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Times Square, NYC

Times Square, New York, New York

Description

Times Square is an entertainment hub, in the heart of Midtown Manhattan and the Broadway Theater District; it forms the intersection of Broadway, Seventh Avenue and 42nd St. It is known for its giant advertising screens, neon lights, huge pedestrian traffic and its New Year Eve celebrations.

Access & Transport

The square has its own subway station (S, 7, N, Q, R, W) and is supplemented by '42 St-Bryant Park' (B, D, F, M) and '42 St - Port Authority Bus Terminal' (A, C, E), both one block away.

Instructions & Recommendations

If you must go through the square only once, make it at night to get those bright neon lights and screen pictures.

Meta review

An iconic square that draws opposite opinions form online reviewers. There are those who enjoy the liveliness and energy of the place with the many shopping opportunities around and those who did not fancy the heavy crowds from mid-afternoon until late at night or the relatively unsafe environment.

Environmental & Social

Urban and commercial environment with intense electricity consumption + heavy focus on commercial activities driven by big brands, chains and advertising.

Conclusion

This one is a mystery to us. Unless you love crowds, worth 2mins to wonder at ... why?

Key positive

Street photography opportunities

Easy to get to

Key negative

Oppressing

Uninteresting

Suitability

No restrictions but visitors with reduced mobility might be bothered by pedestrian traffic and parents should hold their children's hands firmly

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningNo

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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