The East and West Village of Manhattan have been captured in books and movies and by artists and musicians. The West Village, bordering Greenwich Village, used to be a haven for eccentric artists, but these days, it’s where the trendsetters go with money to burn, seeking sophisticated surprises. 

The East Village is still a mixture of bohemian lifestyles next to Gen Z professionals. The streets feel different from one block to the next and are constantly reinventing themselves. Culture is on the rise down here, but one can still explore its deep roots in immigrant history.

Downtown neighborhood boundaries are loosely delineated and hotly debated. So, while I may say the West Village, someone might correct me and say it’s the Meatpacking District. The East Village and Alphabet City neighborhoods are sometimes mentioned as one and the same.

Following is a round-up of not-to-be-missed spots on the East

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