Birthplace of the beat generation

Greenwich Village is a residential neighborhood known for giving rise to the Beat Generation. Fabled artists like Bob Dylan, Jack Kerouac and Dylan Thomas walked these tree lined streets back when. The bohemian flavor of the area is still found in the coffee shops and bars of Washington Square Park.

Rows of townhouses and charming alleyways around the park literally transport visitors back in time here. However quant this capacity of the village is, there is no denying the influx of students to NYU has had its effects. Still, this is a great area to visit for newcomers, if for no other reason than to say they were here.