Neighborhoods of NYC: The East Village

East Village

Neighborhoods of NYC: The East Village

Most New Yorkers probably know the East Village as the part of Manhattan with the worst subway access. However, if you look a little closer, the East Village and Alphabet City have a lot to offer for both veteran New Yorkers and first-time tourists. Here are some of the best spots and sights to see the next time you’re walking down Avenue A.

The centerpiece and main green space of the East Village is Tompkins Square Park, a place which offers the same people-watching and frequent live music as Washington Square Park with less of a crowd. While you’re there, be sure to check out Odessa Restaurant on the west side of the park for some Ukranian cuisine. If you’re more of a fan of southern food head over to Bobwhite Counter on Avenue C, a short walk from the park.

The East Village also provides great access to East River Park, a beautiful green space which hugs the edge of Manhattan and offers great views of Brooklyn. On your way back, grab a heaping pastrami sandwich on rye at Katz’s Delicatessen on Houston, one of NYC’s most iconic and storied eateries just on the edge of the East Village. Then finish off your day with a stop at MUD SPOT, a cozy dig on E 9th St which serves all-day breakfast and offers a great selection of homemade coffees and teas.

There are countless other things to see and do around the East Village, and all you have to do is pay attention while you walk down the tree-lined streets and avenues. Be sure to look out for public gardens and green spaces which are dotted throughout the village on seemingly every block. Or just find a seat somewhere and enjoy the characters and life of the city as they walk past.

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