For a slice of New York that’s not all bright lights and tall buildings, get off the grid and spend a day in the West Village. The neighborhood’s former moniker, “Little Bohemia,” no longer applies (multimillion-dollar townhouses aren’t exactly anti-establishment), but relics of its former self still exist alongside stylish restaurants and boutiques. Bring a map; with an entire day to spare, we suggest getting purposefully lost.
Once a neighborhood for synagogues and immigrants, today’s Lower East Side is rife with racy American Apparel billboards and smug young hipsters. The G(entrification)-word is the subject of much debate, but don’t expect the influx of restaurants, bars, and clubs to cease anytime soon. For a first-time visitor, there's plenty to make you feel cool, no matter what the dudes in skinny jeans mumble under their breath.
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