What's the best way to see Union Square?

According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Union Square: NYC Food Tour: Flatiron & Union Square by Like A Local Tours (From $78.00) A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour (From $105.00) NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour (From $39.00) Vegan Food tour in New York City´s East Village (From $155.00) The Ultimate Brooklyn, NYC Secondhand Shopping Experience (From $250.00)

What hotels are near Union Square?

Hotels near Union Square: (0.08 mi) W New York - Union Square (0.12 mi) Prive (0.17 mi) Hyatt Union Square New York (0.14 mi) Seafarers International House (0.31 mi) Moxy NYC East Village View all hotels near Union Square on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Union Square?

Restaurants near Union Square: (0.10 mi) Breads Bakery (0.08 mi) Whole Foods Market (0.10 mi) Pret A Manger (0.11 mi) Max Brenner NYC (0.14 mi) Boucherie Union Square View all restaurants near Union Square on Tripadvisor

What attractions are near Union Square?

Attractions near Union Square: (0.10 mi) Bike the Big Apple (0.05 mi) Union Square Green Market (0.08 mi) Barnes & Noble (0.16 mi) A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours (0.09 mi) Nordstrom Rack Union Square View all attractions near Union Square on Tripadvisor

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Union Square has a year-round greenmarket, where you can sample goods from local farmers. It also has several playgrounds, a lively holiday market, and benches where you can watch a slice of New York go by.

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Neighborhood: Union Square

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14th St – Union Square • 2 min walk
3rd Ave • 7 min walk

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Trip793050
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Very friendly hotel with great customer service
I had so much fun at the Hyatt! Very nice hotel and centrally located to so many things. Everytime I came back to the hotel, Donnie was there to greet us at the door. He was welcoming and made us feel special. On the last night of our stay, another Hyatt employee, Ethan, was also at the door. Their welcoming smiles made a sometimes impersonal city feel smaller and fun!
Visited March 2023
Traveled with friends
Written March 25, 2023
Coco L
Hong Kong, China37 contributions
Good place for people watching
We often pass by this place when we go to NYU. The square is always full of performers. Great place to stop by if you happen to be in the area. It’s particularly beautiful in spring as it’s surrounded by cherry trees and tulips.
Visited May 2023
Traveled as a couple
Written May 7, 2023
Thomas V
Oakland, California16,412 contributions
Vibrant Neighborhood, great Food
So many good things here, the beautiful park, the famous farmers market, all the terrific restaurants in the neighborhood, bars. This area has become a focal point for the city, much like the 19th Century! Great street life, great architecture.
Visited June 2023
Written June 5, 2023

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Coco L

Hong Kong, China37 contributions

Good place for people watching

May 2023 • Couples

We often pass by this place when we go to NYU. The square is always full of performers. Great place to stop by if you happen to be in the area. It’s particularly beautiful in spring as it’s surrounded by cherry trees and tulips.

Written May 7, 2023

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Kelli

Keller, TX811 contributions

Great Place to Hang

Aug 2021 • Friends

We’d been shopping around the area and still had 30 minutes to kill before our dinner reservation, so we decided to take a seat here. Lots of great people watching and we struck up nice conversations with locals and fellow tourists alike. There were food kiosks near, but we didn’t partake since we were waiting on dinner. It turned out to be a most pleasant and unexpected part of our day.

Written August 22, 2021

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seema60

Toronto, Canada912 contributions

Great park to hang out around Soho

Aug 2021 • Family

We went to sit in the park after shopping in Soho. It’s got a small restaurant which serves drinks and small kiosk with coffee. It s a bustling square where you can listen to live singers and just read a book on the benches.

Written August 2, 2021

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MelissaClaire93

Cinnaminson, NJ862 contributions

Awesome farmers market!

Mar 2020 • Friends

We accidentally stumbled upon Union Square Park (we’re not usually that far downtown). It’s a very picturesque area and very nice. We happened to pass through on a Friday and they had a nice farmers market set up (I understand the market is year round on Fridays and Saturdays). The market had plants, fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, and alcohol. Really cool to walk through. We even came back on Saturday to check it out again. We got some great goat cheese from a little stand called LynnHaven and some moonshine from Full Moonshine. So cool. Will definitely be back!

Written May 5, 2020

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wherehaveinotbeenyet

Manchester, UK415 contributions

Not worth a visit

Nov 2021

I wasn't really sure why this is described as a place to visit when in NYC. To me it just seemed dirty and shabby, but maybe I was missing something. There was a market on when I visited but this seemed to add to the feeling of shabbiness rather than improve it. I couldn't really see what the square looked like as the stalls overran the whole place. Based on my experience I wouldn't recommend a visit.

Written November 25, 2021

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Lynn C

Cleveland, OH54,311 contributions

Great area

May 2021 • Couples

Great area to explore. Mount Sinai Union Square is located right next to the park. There is a nice park to relax in or explore, shops, restaurants everywhere. Worth visiting.

Written May 25, 2021

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adventix

Boston, MA1,639 contributions

Winter market

Nov 2021

A quick rest and walk around in the busy city. If you are going to visit the market plan to spend an hour or two. Many sellers in small stands offering to sell their goods (note – if you went to the Bryant Park market, these are the same sellers and small businesses). Anything from handmade notebooks and soap to fresh baked bread and food.

Written November 20, 2021

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Long Island, NY15,187 contributions

Beautiful Park

Apr 2021 • Business

This park has a very Parisian feel. The farmer's market is incredible. Plenty of vendors selling great stuff. This is the ideal spot to enjoy a cup of coffee on a sunny day.

Written April 2, 2021

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WARDandDA T

Vienna, VA404 contributions

Union Square Park...Launch Pad for a Gramercy/Flatiron District Tour

Jun 2013 • Couples

Park Quick Tips:
1. Subway brings you right to the park!
2. Plan your visit on a Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat to enjoy NYCs largest Greenmarket (0800-1800). Vendors range from fruits and veggies, meats, cheese, bakery items and flowers
3. Lots of shade trees, benches, and tables to sit and stay awhile
4. A solar powered cell phone charging station!
5. Park had a lot of squirrels frolicking, some tame enough they would take bread from your hand
6. During the Christmas holiday there is also a holiday market
7. Dog run area/park

We started our day here at the Greenmarket grabbing a few croissants and empanadas (coffee from the Starbucks across the street), sat in a shaded cove and let the squirrels entertain us…we then spent the rest of the day making a giant loop around the surrounding Gramercy Square/Flatiron district based on a walking tour we found in the DK NYC guidebook and adding a few other great ideas from other TA members:
a) Gramercy Park (peek through the fence) and it’s nearby ‘Block Beautiful’
b) Madison Square Park (Shake Shack and amazing views of the Flatiron); Summer evenings offers free Wednesday night concerts; month of May for Mad. Sq. Eats
c) Ladies Mile
d) Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace (FREE; hidden gem! See my separate review)—and bathrooms too…
e) ABC Carpet and Home—for every decorating idea and home furnishing you can imagine
f) ‘Beechers’ for world’s best mac-n-cheese and to watch cheese makers in action
g) ‘City Bakery’ for one of NYC’s ranked cookies and hot chocolate spots

Plot you adventure on an internet map…and you’re off…have a great day!

Written June 24, 2013

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Adam

Fort Lauderdale, FL1,487 contributions

All Welcome

Jul 2019 • Friends

You see it all here whether it be stuffy folks to the homeless. There are a number of nice shade trees and some benches to watch the world go by.

Written July 26, 2019

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