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Times Square


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #50 of 1,387 attractions in New York City
Traveler Description: From some locations in NYC it is easier to get to Grand Central Station than to Times Square. The "S" - 42 Street Shuttle subway train runs from Grand more »
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Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza, Theater district, Other, Neighborhood
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Shopping
Address: Broadway New York City, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 768-1560
Fax: (212) 768-0233

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5 of 5 stars
beckoz   6 contributions
gold coast, australia
Nov 26, 2009

Walking up the stairs from the subway we were so excited and weren't disappointed. Was everything we expected - crowded, hustle & bustle - and we loved it especially our 5 year old. We ate our dinner at the table and chairs right in the middle of the action and soaked it all in. more

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1 of 5 stars
Jessielou   13 contributions
Southport, Australia
Nov 4, 2009

M & M shop was interesting, remainder was basically tourist shops and restaurants with lots of neon. If you like bright lights and busy streets go to Hong Kong instead as the food is much better. more

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3 of 5 stars
red_head8888   33 contributions
Michigan
Oct 11, 2009

We saw Times Square by both day and night and night was much more beautiful but during the day, you could do and actually see much more. It's a place to go to say you've been but everything is overpriced, crowded, and unoriginal. A bonus though... you get to see the New Years Eve ball all year long! more

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1 of 5 stars
xyzxyzxyz   2 contributions
Colorado Traveler
Oct 9, 2009
0/2 found this review helpful

I guess the Mall of America on the day before Xmas feel of this place might be better than a seedy strip of porn shops, but it certainly isn't as interesting. Not much to see here that you can't see on any city - Red Lobster, Dave and Busters, Sketcher Shoes and more homogenus, predicatable, boring chains. Don't waste your... more

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4 of 5 stars
Makarska75   20 contributions
London
Sep 9, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

A must see in Manhattan but if you have visited other cities, like London, it will not blow you away. Visit after dark when the lights go on. more

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5 of 5 stars
Dingoman   9 contributions
Brisbane, Australia
Aug 27, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We were amazed that you could come down to Times Square at 1 or 2 in the morning and it would still be packed and a fair selection of shops would still be open. Anything you want to do is here, shops, restruants, cafes, bars etc. You must spend at least a couple of hours here absorbing the atmosphere more

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5 of 5 stars
SydneyNY   16 contributions
New York
Jul 21, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

If you're travelling without a computer, you can get free internet access at the Times Square information centre. If it's closed, head down 8th avenue from 42nd st, cross the road and the burger king has internet $2 for 10 minutes. more

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4 of 5 stars
TOESDrama   8 contributions
Georgia
Jul 20, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We are 50....yet we LOVED Times Square! It is not just for the young, but the young at heart. Glitzy...very reminiscent of Las Vegas Strip. Exciting experience...and one you cannot miss to truly experience Manhattan. Go during the weekdays...as they are far less crowded. Tour buses and weekenders poured in on Friday, ruining the comfortable number in the area. (Unless... more

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5 of 5 stars
fran1982   48 contributions
Bristol, United Kingdom
Jul 11, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This was the highlight of my trip to NY. I loved the lights, the hustle, the excitement and general vibe of Times square! Don't miss it & make sure you visit and grab a meal or drink to soak up the atmosphere. more

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5 of 5 stars
DaveHas   56 contributions
London
Jun 21, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

It was my wife’s first trip to New York so I was very keen to introduce her to the dazzling spectacle that is Times Square at night. Newly energized by our after-dinner espressos, we arrived at the north-west corner where 47th meets Broadway, and perhaps it’s just that my memory had faded over years since I was last there, or... more

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Times Square Address

Broadway, New York City, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 768-1560 Fax: (212) 768-0233