New York East Village from a Tourist’s Point Of View

East Village in Manhattan NY is where the punk rock was born in late 1970s. The name "The East Village" was given by artists, musicians, writers, performers, and political radicals who came here in 1960s. It was considered the part of Lower East Side, once a home to German, Italian, Irish and Eastern European. Jewish immigrants lent their lands to chic boutiques, world class restaurants, bars and institutions which symbolize the Lower East Side culture. Now the artists are gone and today’s elegant young crowd call East village their "home". The East Village once had a status of being a very bad neighborhood however now the neighborhood is being gentrified and rents are rising due to maximum footfall in the area. Today tourists do not overlook this area.

There are many tourist attractions like St. Mark's Place (East 8th Street), lined with bars, restaurants and shops. It is a popular slip for tourists to visit. A walk through Tompkins Square Park, the dog shows and bongo drums in Avenue B are few tourist attractions. In Tompkin Square Park is the famous landmark honoring Joe Strummer Mural, one of the icons of punk rock. The historical attractions includes Mercury Lounge on Houston- the last remaining site for rock ‘n’ roll; Saint Brigid's Church; the saunas with old world platza treatment at Russian and Turkish Baths and at last General Slocum Monument-which commemorates the sinking of the General Slocum steamship.

Do you like punk or poems? Whatever is your taste, you’ll find a bar of your taste. The life starts at night with clubs like the Box, lounges, music venues and art galleries. The East Village is best place for food and drink. The people of East Village are known for their food fetish. Few restaurants are open 24-hour serving delicious food, which never let anyone down. People don’t mind standing and waiting for long for the tempting food. This village also offers Bed and Breakfast scheme in which you get inexpensive, hygienic, and comfortable lodging to give you a home like feeling. If you don’t want the breakfast then you can opt for a rented East village apartment. Walk down the streets to enjoy the delicacies available at low-cost restaurants, and bars in East Village.