Union Square Park
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A bustling Manhattan gathering place with open lawns, historic plazas, and a lively four-day-a-week greenmarket.
Description
Beyond the central lawns, the park anchors local public life with historic monuments and community events such as seasonal outdoor film screenings. On market days four times a week, as many as 60,000 shoppers gather to buy fresh produce and chat, giving the Manhattan plaza its distinct open-air energy.
Also featured in
A Manhattan Week Without the Admission TabNo-cost stops · Short outings
A Flatiron Saturday From Brunch to MarketMorning route · East 19th St · three stops
Food and Theater Outings From Ridgefield Rooftops to ManhattanRooftop food festivals · Musical parodies · Greenmarket four daysHot Cider and a Fall Stroll Through Union SquareWednesday and Saturday · Handmade pies · Historic monuments