Welcome to West Village
Hip and historic, the West Village is a picture-perfect New York City neighborhood
A charming and quiet community nestled along the Hudson River, the West Village is an idyllic small neighborhood of Manhattan offering scenic river views, stunning Colonial brownstones and post-war walkups, and postcard-worthy scenes of lush, tree-lined streets and historic buildings. The definition of picture-perfect, the West Village is the ideal New York City neighborhood to call home.
Located minutes from downtown Manhattan, the West Village offers chic shops and restaurants, luxurious high-end retailers, and delicious Michelin-starred restaurants. Stylish cafes dot the corners of every street, and families, young professionals, and empty-nesters love the charm and laid-back atmosphere of the community. The West Village is a destination for shopping, nightlife, and daytime strolls along winding streets. With colonial brownstones, towering trees, and stylish residents, the West Village can sometimes feel like a real-life New York City movie set.
What to Love
- Winding, tree-lined streets
- Gastropubs and stylish cafes on every corner
- Kid-friendly and trendy atmosphere
Local Lifestyle
The West Village feels more like a suburb than most neighborhoods of New York City. Offering tree-lined streets, unique restaurants, coffee shops, and an array of parks bursting with verdant green spaces and beautiful flora, West Village is the epitome of small-town, historic charm nestled along the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Fall in love with the historic neighborhood of West Village — you just might never want to leave!
Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping
The keepers of the Stonewall history, the Stonewall Inn is a landmark destination. The site of the Stonewall riots of 1969, widely considered to be the most important event leading to the gay liberation movement and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. The Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places and hosts weekly performances, themed parties, and karaoke nights.
West Village’s go-to destination, the Waverly Inn, is situated in a historical landmark and offers charming views of the neighborhood. Tucked between two townhouses and nestled in a corner of West Village, Waverly Inn is the ideal restaurant for a romantic evening. Choose an outdoor dining spot with the backdrop of a brick facade, or reserve a table in the back by the fireplace. With the perfect ambiance paired with an incredible menu, you can’t go wrong with this historic dining staple of the West Village.
Established in 1994, Smalls Jazz Club is the top destination to experience up-and-coming and established jazz musicians in the city. With a reputation as the “hotbed for New York’s jazz talent,” this club welcomes musicians of all backgrounds to share the stage and let their skills sour in a hip and funky club atmosphere. With a packed schedule, there is something going on every single night at Smalls — for sultry sounds, bebop tunes, or smooth numbers, Smalls Jazz Club is the ideal destination for music lovers.
Things to Do
Celebrating life and honoring the LGBTQ+ community, the annual NYC Gay Pride Parade happens throughout the city during the month of June. The parade runs through the city’s neighborhoods with high energy, live music, and tons of fun activities. Make sure to check the website for a list of events in the neighborhood closer to June! A beloved Spooktacular event, The Halloween Parade has been a lower Manhattan tradition for 48 years. Remarkable wardrobes, artistic expression, and boisterous music make this event one of the highlights of the fall season, and thousands of participants come out to walk the streets in celebration.
Washington Square Park boasts over nine acres of green space and dozens of beautiful walking paths in the heart of Greenwich Village. The park hosts events throughout the year, like volunteer cleanups, yoga classes, concerts, theater performances, folk festivals, and more. Maintained entirely by volunteers, Washington Square Park is one of the most visited and used spaces in all of Manhattan.
Explore the grounds of Abington Square Park, one of the oldest parks in the city. Reminiscent of the Victorian era, the park is also home to the Abingdon Square Conservancy that showcases local flora and fauna displays and features seasonal family-friendly activities like pumpkin carvings, tulip celebrations, and a winter holiday tree lighting.
