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Washington Square Park
LeisureVisit: ~45 min
Park in the heart of Greenwich Village, next to New York University. Its symbol is the marble arch, built in the late 19th century to commemorate the centenary of George Washington's inauguration, which can be seen framed from Fifth Avenue. In the centre there is a large circular fountain and, in the corners, chess tables and street musicians.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Washington Square Park: 2 missions
- Watch a game at the chess tablesGo up to the park's chess tables and watch the games for a while, without disturbing the players.
- Photograph the arch from the fountainStand next to the central fountain and frame the marble arch with the buildings of Fifth Avenue in the background.
Near Washington Square Park
Blue Note249 m awayJoe's Pizza (Carmine Street)362 m awayStonewall Inn498 m awayCooper Union631 m awayVillage Vanguard662 m awayMcSorley's Old Ale House719 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Washington Square Park?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
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