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Union Square is a historic intersection and surrounding neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, United States, located where Broadway and the former Bowery Road – now Fourth Avenue – came together in the early 19th century. Its name denotes that "here was the union of the two principal thoroughfares of the island".
Discover the heart of San Francisco at Union Square, your premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Explore our vibrant neighborhood filled with iconic landmarks, world-class retailers, and top-notch restaurants.
About. Union Square has a year-round greenmarket, where you can sample goods from local farmers. It also has several playgrounds, a lively holiday market, and benches where you can watch a slice of New York go by. Duration: More than 3 hours.
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Sep 25, 2018 · San Francisco’s Union Square has a rep from locals as a tourist trap. But that’s changing. Here are the best things to do in a bona fide place to be when you’re traveling to the City by the Bay.
Originally home to rallies supporting the Union Army in the Civil War, this grand square has become the city's premier shopping and entertainment district containing the largest number of upscale department stores, chic boutiques, art galleries and theaters in the city.
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Union Square’s park, redesigned in the 1870s by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the creators of Central Park, is a green haven in the midst of Manhattan’s urban landscape. Throughout its history, Union Square has been a focal point for social and political activism.
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Feb 27, 2019 · Designed by the planners of Central and Prospect Parks Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, Union Square became a cosmopolitan hub by the 1870s. RECOMMENDED: Full coverage of things to do...
