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A landmark · on 9 of my lists

Times Square.

Worth it, says Antonina. There's no denying that Times Square is one of the most popular tourist attractions in New York City, and while locals might avoid it, it's still worth seeing.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI go myself · from my guide to Times Square
Times Square, in my photographs
Address
Times Square, Manhattan
Hours
Public plaza, open 24 hours, free; individual businesses keep their own hours
Subway
1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, S, W to Times Sq-42 St, 3 min
Website
timessquarenyc.org

Before you go, in my words

Quoted from my own guides
What I go for

Located above the TKTS ticket booth at 47th Street and Broadway, the famous red steps give you a front-row seat to everything happening in the heart of Times Square. I like to climb to the top, sit for a bit, and just take it all in.

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What I’d skip

While Times Square is one of the most visited attractions in the world, people quickly realize it’s a tad over-romanticized and – dare I say – overrated (shocker, I know).

From Things to Do in Times Square
When to go

I always recommend going after dark when the billboards at full blast, the energy is high, and street performers are out in full force.

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Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

Times Square, in my photographs

14 frames, by season

With me in them

My own frames

Every guide it’s in

13 of my guides
  1. Things to Do in Times SquareMy guide
  2. Happy Hours in Times SquareMy guide
  3. Guide to Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Times SquareMy guide
  4. Where to Eat Near Times Square Without Hating YourselfWhere to eat
  5. My favorite movie locations in New YorkIt’s chaotic, it’s crowded, and it’s one of the most famous movie locations in NYC.Only if
  6. The Most visited attractions in New YorkThere's no denying that Times Square is one of the most popular tourist attractions in New York City, and while locals might avoid it, it's still…Worth it
  7. Best things to do in New York with teensI know Times Square has a reputation, but at night, with a teen, it becomes an experience they won’t forget.Worth it
  8. Best things to do in New York at nightI brought my mom here on her first visit. She still talks about it.Worth it

Where it is, and what’s near

Worth it, within a ten-minute walk
Open it on my map
Hungry afterWhere to Eat Near Times Square Without Hating YourselfMy own list, both sides of the walk

The year at Times Square

My frames, my guides, the dates I track
  1. Summer
  2. Christmas
  3. Winter
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