Suggestions for Plaza near Hudson Square, New York

Sara T. • August 21, 2012Bring your lunch here on a nice day! Ideal way to spend the lunch hour...soaking up the sun and pretty surroundings.

Chris H. • December 20, 2012One day this plaza will get some love from the city. Right now it's a decent enough spot to eat lunch in nice weather.

Afi Y. • July 18, 2015Nice spot to chill and chat in the middle of the village

jiresell • October 10, 2015Nice place to sit in the shade and people watch.

Barbara R. • May 9, 2010A lot of beautiful greenery for a tiny spot. A seat away from the crowds.

Kyle J. • June 15, 2014Grab 16 Handles from around the corner and enjoy your froyo here! Never too crowded, yet really quaint and relaxing!

Michael F. • April 27, 2019Great courtyard for citi

DoubleDeuce • October 3, 2021Always a popular spot for community organizing and marches that come across the Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn.

Geoffroy B. • April 28, 2014Grab a sabich (eggplant) sandwich from Taim, and come enjoy it here on a sunny day.

Steve M. • May 30, 2013Go for Carl's Steaks if they happen to be there. I'm from Philly and I can vouch these guys are legit!

Mike F. • May 16, 2013Just in time for summer, eat your lunch outdoors at this newly opened plaza right by the entrance to the Holland Tunnel.

Justin K. • February 27, 2011Enjoy the afternoon sun on the eastern benches. Prime viewing of the awesome birdhouses. Note the owl that keeps the pigeons away.

Eugene K. • April 16, 2015Those tables are a nice addition to the plaza. Now that's a great place for a quick lunch!

jiresell • November 28, 2015These small green spaces scattered throughout NYC are nice!

Kat H. • May 8, 2012Wobbly stones but a good place to chill before class. Also a good place to eat the food you got at all the different trucks.

David C. • June 24, 2013Finally, decent wifi in an outdoor NYC space - SSID "LREI" from the adjacent school.

Ruby A. • October 24, 2015Get a matcha latte across the street and chill here.

NYC Smoke-Free • May 18, 2011As of 5/23/2011, Washington Square Park, along with all other NYC parks, beaches, and pedestrian plazas, is smoke-free! Visit www.nycsmokefree.org to learn more.

ms • March 11, 2015Best place to run in the city

Benjamin J. • August 22, 2011Be sure to marvel at the Picasso sculpture in the central lawn

Andrew F. • June 5, 2010visit the Chicken and Rice Cart on corner of broadway and duane.

Crain's New York Business • August 17, 2010Pizzeria takes a slice of TriBeCaFast-growing Luzzo’s to open at 275 Church St., across from the Tribeca Grand at price 4% under asking rent; location will be eatery’s third.

NYU • April 30, 2013Hear a performance of the NYU Steinhardt Jazz Orchestra as well as a variety of special guest performances - as part of NYU Grad Alley on May 21st from 5 to 8 p.m.

The New York Daily News • October 26, 2010PHOTO: In the late 60s and early 70s the downstairs disco, Salvation, was a favorite hangout for the Village's cultural elite. Check out this 1968 pic of Gerald Malanga, Andy Warhol, and Lou Reed!

NYU • April 30, 2013Stop by the NYU Photo Booth and share some memories with your friends and family as part of Grad Alley on May 21st!