Washington Square Arch, New York City

Name: Washington Square Arch
Address: New York City, United States

#964 among attractions in New York City

Memorial, Neoclassical architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Washington Square Arch, officially the Washington Arch, is a marble memorial arch in Washington Square Park, in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Designed by architect Stanford White in 1891, it commemorates the centennial of George Washington's 1789 inauguration as President of the United States, and forms the southern terminus of Fifth Avenue. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°43'52"N, 73°59'53"W

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Downtown Manhattan (Greenwich Village)New York City United States

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Day trips

Washington Square Arch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Bitter End, Le Poisson Rouge, Washington Square Park, Washington Court.

~1020 ftS
Nightlife, Dancing
The Bitter End, New York City
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's Greenwich Village, The Bitter End stands as an iconic testament to the city's vibrant music scene. This historic nightclub, located at 147 Bleecker Street, has been a cornerstone of American music culture since its opening in...
~1060 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Le Poisson Rouge, New York City
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Greenwich Village, Le Poisson Rouge is a beacon of New York City's vibrant live music scene. This dynamic venue, known affectionately as LPR, offers an eclectic mix of performances that make it an essential destination for music enthusiasts...
~170 ftSE
Storied Greenwich Village gathering spot
Washington Square Park, New York City
1 min walk • Washington Square Park is a vibrant and iconic public space nestled in the heart of Greenwich Village, New York City. This 9.75-acre park is a social hub, rich with history and bustling with life, making it a must-visit destination for tourists and a beloved gathering...
~890 ftNW
Church
Washington Court, New York City
5 min walk • Washington Square Methodist Episcopal Church was a United Methodist church which was located at 135 West Fourth Street in New York City's Greenwich Village for almost 150 years.
~840 ftS
Museum
Center for Architecture, New York City
5 min walk • The Center for Architecture is located in the neighborhood of Greenwich Village at 536 LaGuardia Place, between West 3rd Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan, New York City.
~1190 ftW
Park
Father Demo Square, New York City
6 min walk • Father Demo Square is a 0.25-acre triangular park and piazza bounded by Sixth Avenue, Bleecker Street, and Carmine Street in the South Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City.
~1000 ftW
Cinema, Nightlife
IFC Center, New York City
5 min walk • IFC Center is an art house movie theater in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City. Located at 323 Sixth Avenue at West 3rd Street, it was formerly the Waverly Theater, an art house movie theater.
~310 ftS
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture, Stanford White
Judson Memorial Church, New York City
2 min walk • The Judson Memorial Church is located on Washington Square South between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, near Gould Plaza, opposite Washington Square Park, in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of the New York City borough of Manhattan.
~850 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blue Note, New York City
5 min walk • Blue Note Jazz Club is a jazz club and restaurant located at 131 West 3rd Street in Greenwich Village, New York City. The club was opened on September 30, 1981, by owner and founder Danny Bensusan, with the Nat Adderley Quintet being the featured performers for the night.
~550 ftW
Theater
Provincetown Playhouse, New York City
3 min walk • The Provincetown Playhouse is a historic theatre at 133 MacDougal Street between West 3rd and West 4th Streets in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
~1210 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Richard Upjohn
Church of the Ascension, New York City
6 min walk • The Church of the Ascension is an Episcopal church in the Diocese of New York, located at 36–38 Fifth Avenue and West 10th Street in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Square Arch?

Nearby attractions include Washington Square Park, New York City (1 min walk), Judson Memorial Church, New York City (2 min walk), Hangman's Elm, New York City (2 min walk), Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Washington Square Arch by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Square Arch:

Metro

West 4th Street–Washington Square • Lines: <F>, A, B, C, D, E, F, M (4 min walk)
9th Street • Lines: Hob–33, Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB (7 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & Waverly Place • Lines: M55 (7 min walk)
East 8th Street & Mercer Street • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M55, M8 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (39 min walk)