Sunday, November 8, 2009

Interesting Manhattan Neighborhoods

By Nicholas Gregg

What's not to love about New York City? My favorite borough is Manhattan, though each one certainly has its advantages. There are so many things to do in Manhattan, and I could spend a lifetime keeping myself busy.

I've lived in a few neighborhoods throughout the city, and I plan on spending time in more as time allows me to. My favorite thing about Manhattan is that you could relocate by something as small as ten blocks, and you'll be in a completely different world.

I try to get to each corner of the city as often as possible, but I still find myself yearning for more free time. There are literally tens of thousands of restaurants and bars.

Anyway, I'd like to briefly look at some of the best Manhattan neighborhoods, giving reasoning for my opinions behind each of these. If you plan on traveling to New York any time soon, I'd definitely suggest giving these a go.

The first place that you may want to look into is the East Village. In recent years, this part of Manhattan has really thrived, developing into a cultural mecca and a really fun place to be.

The East Village could really keep you busy forever. Every block is lined with exciting restaurants of all kinds, interesting shops, fun bars, and more. Things in this part of the city stay open late into the night.

If you want to try something a bit more subdued, the West Village is very similar in terms of its offerings, but a little more laid back. The tree lined blocks here add a lot of character to the neighborhood, and it's one of the city's most scenic areas.

If you're looking for more of an educational experience where you see landmarks, museums, and historical sights, then you might really enjoy the Upper West side of Manhattan. This is home to things like Rockefeller Center, Central Park, many museums, and near Times Square as well.

The East Village, Upper West side, and West Village are just two of the dozens of exciting areas in Manhattan. If you haven't been to these, I know you'll enjoy them when you see them.

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