Greenwich Village  is a neighborhood on the west side of Lower Manhattanin New York City, bounded by 14th Street to the north, Broadway to the east, Houston Street to the south, and the Hudson River to the west. Greenwich Village also contains several subsections, including the West Village west of Seventh Avenue and the Meatpacking District in the northwest corner of Greenwich Village.

Its name comes from Groenwijck, Dutch for "Green District". In the 20th century, Greenwich Village was known as an artists' haven, the bohemian capital, the cradle of the modern LGBT movement, and the East Coast birthplace of both the Beat and '60s counterculture movements. Greenwich Village contains Washington Square Park, as well as two of New York City's private colleges, New York University (NYU) and The New School.

Things to do: 

If you only do one thing
Pick up a falafel at Mamoun’s and take it to Washington Square Park and soak up the atmosphere or head to Blue Note or Village Vanguard to catch a night of live jazz.

Curate a delicious meal 
Grennwich Village has a wealth of specialty food shops, including Murray's Cheese, Ottomanelli & Sons, Faicco's Italian Specialties and Porto Rico Importing Co. Pick up a selection for a gourmet spread.

On a sunny day
When the weather's warm, go lay out at Pier 45 and catch a sunset salsa session or take a self-guided tour of the Stonewall Inn, Christopher Park and Julius' bar to celebrate LGBTQ history.

On a rainy day
There's always a selection of great films at the IFC Center, or you can play board games at The Uncommons with a hot chocolate in hand.

Get cultured
he Whitney Museum is one of the top museums in the city, and the AIA Center for Architecture (temporarily closed until Fall 2021) will give you a new appreciation for urban design and preservation.

Chill out
Get cozy at Tea and Sympathy, an authentic English eatery, or dine at Osteria 57, a charming Italian spot specializing in seafood and vegetarian dishes.

Nearest subway stations
A, B, C, D, E, F trains to West 4th Street Station
6 train to Bleecker Street Station or Astor Place Station
N or R trains to 8th Street – NYU Station