Herald Square
Herald Square
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Neighborhood: Tenderloin
How to get there
- 34th St – Herald Square • 1 min walk
- 34th St – Penn Station • 3 min walk
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4.0
277 reviews
Excellent
89
Very good
121
Average
60
Poor
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Terrible
4
Daniel D
Dearborn, MI23 contributions
Nov 2022
I had a waffle and coffee and enjoyed the early morning views and statue. Felt a bit like Europe! Good place to start the day and the park was clean, secure, and well maintained.
Written November 8, 2022
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Israel13,944 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
PROS
• Famous because of the song
• So centrally located in midtown Manhattan
* Adjacent to Empire State Building and Macy’s and on Broadway
• Seats and tables in pedestrian areas
CONS
• Not much else of tourist interest here
“I VISITED THIS PLACE”…
… on my path of walking excursion of 26,308 steps of midtown Manhattan. Others had informed me that there was not much notable there, and they were correct.
TIPS
See it if you are there and pass by it. Certainly do not make a special trip to be there.
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• Famous because of the song
• So centrally located in midtown Manhattan
* Adjacent to Empire State Building and Macy’s and on Broadway
• Seats and tables in pedestrian areas
CONS
• Not much else of tourist interest here
“I VISITED THIS PLACE”…
… on my path of walking excursion of 26,308 steps of midtown Manhattan. Others had informed me that there was not much notable there, and they were correct.
TIPS
See it if you are there and pass by it. Certainly do not make a special trip to be there.
PLEASE SEE MY SEVERAL PHOTOS and if you like them, please press “helpful.”
Written June 21, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
The Sushi Guy 🍣
Long Island, NY14,382 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Herald Square has a small park and part of the street closed to traffic. In the portion of Broadway were tables and chairs and pedestrian walkways. A nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee after shopping at Macy's.
Written April 25, 2022
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland17,729 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Herald Square is opposite to Greeley Square Park. Both are small parks that sit in the middle of Manhattan. Flowers and seating . Both nice.
Written April 23, 2022
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psudino
Weehawken, NJ3,863 contributions
Jan 2022
If you look at Google Maps it correct describes Herald Square as a "compact plaza" which is highly accurate. There is a small pedestrian area, then a very small green space with a statue and then 6th Ave. That's really it.
Macy's has announced a makeover of the area to make it much more pedestrian friendly and hopefully turn it into a real point of interest. In my opinion, the makeover is a great idea. Right now it is an average 3 star green space in midtown.
Macy's has announced a makeover of the area to make it much more pedestrian friendly and hopefully turn it into a real point of interest. In my opinion, the makeover is a great idea. Right now it is an average 3 star green space in midtown.
Written March 18, 2022
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Ben B
Calgary, Canada14,361 contributions
Oct 2021
You know you're in a special place in NYC when you see people from all walks of live take a pause from their everyday life, whether it's running a company or busking on the street. Like many NYC squares, it is small, but it's clean, well run, the furniture etc is in good shape. We were there in the evening, felt safe, and just enjoyed seeing people relax. The Square was named after the now defunct New York Herald newspaper, founded by James Gordon Bennett whose statue presided over the park. If you're near Macy's and need a breather, check out this tiny park! Honeymooner? Be extra sure to visit here, you'll carry the memory for the rest of your life!
Written November 25, 2021
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Scott
San Francisco, CA5,112 contributions
May 2021 • Solo
Grab a coffee up the street at Starbucks and bring it to herald square. This is a fantastic little urban park with tables and chairs, shade, an enormous monument to Jordan Bennett, beautiful landscaping, and friendly people.
Written May 17, 2021
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,278 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Small square where the Broadway crosses the 34th, and right in front of Macy's large store. The location is so central that it can't be missed, unless overawed by the glam of Macy.
Written June 13, 2020
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SPN21
Ringgold, GA651 contributions
Jan 2020
I can honestly say I have been to Herald Square, the iconic shopping area and highlight of the busiest city in the world. Those who travel here are joining the masses who continue to visit midtown NYC daily. It should not be missed. We will be back again!
Written January 21, 2020
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BeachStone2C
Helsinki, Finland2,775 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
There wasn’t much happening in this Square in January. It is centrally located having entrance to the iconic Macy’s. It is great that NY has squares but this one by itself is not worth targeting.
Written January 12, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions about Herald Square
- We recommend booking Herald Square tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 9 Herald Square tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Herald Square:
- Big Bus New York Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Tour (From $53.99)
- New York City Sightseeing Tour by Coach (From $69.00)
- New York Christmas Holiday Small-Group Walking Tour (From $27.74)
- Private New York City Christmas Walking Tour (From $85.00)
- Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour: Discover Dyker Heights in New York (From $155.85)
- Hotels near Herald Square:
- (0.09 mi) Kixby hotel
- (0.06 mi) Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street
- (0.10 mi) Hyatt Place New York / Midtown - South
- (0.10 mi) Best Western Premier Herald Square
- (0.06 mi) Hampton Inn Manhattan-35th St/Empire State Bldg
- Restaurants near Herald Square:
- (0.01 mi) Wafels & Dinges
- (0.02 mi) Wafles & Dinges
- (0.03 mi) Cinnabon
- (0.03 mi) Burger King
- (0.07 mi) Izakaya MEW
- Attractions near Herald Square:
- (0.00 mi) James Gordon Bennett Memorial
- (0.02 mi) Macy's Herald Square
- (0.03 mi) Victoria's Secret
- (0.03 mi) Famous Drive
- (0.04 mi) Monarch Rooftop