# James Gordon Bennett Memorial > Square features a historical memorial with a bronze clock and figures including Athena and blacksmiths. Surrounding small garden with tables and chairs offers a cozy atmosphere especially when lit by nearby store windows. It serves as a resting spot amid a busy urban area, popular for breaks and people-watching. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/JamesGordonBennettMemorial - Address: 1 Herald Square, New York, New York, 10001, US - Hours: Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM - Phone: +12126399675 - Website: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/herald-square/monuments/1042 - Google rating: 4.7 (39 reviews) ## What people say - "The park's garden is a welcoming, clean spot with tables and chairs." - "I enjoyed having a cup of coffee here." ## Good to know - The small park in front of Macy's is a great spot to take a break. - Herald Square has significant historical background worth exploring. - The monument honors James Gordon Bennett, founder of the New York Herald. - A snack shop is available in the park for quick refreshments. - Chairs and tables are provided for visitors to relax. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.