Washington Square Park

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Washington Square Park Time Out

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Thu Jul 1 2010

RECOMMENDED: 50 best New York attractions

The hippies who famously turned up and tuned out in Washington Square Park are still there in spirit, and indeed often in person. In warmer months the park—which was once a potter’s field—is one of the best people-watching spots in the city, hummings with musicians and street artists, while skateboarders clatter near the base of the iconic 1895 Washington Arch (a modest replica of Paris’s Arc de Triomphe). Plus, kids can splash in the area's new fountain on sweltering days.

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Venue location

Address:
Washington Square Park W 4th St to Waverly Pl
Greenwich Village
New York

Cross Street:
between MacDougal St and University Pl
Website:
nycgovparks.org/parks/washingtonsquarepark
Transport:
Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, M to W 4th St; N, R to 8th St–NYU
Map
1. Washington Square Park
  - W 4th St to Waverly Pl
    Greenwich Village
    New York
  - nycgovparks.org/parks/washingtonsquarepark
  - 40.730364,-73.994822

Categories:
Walks & tours. Self-guided tours. Museums & Attractions. History. Things to Do
Facilities:
Accessible facilities. Wheelchair access. Outdoor facilities. Outdoor dining
Good for:
Famous artworks. Going in a group. Going solo. History buffs. Lively scene. Local flavor. Outdoor activities. People watching. Take a tourist. Take your parents. Kids