The Village's living room under Stanford White's marble arch (1890-92): NYU students round the fountain, buskers, and the chess players in the southwest corner. Few visitors know the eastern two-thirds was the city's potter's field from 1797.
- Address
- Fifth Ave at Waverly Pl to W 4th St, New York, NY 10012
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 06:00-24:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 45 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Play chess in the southwest corner if you like, but never bet money, even if asked.
- Warm evenings are the peak for music and people-watching.
- Walk out under the arch up Fifth Avenue to see the Washington Mews and the row houses on the north side.