New York’s hidden gems: an insider’s guide to the West Village

NYC tourism chief Chris Heywood on his favourite spots in the Big Apple

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New York City is a destination defined by its vibrant and colorful neighbourhoods. In all five boroughs, visitors can find a treasure trove of unique and multicultural experiences.

But while I love exploring the City’s multitude of neighbourhoods, I feel most at home in Manhattan’s West Village, whose tree-lined, brownstone-dotted streets have a unique intimacy that make you feel like you’re living in a village rather than a City.

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