Christian David / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsAnchored by its marble arch, Washington Square Park is Greenwich Village’s living room, where NYU students, street musicians and chess players share the fountain steps. Free and buzzing with summer events, it’s a great solo spot to sit, people-watch and soak up Village energy.
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