Washington Square Park is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
Allow 20–45 min.
The beating heart of Greenwich Village: the Washington Arch frames the fountain where students, street musicians, chess hustlers, and dog-walkers all collide. It's free, endlessly people-watchable, and best as a 30-minute sit rather than a 'tour'. Energetic and a little chaotic — that's the charm.