Thing to do
Tompkins Square Park
East Village & Lower East Side, New York City
About Tompkins Square Park
Tompkins Square Park has been the neighbourhood's meeting ground since the 19th century and the site of much of its protest history. Today it is a shaded block of lawns, basketball courts and one of the city's best-known dog runs.
Tompkins Square Park on the map
More to see around East Village & Lower East Side
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Three blocks of tattoo parlours, record shops, karaoke bars and late-night food.
AttractionLower East Side Tenement Museum
Restored immigrant apartments at 97 and 103 Orchard Street, seen on guided tours.
AttractionNew Museum
A contemporary art museum in a stacked white box on the Bowery.
Information source: NYC Tourism + Conventions
Good to know
- Is Tompkins Square Park worth visiting?
- Tompkins Square Park is one of the thing to do highlights we list in New York City. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Tompkins Square Park?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Tompkins Square Park?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in New York City are busiest around midday.
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