UNION SQUARE. This grassy enclosure is surrounded by some of Manhattan's best restaurants and boutique shops. The park, designed in the first half of the 19th century, is home to the popular Greenmarket, where you can buy flowers, plants and produce of all types. From November 24 to December 24, there's a bustling holiday market that carries everything from designer handbags to hand-crafted ornaments. Historically, the square has been the setting for political rallies and street-corner orators, much like Speaker's Corner in London; in recent times, it hosted candlelight vigils honoring the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W to Union Sq-14th St

<i><b>Park</b></i>&nbsp;&nbsp;Daily Open 24 Hours <i><b>Greenmarket</b></i>&nbsp;&nbsp;Mon, Wed, Sat 8am-6pm; Fri 6am-6pm <i><b>Holiday Market (Nov 23-Dec 24)</b></i>&nbsp;&nbsp;Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-7pm

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