Hi everyone! Now that summer is almost over, my husband and I decided to spend a Sunday afternoon in downtown NYC. We went to Washington Square Park, a popular meeting spot in Greenwich Village. One of the most prominent monuments in the park is the Washington Square Arch you can see pictured here as well as a beautiful fountain--nice and cool on a hot summer day!
Here is a close-up photo of the south face of the Washington Square Arch. It's made of white marble and it was built in 1892 in honor of the centennial of George Washington's Inauguration--a truly majestic historical monument. The quote at the top of the Arch, attributed to Washington, reads: "Let Us Raise a Standard to Which the Wise and Honest Can Repair. The event is in the hand of God.”
We took a long walk in Greenwich Village, which is known for its unique brownstone townhouses on pretty streets lined with trees. These homes were built in the 19th century and are made of brick with a sandstone facade. If you thought NYC only has skyscrapers, this neighborhood is really quaint!
Another popular spot downtown is SoHo, which stands for "South of Houston Street." It's very vibrant with shops, restaurants and colorful low-rise buildings. It's fun just walking around this area.
We stopped for lunch and dessert at a wonderful restaurant in Little Italy, also located in SoHo. They served us lemonade and ice tea with Italian lemon sorbet which was so good and refreshing. A perfect way to end our tour of downtown NYC. I hope you enjoyed coming along for a stroll! xo
