Washington Square Park & Greenwich VillageStop on Best of New York City in 24 Hours, a free self-guided tour.The beating heart of Greenwich Village, Washington Square Park is one of the most beloved and lively public spaces in New York City. The iconic 1892 marble arch frames the famous fountain and the soaring towers of the Manhattan skyline beyond. The park draws chess players, street musicians, NYU students, dog walkers, and visitors from around the world in a wonderfully democratic mix. The surrounding Greenwich Village neighborhood is rich with history as a center of bohemian culture, the Beat Generation, the folk music revival, and LGBTQ+ civil rights history. Stroll the tree-lined streets, browse independent bookshops, and stop for coffee at one of dozens of charming cafes.Stops on this tourTimes SquareRockefeller Center & Top of the RockSt. Patrick's CathedralMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA)Central ParkThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryEmpire State BuildingGrand Central TerminalThe High LineChelsea MarketWashington Square Park & Greenwich VillageFlatiron BuildingLittle Italy & ChinatownOne World Trade Center & 9/11 MemorialWall Street & Charging BullBattery Park & Statue of Liberty ViewsBrooklyn BridgeDUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge Park