{"id":4344,"date":"2012-06-13T06:25:16","date_gmt":"2012-06-13T10:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=4344"},"modified":"2025-08-22T05:50:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T09:50:57","slug":"greenwich-village-a-walking-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour","title":{"rendered":"Greenwich Village: A Walking Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cThe Village\u201d has always been a world unto itself, with its own unique culture, charm, and cast of characters. From struggling artists and immigrants to bohemians and the ultra-wealthy, Greenwich Village is defined by its diversity and dynamic energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/washington-sq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Washington-Sq-600x382.jpg\" alt=\"The Greenwich Village's Washington Square Park\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. Photo by Jeff Dob<\/em>y<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fun fact:<\/em> Historically, Greenwich Village included what we now call the &#8220;West Village&#8221;\u2014so our guide will take you through both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Greenwich-Village-apartments-building-architecture-NYC-street-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Historic townhouses in Greenwich Village\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Charming historic townhouses in Greenwich Village<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Greenwich Village is truly one of the most beautiful\u2014and historic\u2014neighborhoods in New York City. On a snowy night in 1917, a ragtag band of artists, poets, and actors famously occupied the top of Washington Arch to declare the \u201cFree and Independent Republic of Greenwich Village!\u201d That spirit of freedom and creativity still pulses through the picturesque, winding streets of the Village today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/#A_Brief_History_of_Greenwich_Village\" title=\"A Brief History of Greenwich Village\">A Brief History of Greenwich Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/#Your_Self-Guided_Walking_Tour_of_Greenwich_Village\" title=\"Your Self-Guided Walking Tour of Greenwich Village\">Your Self-Guided Walking Tour of Greenwich Village<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/#1_Washington_Square_Park\" title=\"1. Washington Square Park\">1. Washington Square Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/#2_Fifth_Avenue_Washington_Mews\" title=\"2. Fifth Avenue &amp; Washington Mews\">2. Fifth Avenue &amp; Washington Mews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/#3_West_10th_Street_The_Lockwood_De_Forest_House\" title=\"3. West 10th Street &amp; The Lockwood De Forest House\">3. West 10th Street &amp; The Lockwood De Forest House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/#4_Jefferson_Market_Library_Patchin_Place\" title=\"4. Jefferson Market Library &amp; Patchin Place\">4. Jefferson Market Library &amp; Patchin Place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/#5_Christopher_Street_Stonewall_and_Christopher_Park\" title=\"5. Christopher Street, Stonewall, and Christopher Park\">5. Christopher Street, Stonewall, and Christopher Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/#6_Bedford_Grove_Streets\" title=\"6. Bedford &amp; Grove Streets\">6. Bedford &amp; Grove Streets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/#7_Bleecker_Street_Italian_Heritage\" title=\"7. Bleecker Street &amp; Italian Heritage\">7. Bleecker Street &amp; Italian Heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/#8_MacDougal_Street_Legendary_Nightlife\" title=\"8. MacDougal Street &amp; Legendary Nightlife\">8. MacDougal Street &amp; Legendary Nightlife<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/#Experience_More_of_New_York_City\" title=\"Experience More of New York City\">Experience More of New York City<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Brief_History_of_Greenwich_Village\"><\/span>A Brief History of Greenwich Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in the 1660s, British settlers joined Dutch farmers in a rural hamlet 1.5 miles north of the city, calling it &#8220;Grin&#8217;wich&#8221; for &#8220;Green Village.&#8221; When yellow fever and cholera outbreaks struck Manhattan in the early 19th century, city dwellers flocked here to escape\u2014causing the population to boom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the 1870s, the once-elite enclave was home to poor Irish and Italian immigrants working in local warehouses and sweatshops. At the turn of the 20th century, a bohemian wave of artists and activists moved in, advocating for radical ideas like women\u2019s suffrage, anarchy, and free love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Greenwich-village-street-signs-Manhattan-NYC.jpg\" alt=\"A stop sign and one-way sign mark the corner of Waverly Place and Gay Street, Greenwich Village, beside a red brick building.\" class=\"wp-image-6764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Greenwich-village-street-signs-Manhattan-NYC.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Greenwich-village-street-signs-Manhattan-NYC-600x899.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The corner of Waverly and Gay in Greenwich Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prohibition only added to Greenwich Village\u2019s wild reputation\u2014speakeasies, jazz clubs, and taverns flourished. The affordable rents and liberal atmosphere made this neighborhood a haven for artists, writers, the LGBTQ+ community, and free spirits of every stripe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Greenwich Village is now one of the most desirable (and priciest!) places to live in Manhattan, its eclectic, creative energy endures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Self-Guided_Walking_Tour_of_Greenwich_Village\"><\/span>Your Self-Guided Walking Tour of Greenwich Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to experience Greenwich Village like a local? Follow our step-by-step walking tour to get the most out of this storied neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\/greenwich-village-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Greenwich-Village-1-600x360.png\" alt=\"Greenwich Village Walking tour map\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on the map to expand. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Washington_Square_Park\"><\/span>1. <strong>Washington Square Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin your adventure at the vibrant heart of Greenwich Village\u2014Washington Square Park. This iconic gathering spot buzzes with neighbors, NYU students, artists, dog walkers, chess players, and street performers. Don\u2019t miss the grand Washington Arch, built in 1892 and modeled after Paris\u2019 Arc de Triomphe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surrounding the square, you\u2019ll spot the NYU campus, the striking Romanesque Judson Memorial Church, and \u201cThe Row\u201d\u2014a collection of elegant 1830s Greek Revival townhouses that once housed luminaries like Edith Wharton and Edward Hopper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Washington-Sq-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"People gather around the fountain at Washington Square Park, relaxing beneath the Washington Square Arch with city buildings behind.