The Top Areas to Visit in Manhattan

There are so many great things about Manhattan. From the liveliness to the convenience and the outright beauty of the city itself, residents and travelers alike fall in love with New York.

One of my favorite things about living here has always been the very diverse selection of neighborhoods within this wonderful borough.

I've done my best to explore each as much as I possibly can, though I'll never have the time to fully immerse myself as much as I'd like to. The city is simply too big for that.

Having spent a lot of time around Manhattan, I'd like to offer you some advice if you're looking to travel here. Hopefully you'll enjoy these neighborhoods as much as I do.

The first place that you may want to look into is the East Village. In recent years, this part of Manhattan has really thrived, developing into a cultural mecca and a really fun place to be.

Catered to a younger crowd (think 20s and 30s), there are so many different styles of food, bars, lounges, and clothing shopping, all immersed in one area no bigger than a square mile at most. The East Village morphs into the Lower East Side as you go down, and the areas are very similar.

If you want to try something a bit more subdued, the West Village is very similar in terms of its offerings, but a little more laid back. The tree lined blocks here add a lot of character to the neighborhood, and it's one of the city's most scenic areas.

If you prefer something a bit less Bohemian and more scenic, have a look at the Upper West Side. With Central Park in the backdrop, this is an excellent blend of nature, combined with the rest of what you'd come to expect in traditional Manhattan.

The East Village, Upper West side, and West Village are just two of the dozens of exciting areas in Manhattan. If you haven't been to these, I know you'll enjoy them when you see them.

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