place to shop for cheap imitation items. Of course, selling knock-off merchandise is illegal in NYC, so don't expect to see these items openly displayed in windows or behind counters. In order to see the gods, you'll have to ask for special assistance. (All Car Staten Island Car Rentals in no way endorses the purchase of knock-off designer merchandise. Please remember that knock-offs are illegal and often manufactured in sweatshops).

Head east for odds and ends

Customers of All Car Staten Island Car Rentals will find a mish-mash of items for sale as they move eastwards along Canal Street. Here you'll find everything from hardware to rubber and industrial plastic stores. While the hardware stores are kind of lame (unless you're looking for a hammer), the plastic stores are worth a quick look. Customers of All Car New York will find everything from day-glo sheets to human-size reproductions of the Statue of Liberty inside these nifty establishments, not to mention other weird offerings. If all this window shopping has got your tummy rumbling, wait - a few more minutes of walking and you'll be in the heart of Chinatown.

Eat your heart out

Customers of All Car Staten Island Car Rentals will find plenty of great eats along Canal Street, especially in the Chinatown district. Fresh fruit and veggie stands can be found on every corner, while fish and Asian grocery markets are never more than a few steps away. For Hong-Kong inspired baked goods, All Car recommends heading to Maria's Bakery. Sensational sushi is also on hand, so be sure to get your fill while in the area.

Interesting attractions

When walking along Canal Street remember to stop for photos in front of the Mahayana Buddhist Temple across the Bowery. Customers of All Car Staten Island Car Rentals will also find a landmark Post Office at the corner of Church Street. This building was one of New York's majestic mail facilities built as part of Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. Other nearby attractions include the Dactyl Foundation for the Arts on Grand Street and the Museum of Chinese in the Americas on Mulberry Street. Canal Street is a truly unique cultural destination. Remember to check it out in your Staten Island car rentals during your upcoming NYC vacation.

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