Washington Square Arch

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IWalked Audio Tours

Traffic was allowed to drive through arch until 1971. Inside is 102-step spiral staircase now closed to public. 2 statues of George Washington added to north side in 1916. Full site history via<LINK> Read more

ArtNerdNewYork

In 1889, to mark the centennial of George Washington ’s presidency, the city of New York constructed a wood and plaster arch at the North End of Washington Square Park , at the foot of 5th Ave. It was Read more

BuzzFeed

Breeze by in the spring to catch a breath of fresh air generated by beautiful cherry blossoms , rejuvenating you and providing that extra oomph needed to finish your workout! Read more

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍

Built in 1892 to celebrate the centennial of George Washington 's inauguration as president.The arch is a photo op spot.With a pro cam you should be able to capture one with Empire state Building in it

G Wong

Yell up to the top of the Arch, prepare to be amazed by the acoustical reverb of this little spot. Music performances here are extremely cool to hear here.

ArtNerdNewYork

In 1889, to mark the centennial of George Washington ’s presidency, the city of New York constructed a wood and plaster arch at the North End of Washington Square Park , at the foot of 5th Avenue. Read more

Patrick

Great people watching and performers with cool views of Empire State Building and One World Trade

Martin S.

It's actually a replica of the arc de triomphe in Paris, and other places around the world. As expected. It's an arch at Washington Square.

Alpha Epsilon Pi

On November 7, 1913, the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity was founded here. Almost a hundred years later, AEPi has 9,000 undergraduate members, 90,000 living alumni, and over 160 chapters in 5 countries .

Carl Griffin

Beautiful triumphal arch. You used to be able to climb to the top and drive underneath .

K M

Get the app SKRWT to fix the perspective of your photo of the arch.

jiresell

I love hanging out here and people watching . One of the best spots in the city !

Valerie Seckler

Architect Stanford White designed both the marble arch (1898) and its wooden predecessor (1889). The 1st marked 100 years since President George Washington 's inauguration in NYC. Read more

Alina HB

Incredible park , loved the Arch, get by sunset there are amazing musicians .

Alan Morton

Very lovely park and peaceful too

Shane Snipes, PhD

Great place to see all of NYC go by in spring summer fall.

Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

A poet, a painter and a da-daist, along with some local actors held a unique revolution here. Curious, check us out this Saturday! Read more

HashtagNYU

The unofficial mascot of NYU. Now the question is, which is the best mascot: the arch, the bobcat, or the torch ?

Joe Mangrum

Check out by the arch on warm Saturdays and see the sand paintings in action

Sara 🌈⚔🍾

Classic NYC. So nice to just chill and people watch .

Ting

Beautiful especially at night.

Sinan Arkonac

Good meeting spot

Valerie Seckler

Taste of the Village is up at 6:30 p.m., Wed., 9/14, just behind the arch. Tickets available on site for food and wine are $50.

Pauline P

Tip: Don't walk through the park to the right of the arch, at night. It smells like piss.

Joseph Le

Make sure to catch the piano guy underneath the arch!

Ronald Beline Mendes

It used to be a lot darker before it was cleaned and renovated a couple of years ago...

Karl With A "K"

The symbol of NYU, aside from the purple torch .

Kimmie Ohh

Always iconic!

Justyn Brodsky

This is the place for music and arts !

barbee

Great to look at and listen to musicians

Frank Han

Sally said "Well ... Have a good life." to Harry in front of the arch.

Mark Moskovitz

Beautiful and satisfying.

JENGA

Great spot to sit down, people watch and play JENGA !

Rami

An iconic Arc.

Kimberly S

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God. -Washington

L B

Love it here!

Zoe Dexter

Must favorite place in the city !

Pablo Santa Cruz

Pretty cool. Huh?

Ernest Hon

look for the piano guy on sunny weekends

Jordanne Pascual

Piano guy is a must see!

D.A.M

Need a tip for a great picnic .Ask Mario B. He's the Mayor, you know.

Joe Mangrum

Check out sand paintings on saturdays

Peter Lewy

Great music sometimes.

Andri Gunawan

Good

Vicente Martinez

Uno de los puntos icónicos de Nueva York. El arco da mucho juego a la hora de hacer fotos.

Sofia Martinez

Muy lindo , se aprecia mejor de día

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