New York City - Video Tour of Greenwich Village, Manhattan

Greenwich Village is a small area below 14th Street and west of Broadway. It is famous to have been the home to rebels, nonconformists, beatniks, bohemians and starving artists for over 100 years now. New York Habitat ( http://www.nyhabitat.com/ ) offers features today a video tour of this great area.

You will find the full article about Greenwich Village on New York Habitat blog http://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/2009/06...

Don't hesitate to discover the other video tours provided by New York Habitat such as Morningside Heights in Harlem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrPM5g... or Times Square http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWFhe3...

Starting in the late 1800s, Greenwich Village became the epicenter of art and music in New York. Artists and musicians from all over flocked to the Village where they found camaraderie, inspiration and affordable housing. The paths of many famous musicians' writers and actors passed through the eclectic streets of Greenwich Village including Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Edgar Allen Poe, and Mark Twain.

Washington Square Park:
A great place to start our tour of Greenwich Village is Washington Square Park. It is home of the famous Washington Square Arch, which was built in the late 1800s to celebrate the centennial of George Washington's inauguration as president of the United States.

The interesting thing about Greenwich Village is that the starving artists were the ones who brought charm and appeal to the area. Ultimately the very appeal they created started attracting wealthier New Yorkers, which drove the prices up and, eventually, caused most starving artists to relocate elsewhere in the city.

Luckily, the charm remains strong in the Village and it's a great place to rent a furnished apartment during your next trip to New York. New York Habitat has tons of apartments http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apa... throughout the Village and all over New York City.

For example, we have this beautiful one bedroom accommodation in the heart of Greenwich Village (NY-7565) http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apa... which is just a few blocks away from Washington Square Park.

Another great option is this Greenwich Village two bedroom vacation rental (NY-15468) http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apa... in the heart of the action on Fifth Avenue.

New York Habitat provides great possibilities of accommodations with vacation rentals http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apa... & Bed & Breakfast http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apa... in New York City.

MacDougal Street:
MacDougal Street is a one-way street about 6 blocks long in Greenwich Village. It has been the subject of many songs and poems. It's been frequented by numerous famous individuals including Bob Dylan, Matthew Broderick and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Cafe Wha? - at 115 Macdougal Street
Located at 115 Macdougal Street, Cafe Wha? is a club in Greenwich Village that has been home to various musicians and comedians.

West 4th Street Courts:
At the West 4th Street Courts, also known as "The Cage", you will find some of the finest street ball players in the country.

The Speakeasy - 106 Perry Street
In the time of Prohibition back in the 1920's, secret bars known as speakeasies sprung up all over the city. Many were located right here in Greenwich Village. American author Henry Miller opened a short-lived speakeasy in the basement of his home at 106 Perry St.

The Friends Building - 90 Bedford Street
If the names Joey, Monica, Chandler, Ross, Rachel and Phoebe mean anything to you, make sure you visit the corner of Bedford St. & Grove St. in Greenwich Village to pay homage to the "Friends' Building". This is the building where the Friends supposedly lived in the hit sitcom we all know and love. In fact, before the producers decided on the title "Friends", the working title of the show was "Once Upon a Time in the Village".

Narrowest House in NYC -- 75 ½ Bedford St
Coming in at nine and a half feet wide, you'll find the narrowest house in NYC at 75 ½ Bedford St. The Pulitzer Prize winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay lived there for a short while.

If I've missed some of you're favorite Village must-sees, be sure to leave them share them in the comments below.

And don't forget, one of the best ways to experience Greenwich Village is to live there. What better way to live there than by renting a vacation rental apartment from New York Habitat?

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[beyoncerulesify]

thank you, im from australia and never been to USA im in love with new york I want to live there .. where do i start...

[NewYorkHabitat]

You should come and visit the city for a couple of days or so !

[KnightOwl2006]

Actually, Greenwich Village is quite big if you include the East Village.

[NewYorkHabitat]

Hey there! Greenwich and East Village are usually considered separate neighborhoods, even though they are really close to each other. We made a video tour of the East Village as well, if you want to check it out!

[heathhenn]

Hi Thanks for the video. I am moving to NYC from Australia early next year. Are there apartments for short-term leasing in a suburb like Greenwich village? Thanks

[NewYorkHabitat]

Hello there! Greenwich village is not a suburb, it's in the heart of Manhattan (and it's an awesome area ! :)

There are short term rentals in every neighborhood, check out our website to find the ones you like. Enjoy NYC!!

[vajraloka1]

i smoked many a doobie in wa square...in the seventies ,eighties.. moved to yuppie town seattle, nerd town emotionless drones

[danieljayhh]

You want from a Paradise with amazing beaches and nature, sunny weather and Koalas to New York, wow.

[roger8654]

New York is a very trendy city

[ian smith]

Am from scotland and always dream about living and working in NYC i was reading somewhere you need a huge amount of cash and apply for good jobs etc before even thinking about moving to NYC do you have any information on this and the best way how to move to NYC thanks

[Webster Slater]

I love how they threw in "Mad Men" pics in there haha

[sadieparkerxx]

Dying to visit New york!!!

[Quentin Lewrs]

Mamoun's....... Mmmm. Best falafels in town. I also like the locations in New Haven and on St Marks St. Very convenient for both NYC Locations. Great video, too.