Local Attractions
One of the joys of coming to the Quad Cinema (in addition to seeing wonderful films) is to hang out in the area. The Quad is located right in the heart of Greenwich Village, perhaps the most charming and interesting neighborhood in the city. Here are some attractions we recommend, all within a comfortable walk from the Quad:
Washington
Square
Where Fifth Avenue ends. A vibrant park with
benches, street-life, musicians, and students from New York University.
Come on a Sunday when it's most lively and festive. Buy an ice-cream
cone, sit on a bench, and enjoy!
New
York University
Surrounds
Washington Square. See the imposing Bobst Library and visit the
fabulous bookstore. NYU is now considered one of the elite universities
in the world.
Judson
Memorial Church
Washington Square South. Designed
by renowned architect Stanford White, of McKim, Mead and White,
this beautiful Romanesque church was completed in 1892. See the
stained glass windows by John la Farge. The Judson is most famous
for its vocal participation in social events.
Washington
Mews
Off Fifth near Washington Square North. A hidden,
private street that will transport you to Europe. Formerly stables
which were converted to lovely, quaint, carriage houses.
Forbes
Building and Galleries
62 Fifth Avenue. Call for
hours, 212-206-5548. The Gallery displays the fabulous Faberge
eggs made for the last Russian Czar. Also on display are antique
toy boats, toy soldiers, and a signed copy of Lincoln's Gettysburg
Address.
Jefferson
Market Courthouse
425 Avenue of the Americas. Built
in 1833 as a market, it was later converted to a courthouse, and
in the 1950s it was emptied and close to being demolished. It
was saved by preservationists and converted to a library. Many
consider it to be the most beautiful building in the Village.
11th
Street and 12th Street
Between Fifth Avenue and Avenue
of the Americas. Walk these streets. You'll admire the beauty of
the townhouses and apartments that best convey the look of Greenwich
Village.