The West Village is one of the most charming neighborhoods in New York City. Quaint streets, some still cobblestoned, are lined with 19th-century townhouses and dotted with cute public squares. Notable venues include the Village Vanguard Jazz Club and the Stonewall Inn bar, site of the 1969 riots that launched the gay rights movement. The West Village is a prefect destination for boutique shopping, happening nightlife, and weekend brunch.