Times Square
The neon canyon at Broadway and Seventh Avenue, the world's most visited and most locally avoided intersection.
Example
The efficient version is fifteen minutes after dark on the way to a show, then dinner several blocks west in Hell's Kitchen instead of on the square.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Times Square worth visiting at all?
Once, at night, for fifteen minutes. The lights are real spectacle. Just do not eat at the chains there, better food sits blocks away in Hell's Kitchen.
What is the TKTS booth and should I use it?
Same-day discounted Broadway tickets under the red steps. For flexible visitors it routinely beats advance prices for non-blockbuster shows.
How do I handle the costumed characters?
They work for tips, so a firm no thank you and continuing to walk is enough. Do not pose for a photo unless you intend to pay for it.
