Bob Dylan, Jimmi Hendrix, Bobby Fischer, Monica and Rachel, and Carrie Bradshaw. What do they all have in common? Greenwich Village! This trip focuses on one of the most iconic New York City neighborhoods and its historic and pop culture landmarks.
The Marlton Hotel
This boutique hotel has all the charm of old city New York in a perfect location! The rooms may be on the smaller side, but if you're staying in your room while in New York then you're doing it wrong.
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BookWashington Square Park
An eclectic gathering place that once drew hippies playing folk music and to this day remains a musical gathering place. The southwest corner of the park still has its infamous chess tables where wold famous Bobby Fischer once played.
See MoreJefferson Market Library
Once a women-only jail, the Jefferson Market Library is a beautiful testament to Victorian Neo-Gothic architecture. Mae West spent some time here on obscenity charges for her Broadway play, Sex.
See MoreHamlet's Vintage
Of course, a part of the village's draw has always been the shopping! A trip here wouldn't be complete without a little thrifting and Hamlet's Village is just the place to do it.
See MoreStonewall National Monument
Stonewall is infamous for being the location of some of the first Pride Riots when the Stonewall Inn was raided by police. Now a National Monument, the Stonewall Inn is still in business.
See More64 Perry St
While Carrie Bradshaw lived in the Upper East Side in Sex and the City, her stoop is located in Greenwich Village! You can channel your inner Carrie while posing for a picture here.
See MoreLittle Owl
So no one told you life was gonna be this way! If you recognize the exterior of this coffee shop and the apartment building above that's because it's where Monica, Rachel, Joey, and Chandler lived above their favorite hangout spot, Central Perk, in Friends.
See MoreMurray's Cheese
Okay, you got me, Murray's Cheese isn't historical; however, it is the best place in the city to stop and find some of the world's best cheeses, and after all this walking you deserve a treat.
See MoreJoe's Pizza
Now that you've had a cheese appetizer it's time to enjoy some New York pizza. After all, no trip to the city is complete without it and Joe's serves the quintessential slice of NYC pie.
See MoreMamoun's Falafel
If you're thinking "Okay, there's only so much cheese one person can eat at a time," then you'd be wrong, but a great lunch stop for you would be Mamoun's Falafel. Make sure you have some cash on hand as they don't take cards and get ready to enjoy some lamb shawarma!
See MoreCafe Wha?
Famous performers at this cafe include Bob Dylan, Jimmi Hendrix, and Bruce Springsteen. It is a must-see for any music lover looking to glimpse a piece of history.
See MoreChess Forum
Greenwich Village used to be a haven for chess players, once seeing Bobby Fischer playing there, but, unfortunately, as the game's popularity has died down the chess shops of the village have closed their doors. However, Chess Forum is still open and has a great collection of boards.
See MoreGeneration Records
For a final shopping stop, you have to pop into Generation Records and browse their vinyl stacks. Pick up something by Hendrix or Dylan to remember your day here!
See More8th Street Winecellar
There are so many great options for how to end your day in Greenwich Village. One is to head to 8th Street and enjoy some wine! Happy Hour goes until 8 p.m. so there is plenty of time to stop in for a good deal.
See MoreComedy Cellar
Boasting previous sets from comedians such as Ali Wong, a ticket will get you a seat for five to seven 20-minute sets from different comedians.
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