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I enjoyed Union Square very much as it has a different atmosphere which you notice easily...
There were demonstrations against the government and squirrels runnning under your feet..
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I hate them as they refuse to sign Kyoto treaty and I hate them to play wise guy despite they know so little about the rest of the world.. Leave a Comment Directions: Very close to Grand Central Station at 41st..
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There are several subway lines that cross in the beautiful Union Square. Get off the subway and walk downtown towards NYU and Greenwich Village; or head uptown to the Empire State building, Madison square, and the Flat Iron Building. There are far too many options. For those that love markets, there is a good vegetable market with killer aromas in Union Square. Leave a Comment
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In the early 1800s, upscale townhouses and local theatres thrived in the area surrounding Union Square. In the 1850s and 1860s, factories and offices replaced the residences, and unionists and abolitionists held massive rallies here. In the 1920s, labor activists gathered, protested and rioted. As recent as the late 1980s and early 1990s, urban decay tainted the square and its surrounding areas. But today, a lovely park is the centerpiece of a chic neighborhood brimming with restaurants, upscale shops and retail giants. Union Square is noted for its impressive equestrian statue of George Washington, created by Henry Kirke Brown and unveiled in 1856.
The Union Square Greenmarket takes place here. Leave a Comment Address: 14th to 17th streets
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Union Square is young and bustling. There is lots to see and do here. New York has about 40 greenmarkets and one of the most poular is here on Union Sauqre. You can find things like home made cheese, organic vegetables, pumpkins around halloween time to curry leaves and anything seasonal.
When the vt-gang was walking here we saw these little kids with their gran. They wanted to have a picture taken of themselves, but gran didn't have a camera with her. I offered to take a picture instead. Kids happy and gran happy. Even though the kids would never get a print of it, they were very happy that someone took their picture. Leave a Comment Address: Union SquareDirections: Take the subway to 14th Street-Union Square
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One of my favorite areas has to be Union Square...the area has wonderful architecture with a youthful and vibrant feel. Visit the Barnes and Noble bookstore next to Union Square park, one of the prettiest designed bookstores.
A walk up to Gramercy Park is rich in history. The classical architecture brings you back to old New York...see the Flatiron Building and the society buildings near Gramercy Park.
Although Madison Square Park can get a bit wild with its resident homeless, the park is lovely, especially during the spring and summer. Notice the statue of William Seward, Secretary of State responsible for buying Alaska; the body was actually that of Abraham Lincoln. Leave a Comment
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I live two avenues(about 4 city blocks) from Union Square and have to say, it is always lively.
The park is surrounded by many stores, NYU dorms, Park avenue, broadway, ect. Many people walk in the smal park, or lay in the grass. The park has been the meeting place for many, many protests in the city. It i s definietly a rest stop for those who have been shopping all day, those who have finished dinner and want to enjoy the scenery, or anyone who just wants to people-watch. Here is a list of evverything around the park(very close walking distance(2-10 min):
1. Virgin Records Megastore(cafe, listening stations, music and film galore)
(also seems to be a secret place to meet singles sinc many people tend to hang around for almost and hour)
2. Union Square Movie Stadium (very comfortable seating and very popular theater)
3. Whole Foods: gourmet shopping center where you can ordr food and eat it in the upstairs cafe also.
4: Forever 21: two level clothing store for women. Sexy tops or flirty dresses to go out on the town in
5. DSW: two floors of name brand shoes for cheaper prices for men and women
6. Circuit City: electronics store
7. Starbucks
8. Barnes & Noble Bookstore: large, 4 floors, cafe on third floor
9. Coffee Shop: diner with aspiring model and actors/actresses as wait staff, truns into a trendy bar at night with a line to get in
10. Blue Water Grill: expensive seafood restaurant, don't wast your money here because there are way better restaurants in the city.
11. Republic: heard the food is good here. But it's more of a singles bar and quick date place
12. W Hotel bar: for the hip and upwardly mobile
13. 5th Ave: shopping area within walking distance: you might not be able to stop yourself
14. Broadway: walk South on Broadway and you will be busy for the rest of the day. There are so many lil shops, boutiques, cafes, etc. you won't realize how much time will go by. Address: N, R, 4, 5 or 6 train to 14th Street Union SquareDirections: You'll feel like a real local (as opposed to going to Times Square with too many people on the sidewalks). Start at 14th street and walk all the way down to Canal Street (20-30 blocks). you won't regret it. Just wear comfortable shoes.
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Union Square has a couple of things going on there during the month of December. First of all there are some outdoor stalls that are selling unique items that you wouldn't find in normal stores aka stuff from just about all over world. I found a little ceramic tagine that I initially saw in Morocco. Second is the Greenmarket where the local farms in the area come into the city to sell their produce among other things on alternate days. Leave a Comment Address: 14 to 17 Street between Broadway & 4th AvenueDirections: Downtown Manhattan, Mid Village
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On this building you can see the population number of the world. Leave a Comment
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Gramercy Park has been my favorite area in NYC. It contains lovely colourful mansions with french influence. You don't really feel like being in a huge city! You will also find the only private park in Gramercy Park, where only the residents of the mansions are allowed to go in there. Leave a Comment
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Gramercy Park has been my favorite area in NYC. It contains lovely colourful mansions with french influence. You don't really feel like being in a huge city! You will also find the only private park in Gramercy Park, where only the residents of the mansions are allowed to go in there. Leave a Comment
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