NEW YORK TRAVEL
From Washington Square, the heart of Greenwich Village, through the cafΓ©-lined MacDougal Street to the Stonewall Inn and the Village Vanguard, jazzβs holy ground.
Walking Route
DistanceCalculating
DurationAbout 2β3 hours
Stops13 stops
TypeOne-way
πΈ Top 3 Photo SpotsNumbered pins = course stops
* Route map is approximate, following the actual walking path.
Suggested Timeline
- 14:00Meet at Washington Square Park β by the Arch
- 14:40MacDougal Β· Bleecker Street β the cafΓ© strip
- βRest Β· Caffe Reggio
Signature cappuccino β the first cafΓ© in America to serve it. - 15:30The Stonewall Inn β Christopher Street
- 16:10Arrive at the Village Vanguard β end (evening sets booked separately)
The Stops
Good to know
- Meet: the Washington Arch (A/C/E/B/D/F/M to W 4th St)
- Vanguard evening sets are booked separately β an easy add-on after the walk
- Bring cash if you want a game at the chess tables
πΈ Top 3 Photo Spots
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#1Washington Square Arch
The arch head-on with the fountain in front β through the arch, the Empire State Building slots into the frame.
#2Friends Apartment Building
From across the Bedford & Grove corner, looking up at the red-brick building with its fire escapes.
#3Jones Street
Recreate the Freewheelin' Bob Dylan cover β arms folded, strolling down the middle of the street.
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