Timeline
15:50
Grab a pastry or coffee at Union Square Café. It is one of New York's best-loved restaurants, so arriving early helps you secure a seat before the dinner rush.
16:05
Walk to the SSE edge of Washington Square Park. Find a spot on the terrace near the arch where you can look up toward the library.
16:10
Step onto the terrace of the Elmer Holmes Bobst Library. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the library’s facade and the park below. This is the moment to take in the view.
16:25
End the evening at Stonewall Inn. It is a veritable icon of the worldwide gay community and is located just a short walk away.
Local tip
Union Square Café is open for lunch Mon-Sat noon-2:15PM and dinner Sun-Thu 6-10:15PM, Fri Sat 6-11:15PM. Stonewall Inn is open Mo-We 14:00-04:00; Th-Su 12:00-04:00. The library terrace is accessible from the park side; check if the library entrance is open for public access.
Check before you go
- Union Square Café hours: Lunch Mon-Sat noon-2:15PM; dinner Sun-Thu 6-10:15PM, Fri Sat 6-11:15PM.
- Stonewall Inn hours: Mo-We 14:00-04:00; Th-Su 12:00-04:00.
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