Explore East, West, and Greenwich Villages | November 8, 2024
East, West, and Greenwich Villages
Tourists and locals agree that “The Villages” are among the most desirable places to live, work, and play in the city.
You can easily explore this 10-acre area in all its glory with full access to the M1, M11, M20, M55, and M8 buses, as well as the Hudson and PATH train systems. Subway lines 1, B, F, and M all serve The Villages as well. If you live to ride, cycling culture is alive and well here too.
The Villages embody the best of New York City, with charming tree-lined streets, eclectic shops, and diverse restaurants. The neighborhood has over 1,000 buildings from the pre-Civil War era, including original row houses and gorgeous architecture.
DiningThis neighborhood is notorious for great eats in every category. If you live for the best, you’ll be in the right place. Greenwich Village’s storied Italian-American history lives on today in the neighborhood’s abundance of Italian eateries.
Joe’s Pizza7 Carmine Street, New York, NY 10014
Charles Prime Rib4 Charles Street #3004, New York, NY 10014
Sushi Nakazawa23 Commerce Street, New York, NY 10014
ShoppingGreenwich Village offers the latest fashions or haute couture. Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, and more of your favorite brands all find their home in one of the most fashionable places in the city. Of course, if you’re hunting for something one-of-a-kind, you’re certainly in the right place for sustainable, clean, and high-quality secondhand shopping as well.
Visit Nearby SoHoSoHo, New York, NY
The ArtsPerhaps no other place in the country is better known for its art movement than the West Village. Primed with local playhouses, incredible architecture, design, and talented street performers, all-encompass this eclectic neighborhood.
Whitney Museum of American Art99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014
RecreationWashington Square Park, East River Park, Tompkins Square Park, and the East River Greenway all stand strong as stunningly scenic spaces to visit whenever you crave seasonal foliage or a change of pace any time of the year.
Washington Square ParkThe base of Fifth Avenue between MacDougal Street and University Place
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