The great thing about living where I do is that I am so close to both Madison Square Park and Union Square Park. Aside from just sitting in each park and enjoying nature, there are plenty of things to see and buy. Below are some vendors I saw at both parks. There is a large variety of items sold, from puppets and masks, to beautiful rings and necklaces. Even if you don’t plan on buying much, there are beautiful things to see.

In addition to the wonderful fairs at each park there is a special light exhibit going on at Madison Square Park until Mid February that I highly recommend. Below is a clip of the light piece. Can you spot the people walking by?

While in Madison Square Park check out the Shake Shack! It is known to have the best burgers and shakes. You can get a bite to eat and enjoy a relaxing meal in the park!
Be warned you might have a nice sized line to wait on, but its worth it!