New York City planners started using the term TriBeCa in the 1960s to designate the “Triangle Below Canal Street.”   Tribeca stretches from Canal Street (bordering SoHo) south to Vesey Street (bordering the Financial District) and from Broadway all the way west to the Hudson River. Originally farmland, the area was commercialized in the 1850s.

Today, it’s known world-wide for the Tribeca Film Festival held every April, yet the narrow, crooked cobblestoned streets and the atmosphere of Tribeca make it one of Manhattan’s most charming neighborhoods year-round. Million-dollar loft apartments, art galleries, excellent restaurants such as Nobu and Bouley and upscale boutiques have moved into the old warehouses and factories.  The area is low-key and family-friendly by day and decidedly sophisticated and trendy by night. It’s the perfect place for a weekend getaway.

Make yours to the Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel, a brand new full service hotel with a sleek design and convenient, modern amenities. It’s conveniently located for visits to Tribeca, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Greenwich Village and the Financial District.

The 10th Annual Tribeca Film Festival will be held from April 20 – May 1, 2011. Go to www.tribecafilm.com for details. The Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel is located at 370 Canal Street. Visit www.sheratontribeca.com for information and reservations.