Neighborhoods
West Village
Tree-lined, cobblestoned streets with rows of townhouses give the West Village a warm, neighborhood feel. It also has upscale shopping, excellent bars and restaurants, and easy access to the expansive park along the Hudson River.
West Village Itineraries
Best Of: West Village
- Perilla
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Location: West Village
Full disclosure: I didn't know Harold Dieterle won Top Chef until stepping into his restaurant, Perilla. But I will say this: I'll step back in soon.
Guide: Banker (Noah)
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- VSF
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Location: West Village
Flowers for flower fanatics.
Guide: Entrepreneur (Jack)
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- SEE- Selective Eyewear Elements
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Location: West Village
Stylish eyeglasses and sunglasses at reasonable prices.
Guide: Actress (Jordan)
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- Jin Soon
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Location: West Village, Upper East Side, East Village
Excellent manicure, pedicure or waxing in a tranquil environment.
Guide: SoHo Mom (Grace)
Location: East Village, UES, West Village » - 0 comments
- The Little Owl
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Location: West Village
A teeny restaurant that packs a big punch - in the form of delicious dishes.
Guide: Foodie (Heather)
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The West Village is bounded by Houston & 14th streets, West of 6th Avenue. At one time it was a Native American tobacco farm, and later its own hamlet. When it joined Manhattan, it wasn’t forced to convert to the street/avenue grid system, so it’s got a funky layout, with some streets that twist and curve in ways sure to confound tourists. It also has beautiful tree-lined, cobblestoned streets with rows of townhouses. In the 50’s and 60’s, the West Village was a center of bohemian counterculture, made famous by Jack Kerouac, Dylan Thomas, and Bob Dylan, among others (Dylan Thomas drank 18 whiskies and 2 beers at the White Horse Tavern one night – plus a dose of morphine for good measure - and dropped dead the next day). Landmarks include the Jefferson Market branch of the NY Public Library, which was at one point the New York Women’s House of Detention – the only Art Deco prison. Today the West Village is home to fine boutiques, restaurants and bars, and families stroll where beat poets once used to brood.