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Greenwich Village

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Washington Square Park, the heart of Greenwich Village, is a perfect people-watcher’s paradise. The surrounding area echoes with poetry and music history. These days the Village has a laid-back vibe that’s youthful and upbeat.

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The new film features Greenwich Village locales crucial to Bob Dylan and the 1960s folk scene. Take a tour inspired by the film’s locations and Bob Dylan; see more highlights below.

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Attractions & Tours
Greenwich Village

A Complete Unknown Movie Sites Walking Tour

On Location Tours offers fans the chance to explore the Greenwich Village that inspired Bob Dylan.

Nightlife
Greenwich Village

Café Wha?

Live music is still the reason to come here, with the house band playing covers Wednesday to Sunday.

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Restaurants
Greenwich Village

Caffe Reggio

Caffe Reggio opened in Greenwich Village in 1927 and still retains its charm to this day.

Nightlife
West Village

Kettle of Fish

This Village stalwart, a hangout for Beats and folkies in its former incarnations, is now a convivial sports bar.

Nightlife
West Village

The Up & Up

This downstairs West Village cocktail bar was once the famed Gaslight Cafe, a beatnik hangout in the 1960s.

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Nightlife
Greenwich Village

The Bitter End

Fred Weintraub opened the Bitter End in 1961 as a no-alcohol talent showcase, where he presented up-and-coming acts like Peter, Paul and Mary and Joan Baez.

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Article

NYC’s Best Hidden Bars

Here’s how to find 10 of NYC’s best incognito bars.

Photo: Brittany Petronella
Article

West Village Guide

Celebrate and discover the neighborhood where Pride began.

VILLAGE HIGHLIGHTS

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Photo Gallery

Savor Greenwich Village Views

Photographer Elizabeth Bick turns her lens on the West Village.

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Greenwich Village

Washington Square Park

The park is a lively hangout for NYU students, longtime Villagers and everyone else under the sun.

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Nightlife
Greenwich Village

Blue Note

In a city rich with cultural institutions, legendary jazz club Blue Note ranks high on the list.

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Restaurants
Greenwich Village

Minetta Tavern

Keth McNally's Village hot spot draws folks for burgers, steaks and the scene.

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Outdoors & Recreation
Greenwich Village

West 4th Street Courts

The iconic basketball court has been a proving ground for such NBA stars as Stephon Marbury and Anthony Mason.

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Soho

Angelika Film Center

This Soho staple has a consistently compelling lineup of acclaimed movies.

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Restaurants
Greenwich Village

Caffe Reggio

Caffe Reggio opened in Greenwich Village in 1927 and still retains its charm to this day.

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Restaurants
Greenwich Village

Mamoun’s Falafel

In some ways, Mamoun’s is the quintessential New York dining experience.

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