Walk 3 NYC Squares: Gramercy Park, Madison and Union Squares

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

New York City has many unique squares each with its own unique history and culture. We’ll explore peaceful Gramercy Park and its surrounding historic buildings, the busy and crowded Union Square, and the numerous monuments and buildings surrounding Madison Square Park. This walk traces how each of these squares came to exist and developed into either exclusive residential areas, commercial enterprises, home to artists, and sites for public demonstrations. Along the walk, we will stop many historic buildings that helped shape New York City.

Join me we journey through three unique squares in Manhattan and visit some of the neighborhood’s famous sites and attractions. You’ll learn about the transformation that has occurred in each square over the past several generations

What's Included

Guided Walking Tour
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of Norstrom Rack

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Union Square

    Tour Union Square and learn its history, explore the surrounding buildings, and learn about the famous monuments in Union Square

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Stroll down to Irving Place and see the historic sites including the presumed place where Washington Irving wrote several books, where O’Henry lived, and the historic Pete’s Tavern

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Tour Gramercy Park and learn its history.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Flatiron Building

    Stroll down a portion of the Ladies’ Mile and see former sites of Arnold Constable and Lord and Taylor and walk about the Flatiron Building

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Madison Square Park

    Explore Madison Square Park and learn about its monuments See the site of the first lite Christmas Tree and learn about the “Star of Hope”, a Holocaust Memorial and the the site of the two Madison Square Gardens

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Richard Soden

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