Washington Mews, New York City

Name: Washington Mews
Address: New York City, United States

#920 among attractions in New York City

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Washington Mews is a private gated street in New York City between Fifth Avenue and University Place just north of Washington Square Park. Along with MacDougal Alley and Stuyvesant Street, it was originally part of a Lenape trail which connected the Hudson and East Rivers, and was first developed as a mews that serviced horses from homes in the area. Since the 1950s the former stables have served as housing, offices and other facilities for New York University. ()

Coordinates: 40°43'54"N, 73°59'45"W

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Downtown Manhattan (Greenwich Village)New York City United States

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Washington Mews – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Joe's Pub, Washington Square Park, Grace Church, Washington Court.

~1450 ftSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Joe's Pub, New York City
8 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City, Joe's Pub at The Public Theater serves as a beacon of culture and entertainment. This intimate performance space, known for its eclectic mix of live music, comedy, and theater performances, has become a staple of the...
~520 ftSW
Storied Greenwich Village gathering spot
Washington Square Park, New York City
3 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...
~1390 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, James Renwick, Jr.
Grace Church, New York City
7 min walk • Grace Church is a historic parish church in Manhattan, New York City which is part of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. The church is located at 800-804 Broadway, at the corner of East 10th Street, where Broadway bends to the south-southeast, bringing it in alignment with the avenues in Manhattan's grid.
~1340 ftW
Church
Washington Court, New York City
7 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.
~1270 ftSW
Museum
Center for Architecture, New York City
7 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.
~850 ftSW
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture, Stanford White
Judson Memorial Church, New York City
5 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.
~1180 ftW
Theater
Provincetown Playhouse, New York City
6 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.
~830 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Richard Upjohn
Church of the Ascension, New York City
4 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.
~1420 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
The Public Theater, New York City
7 min walk • The Public Theater is a New York City arts organization founded as the Shakespeare Workshop in 1954 by Joseph Papp, with the intention of showcasing the works of up-and-coming playwrights and performers.
~1380 ftW
Nightlife, Comedy club
Comedy Cellar, New York City
7 min walk • The Comedy Cellar is a comedy club in Manhattan where many top New York comedians perform. It is widely considered to be the best comedy club in the country.
~1160 ftNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Cinema Village, New York City
6 min walk • Cinema Village is a movie theater in Greenwich Village, New York. It is the oldest continuously operated cinema in Greenwich Village. It was opened in 1963, housed in a converted firehouse on 12th Street. Since the 1980s, It has been owned by Nick Nicolaou, a Cypriot immigrant who came to the United States at age 12.

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Which popular attractions are close to Washington Mews?

Nearby attractions include La Maison Française, New York City (1 min walk), Washington Square Park, New York City (3 min walk), Grey Art Gallery, New York City (3 min walk), Washington Square Arch, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to Washington Mews by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Mews:

Bus

East 8th Street & Mercer Street • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M55, M8 (5 min walk)
East 9th Street & Broadway • Lines: M8 (5 min walk)

Metro

8th Street–New York University • Lines: N, Q, R, W (5 min walk)
West 4th Street–Washington Square • Lines: <F>, A, B, C, D, E, F, M (7 min walk)

Ferry

Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (42 min walk)