Timeline
14:00
Start at the north side of Washington Square Park. Admire the triumphal arch and take in the view of the surrounding buildings. This is the heart of the Village, where students and locals mix.
14:15
Walk six minutes south to Joe's Pizza. Order a classic New York slice. The service is quick, but the place is tiny, so take your slice outside to eat on the sidewalk.
14:40
Head northwest for three minutes to Hangman's Elm. This historic English elm stands at the park's northwest corner. It is a quiet spot to rest and reflect on the park's long history.
15:05
Walk eight minutes to the Stonewall Inn. Step inside this icon of the worldwide gay community. The building has a rich history dating back to the 1969 riots, even if the current incarnation is not the original structure.
Local tip
The park is busiest during school terms in warmer months. Afternoon is a good time to avoid the heaviest student crowds.
Check before you go
- Joe's Pizza is open from 10:00 to 04:00 on weekdays and Sundays, and until 05:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
- The Stonewall Inn is open from 14:00 to 04:00 Monday to Wednesday, and from 12:00 to 04:00 Thursday to Sunday.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Manhattan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).