Thing to do
Washington Square Park
West Village & Chelsea, New York City
About Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park is framed by the 1892 marble arch and surrounded by university buildings. The fountain plaza is a permanent stage for street musicians, chess players and performers, and the park makes a good starting point for a Village walk.
Washington Square Park on the map
More to see around West Village & Chelsea
Thing to doThe High Line
A 2.3 km park built on a disused elevated freight railway above the West Side.
Thing to doChelsea Market
A food hall in the former Nabisco factory, below the High Line.
AttractionStonewall National Monument
The bar and small park on Christopher Street where the 1969 uprising began.
Information source: NYC Tourism + Conventions
Good to know
- Is Washington Square Park worth visiting?
- Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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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