Times Square (New York)

Nicknamed 'the crossroads of the world', the Times Square is a major commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan at the junction of the glittering theatre district of Broadway. It is one of New York's most vibrant areas and a magnet for tourists looking for that energetic and animated New York experience. It is every bit as iconic as the city's emblematic skyscrapers and throughout its history, the Times Square has been the focus of national and city-wide celebrations, not least because of its world famous New Year’s Eve parties. Visitors to New York City will be stunned by the abundance of activity in the square and will be literally dazzled by its neon billboards, which can easily rival Las Vegas for sheer intensity.

 

By day or night, the city hosts a wealth of things to see and do in the immediate vicinity of the Times Square, and merely soaking up the remarkable energy of the most dramatic New York square is an attraction in its own right. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and the weird and wonderful Ripley's Believe it or Not 'Odditorium' are two of the most popular family outings at the Times Square and history buffs will also come across some iconic architecture which has been immortalised on film and in popular culture. You will be entranced by the imposing Bank of America Tower, the Orion and the Conde Nast Building. There are also plenty of upmarket places to eat, shop, drink and dance until the early hours in Times Square.

 

Times Square visits during a weekend break in New York are guaranteed to include a stroll along the dazzling Broadway, awash with historic theatres showing world class drama and high-kicking musical extravaganzas. You can enjoy top quality escapism and wholesome family entertainment for much less than in London's West End. It is an incredibly animated area which is definitely worth exploring for intense real life drama too. Times Square is at its most spectacular during New Year’s Eve when over a million revellers head there to see the famous Times Square Ball makes an annual appearance at the witching hour.