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Greenwich Village
It was different from the start
, a crazy pattern of streets that
broke from the city's grid plan, reflecting the boundaries of a rural vil-
lage. As a bohemian haven, the leafy lanes of the Village have been
home to artists and writers. Jazz musicians, beat poets, and per-
formers like the young Bob Dylan found their places here. Later it
became popular with gays, and today cafés and funky shops attract
young people from all over the city. The village really comes to life at
night, when cafés, theaters, and clubs beckon at every turn.
Washington Square Park
In 1826, a marshy area was filled to form this
popular park. The restored marble arch by Stan-
ford White went up in 1892, replacing a wooden
version that marked the centenary of George
Washington's inauguration. Mothers with
strollers,chessplayers,andyoungloversnowoc-
cupy benches where drug dealers once reigned.
The fountain in the center is where Bob Dylan
sang his first folk songs.
• 5th Ave, between Waverly Pl & 4th St
Washington Square Park
