The unofficial-official entranceway to Greenwich Village (hey...they have a big sign constructed out of tinsel; that counts for something), Bleecker Street is an eclectic mix of storefronts which sit so close to the street, you'll barely have any sidewalk so wander along. And don't kid yourself, it's all about the stores and restaurants here...I'm sure there are people who live up in those apartments, but this is a destination neighborhood, plain and simple.

This short little block really only gives you a glimpse of what Greenwich Village offers – and things really begin to pick up once you continue further east or north. One of the more surprising things on the block, which sticks out like a sore thumb is the Perazzo Funeral Home – which has been sitting at 199 Bleecker since 1926 (so to be fair, it's sort-of got the right to stick around). I wonder how many grieving families have been inundated by drunk hipsters wandering around the streets?