A mix of families, young professionals, and students lend Greenwich Village a youthful vibrance atypical of other parts of the city. Washington Square Park is ideal for coffee sipping and people-watching, and the high concentration of trendy eateries, bars, and shops makes this area one of the most wander-friendly in the entire city. There is always an upcoming show to see, and high-energy locales are balanced out by plenty of tranquil stoops and nooks.