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12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Enjoy the sights and attractions of Union Square, located at the intersection of Broadway and 4th Avenue. The four Zeckendorf Towers mark the eastern side of the square. Union Square South is a mix-use area featuring a kinetic wall sculpture and a digital clock, Metronome. The west side of the park is marked by miscellaneous buildings, one of them being the Decker Building. Union Square is home to famous sculpture art like the equestrian statue of George Washington, the James Fountain, and statues of the Marquis de Lafayette, Abraham Lincoln, and Mahatma Gandhi.
The Majestic Theatre is located on West 44th Street in Manhattan. Since opening in 1927, the theater has become one of Broadway's largest and longest-running theater entertainment venues, boasting 1,607 seats and hosting over 9,000 performances. Famous shows that premiered at the Majestic include Carousel, South Pacific, The Wiz and The Phantom of the Opera. Other productions have included Funny Girl, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Fiddler on the Roof and Grease.
Visit the Ellis Island Museum to see if any of your ancestors can be found on the "Wall of Honor," a partial list of the immigrants who entered the country through the island. Other exhibits include: Hearing Room, Peak Immigration Years, the Peopling of America, Restoring a Landmark, Silent Voices, Treasures from Home and Ellis Island Chronicles.