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Union Square and Greenmarket

14th to 17th streets, New York, New York 10011

Featured Review : Union Square was created in 1831, originally intended as a throughway between Broadway and the Bowery, but Fourth still separates the two. In the 1840s to the early 1850s, the area was surrounded by the homes of the weal...See Full Review

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Union Square and Greenmarket Reviews

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Union Square Market

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Samlawali from Lincolnton, North Carolina
  • January 13, 2006
Union Square Market
Quote: Union Square was created in 1831, originally intended as a throughway between Broadway and the Bowery, but Fourth still separates the two. In the 1840s to the early 1850s, the area was surrounded by the homes of the wealthy, but by 1855, it had... Read the full Union Square and Greenmarket review

From journal A Striking Day in New York City

Union Square in New York

Union Square in New York
Quote: Union Square is located near Lower Manhattan and is a huge open space that is a bit confusing to figure out the first time around. The name, I am told, stems from the fact that this area is a union of number of streets that crisscross this area.... Read the full Union Square and Greenmarket review

From journal New York

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Shopping Union Square

  • 0 out of 5 stars by quirine from Brooklyn, New York
  • August 25, 2005
Shopping Union Square
Quote: Starting at the bottom of Union Square, you'll find the famous Virgin Megastore. Inside you'll find a large selection of music and quite a few listening stations so you can check out the music before you buy it. In the back, you'll find a little... Read the full Union Square and Greenmarket review

From journal Manhattan: What You Can't Find in a Guidebook!

Union Square Farmers Market

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Sugz from New York, New York
  • December 17, 2003
Quote: The ultimate farmers' market, open all year round, this is where farmers bring their freshly made goods down to Manhattan and sell them to us. You can find anything from freshly twisted Dutch pretzels to freshly jarred jams to fresh meat, milk,... Read the full Union Square and Greenmarket review

From journal So Much To Do So Little Time: NYC

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Union Square Greenmarket

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Lilly from New York, New York
  • July 9, 2000
Union Square Greenmarket
Quote: This market is open year round from 7 am to 6 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Farmers from the New York State area sell their fresh fruits, vegetables and farm produce at make shift stands, which they take with them when the market... Read the full Union Square and Greenmarket review

From journal New York City Scavenger Hunt: On a budget