Perry St Between Washington St and Hudson St

Just a block away from the edge of Manhattan, the quiet enclave of Perry Street feels absolutely removed from the rest of the city. Rivaling Roosevelt Island in terms of serenity and shade, these few blocks begin to pick up a bit as you work your way towards Hudson Street. The cobblestones are, as always, a nice touch on a street with such classic architecture, though it's always a shame to see it being overtaken by pavement wherever patchwork has been done.

With great architecture and details like ivy-covered walls, every building and store that lines the street deserves some sort of recognition for being unique and pleasant. Even simple services like the parking garage on the corner come off as vintage and quaint when compared to similar facilities in the borough. It can be a bit hard to convince yourself that you're walking on the same tract of land as the Empire State Building and Times Square.