| On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Union Square (14th &
Broadway) has one of the best farmers' markets in the nation. The food is seasonal, but you'll have a
chance to try local wine, baked goods, jams and Amish pretzels. Look for the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. There
are several great eateries surrounding Union Square that are great for lunch or
dinner.
Go north from Union Square, and you're in the Flatiron District. Named for a
triangular building (shaped like a flat iron stood on end), the area is host to
small parks (Gramercy, Madison Square) and, on 20th Street, the
birthplace of Teddy Roosevelt. When the
Metropolitan Life Tower was built, in 1909, it was the tallest building in the
world. Even by New York standards, the
Flatiron District is thick with restaurants, so bring your appetite. Gramercy Park and Chelsea sit to the East and West, respectively. Both Chelsea and
Gramercy Park are worth exploring for their great restaurants, art and
neighborhood charm.
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