What's not to love about New York City? My favorite borough is Manhattan, though each one certainly has its advantages. There are so many things to do in Manhattan, and I could spend a lifetime keeping myself busy.

Each neighborhood has its own special feel to it, making things really great for those who have a wide variety of interests.

I try to get to each corner of the city as often as possible, but I still find myself yearning for more free time. There are literally tens of thousands of restaurants and bars.

This article is going to hone in on some of my favorite neighborhoods in this great city. While all of them are great, here are the ones that I enjoy most.

I'd like to open this article up with a mention of the East Village, probably my favorite neighborhood of them all. Having spent some time living there, I've never fallen out of love with this great neighborhood.

The East Village could really keep you busy forever. Every block is lined with exciting restaurants of all kinds, interesting shops, fun bars, and more. Things in this part of the city stay open late into the night.

Its counterpart is the West Village, occupying the other side of the city when it comes to this portion of downtown Manhattan. There are things that they have in common, as they both appeal to youth, but they're very different nonetheless. The West Village has more of a European feel.

Others may not be as into the bar scene and may prefer more traditional settings. The Upper West side of Manhattan offers just this. Between many museums, Central Park, and some historical landmarks, this is a great destination for tourists.

The East Village, Upper West side, and West Village are just two of the dozens of exciting areas in Manhattan. If you haven't been to these, I know you'll enjoy them when you see them.