The East Village was the epicenter of 1970s punk culture and remains one of Manhattan's most eclectic neighborhoods. Tompkins Square Park is its civic heart, surrounded by a dense mix of longtime immigrant businesses, dive bars, and high-end restaurants. St. Marks Place is its most famous block; Alphabet City stretches east toward the river.
Key landmarks: Tompkins Square Park · St. Marks Place · McSorley's Old Ale House · Alphabet City · Ukrainian Village