\" class=\"wp-image-4358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Washington-Sq-1024x652.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Washington-Sq-600x382.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Washington-Sq.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Washington Square Park. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Fifth_Avenue_Washington_Mews\"><\/span>2. <strong>Fifth Avenue &amp; Washington Mews<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Head north on Fifth Avenue and peek into Washington Mews, a private alley lined with charming former stables. Continue up to 8th Street, once the \u201cMain Street of Bohemia,\u201d where cafes, galleries, and clubs made history\u2014don\u2019t miss Electric Lady Studios, built by Jimi Hendrix!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0006-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holding a tablet is explaining a monument in Battery Park\" class=\"wp-image-20704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0006-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0006-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0006-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0006.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Battery Park is a must-visit while in NYC. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_West_10th_Street_The_Lockwood_De_Forest_House\"><\/span>3. <strong>West 10th Street &amp; The Lockwood De Forest House<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>West 10th Street is a showcase of Greenwich Village\u2019s architectural diversity, with stunning terraced homes and the exotic teak-trimmed Lockwood De Forest House. Mark Twain even lived here for a spell!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/greenwich-food-tour-6-e1410199441397.jpg\" alt=\"A man takes a selfie with friends by a large city fountain in Central Park, surrounded by tall buildings and green trees.\" class=\"wp-image-8949\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Exploring Greenwich Village&#8217;s tasty Food Culture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Jefferson_Market_Library_Patchin_Place\"><\/span>4. <strong>Jefferson Market Library &amp; Patchin Place<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sixth Avenue and West 10th, the dramatic Jefferson Market Library dominates the scene\u2014a former courthouse with a colorful past. Just behind, stroll down Patchin Place, a hidden cul-de-sac where e.e. cummings and Marlon Brando once lived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Jefferson-Market-1024x984.jpg\" alt=\"A red-brick Jefferson Market Clock Tower rises above a busy Greenwich Village intersection, surrounded by pedestrians, cyclists, yellow taxis, and trees.\" class=\"wp-image-4379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Jefferson-Market-1024x984.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Jefferson-Market-600x576.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Jefferson-Market.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Christopher_Street_Stonewall_and_Christopher_Park\"><\/span>5. <strong>Christopher Street, Stonewall, and Christopher Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to Christopher Street, the heart of LGBTQ+ history and home to the legendary Stonewall Inn. In Christopher Park, pause to reflect at George Segal\u2019s \u201cGay Liberation\u201d statues\u2014a tribute to the 1969 Stonewall Riots that changed America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Bedford_Grove_Streets\"><\/span>6. <strong>Bedford &amp; Grove Streets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wander past the \u201cFriends\u201d apartment at Grove and Bedford, peek into the adorable Grove Court, and snap a photo at 75\u00bd Bedford\u2014the city\u2019s narrowest house, once home to poet Edna St. Vincent Millay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/photo0jpg.jpg\" alt=\"A tan brick apartment building with red fire escapes stands in Greenwich Village, partly shaded by leafy trees on a sunny day.\" class=\"wp-image-22956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/photo0jpg.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/photo0jpg-600x333.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/photo0jpg-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Friend&#8217;s Apartment in New York. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Bleecker_Street_Italian_Heritage\"><\/span>7. <strong>Bleecker Street &amp; Italian Heritage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, explore Bleecker Street\u2014once the center of the Village\u2019s Italian community. Grab a slice at John\u2019s Pizzeria, stock up at Murray\u2019s Cheese, or treat yourself at Rocco\u2019s Pasticceria. Bleecker is also where the Beatniks, folk revival, and off-Broadway theater scene took off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_MacDougal_Street_Legendary_Nightlife\"><\/span>8. <strong>MacDougal Street &amp; Legendary Nightlife<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Double back to MacDougal Street, packed with legendary venues like Minetta Tavern, Caf\u00e9 Wha?, and Caf\u00e9 Reggio. This stretch is perfect for grabbing a coffee, catching live music, or just soaking up the neighborhood\u2019s bohemian spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish your walk back at Washington Square Park\u2014or catch the subway at West 4th Street, where you\u2019ll spot \u201cThe Cage,\u201d the city\u2019s most famous streetball court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a history buff, a foodie, or simply love to wander, Greenwich Village offers endless discoveries. Lace up your walking shoes and experience the magic of the Village today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/House-Death-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A red brick building with stone columns stands behind leafy trees in New York, its entrance partially hidden and marked by a No Parking sign.\" class=\"wp-image-9080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charming Greenwich Village townhouse? Or the infamous House of Death? Photo: Jeff Dobbins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experience_More_of_New_York_City\"><\/span>Experience More of New York City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Greenwich Village is just one jewel in New York\u2019s crown! If you\u2019re eager to see even more of the city\u2019s iconic sights, why not join a guided tour? <strong>Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with expert guides\u2014book your unforgettable New York adventure <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/new-york-tours\/statue-of-liberty-tour-ellis-island-tour\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"Greenwich Village: A Walking Tour\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/greenwich-village-a-walking-tour\" aria-label=\"More on Greenwich Village: A Walking Tour\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":4357,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[612],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[722],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Greenwich Village: A Walking Tour<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A self-walking tour of NYC&#039;s historic Bohemian enclave, Greenwich Village. 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