Travelgoat Urban Safari

Peculiar Happenings in Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village houses numerous sites that are accompanied by many strange stories. First, visit Washington Square Park, where people spend their days battling fellow chess players and where an attempt was made once to proclaim Greenwich Village an independent republic. Afterwards, stop at NYU's Bobst Library to view the home of Bobst Boy. Next, stroll through the Washington Mews to be transported to Europe. Finally, see the building where Marlon Brando terrorized his violinist roommate.

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Never A Dull Moment on the Upper West Side

Start at Shun Lee West where a select few have the opportunity to spot numerous celebrities. Next, walk to 63 West 70th Street to see one of Polly Adler's brothels. Then, visit Malachy's, the first singles bar in New York City. Afterwards, stop at Fairway Market where the country's first car accident took place. Then, head to Jake's Dilemma to relive your college days by playing Beirut. Finally, end at the American Museum of Natural History, the site of one of the most remarkable jewel heists of all time.

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Historical Hotspots of the West Village

Start at 82 Jane Street to learn the true story of Alexander Hamilton's death. Then, head to White Horse Tavern, one of poet Dylan Thomas's favorite pubs. Next, walk to Magnolia Bakery where you might even have the opportunity to spot some of your favorite celebrities. Afterwards, stroll to Bleecker Playground to people watch. Then, stop at 220 Waverly Place to see the former home of the famous professor who cheated to become a game show champion. Afterwards, walk to the Stonewall Inn, once the site of an anti-gay protest which was ended by a witty patron. Next, head to 45 Grove Street where John Wilkes Booth's hatched his plot to assassinate President Lincoln. Finally, walk to Chumley's a longtime favorite source of inspiration for famous authors.

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