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Times Square had lost its reputation as a place to find drugs and loose women (and men) long ago. For a decade now, it is no longer a dangerous-to-your-life neighbourhood in a badder-than-bad city. Under the combined force of BID (Times Square Business Improvement District) and Rudolph Giuliani’s tough love regime, Times Square has become one of the brightest and safest areas in NYC.
This is the home of Good Morning America, Toys "R" Us, Virgin Records, NASDAQ, Condé Nast, Ernst and Young, Lehman Brothers, Morgan Stanley, MTV, The New York Times, Reuters, Viacom, etc. This is now a family playground instead of a sin corner of the world. Come to Times Square and spend money. Come to Times Square and gawk at the light, the height, and the signs.
Come to Times Square and join the Armed Forces. Everyone is at Times Square, everything is clean, every light is on, and y'all will feel at home and safe. Leave a Comment Address: Broadway at 42nd St.Directions: Take the S from Grand Central to 42nd St/Times Square.
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We had saved this place for last as we both thought that at night time it would look a lot more impressive with all the lights, and boy were we right! It was incredible! Again, like the Statue of Liberty and Ground Zero, we both thought it would be a lot larger, but maybe we've just got it stuck in our heads that EVERYTHING in the States is HUGE!!!! Apart from the size though, it was the noise...it was like Leicester Square times one million....!Lights so bright you thought you were walking there during the daytime, noise from different radio stations and news corporations blaring out of the speakers, people EVERYWHERE and of course the NYPD! We found that there was a large force of them dotted all around the city, and I dont know if this is helping crime come down, or if they are there because crime is up?!
The amount of photos we took was incredible, and I dont know if they came out well or not as I havent checked them yet, but the place was staggeringly amazing! I dont know if the locals go there at all, but there were so many people and it was so exciting. It also started to snow a little bit which was perfect for me as I always think about being in New York in the winter when its snowing!Unfortunately it was bitterly cold and I had to go on a hand drier search pretty quick!
There are all kinds of shops round there all mainly geared towards the tourist mind you, but aside from those, there was a Virgin Megastore and several comedy clubs and of course the broadway theatres. There's a 'tkts' booth which Im sure you've all heard about where you can buy your tickets to go see shows at a reduced price. I didnt go to see a show but I did pass by the 'tkts' booth and saw that most shows had a 35%-50% reduction on them, so it is well worth going there to have a look. Leave a Comment Directions: 42nd Street, Broadway & 7th avenue
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Times Square, the heart of the Theatre District and named after the headquarters of the New York Times newspaper, has seen mostly middle- and low-brow entertainment for the last century.
It's one of those places you "must" see because it's, well, sort of unique and visually exciting, but not so much because of what you can actually see, do or experience there - other than gazing at the light show and snapping some colorful pictures.
It's terribly crowded - tourists flock in herds and it actually feels very "un-New York" once you've seen (and familiarized with) other parts of the city. Other than the theaters in the area, Times Square feels kind of junky with all of its fast food places, cafés, shops that sell tourist kitsch and branches of stores like Disney Store and Virgin Megastore. Most of it is bloody expensive, too.
Neon billboards have been here since the 20's. After a long period of decline starting during the Depression, during which Times Square was a scene of sex shops, drug dealers and prostitution, "rejuvenation" (read : "Disney-fication") of the district began in the 1990's, with many themed stores and -restaurants, and, on the plus side, improved safety. You'll see plenty of police on patrol here so it's much safer than before - crime stats continue to drop considerably. Still, be aware of your surroundings when you take a stroll here, and mind your personal belongings.
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-feel free to check my "tourist trap" entry for Times Square, "prepare to be disNYfied - resistance is futile" which has links to live webcams on Times Square, as well. Leave a Comment
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This is a statue of George M Cohen, I didnt really know anything about him when I was snapping away with my camera which I am ashamed to say. However he was born in Providencem Rhode Island in 1878 to vaudeville parents. He wrote over 40 musicals and plays. Even I know some of his songs namely 'Give my regards to Broadway' and 'Yankee Doodle Dandy'. He died in 1942 of cancer. The statue was placed here in 1958 in his memory. Leave a Comment Address: Duffy SquareDirections: Just up from Times Square at 7th Avenue and 46th street
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Times Square does have "tourist trap" written all over it, but it is a must-see at least once, to take in all it's neon glory at night. Times Square has been the heart of the theatre district since 1899, but started a decline in the 1930's as many sex shows started taking over the old theatres. Rejuvination started in the 1990's, and when we visited late one night, was extremely safe, if not for the crowds, for the many police officers on duty. Leave a Comment Directions: W 42 St. to W 48 St., along Broadway and 7 Ave.
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After our visit during the day, we popped back to Times Square at night to see how it looked all lit up.
It was so bright it kind of looked like day again!!
It was a hive of activity and flashing neon signs.
After a look around and some photos we got away from there in search of somewhere a little classier.... Leave a Comment
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Times Square.
Every tourist to New York has to go there to check out the neon signs, the crowds, the lights. I was no exception.
Our first visit to Times Square was early morning, and most of the crowds seemed to be people on their way to work.
We were happy to see the neon signs, stock market figures, and filming of Good Morning America in a street front studio.
We were glad to have stopped by for some photos, but decided to come back at night to really see things lit up. Leave a Comment
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Situated on Times Square is the Times Square Information Centre which is in a restored theatre which was originally called the Embassy Movie Theatre. From here you can get information, free maps, postcards, buy theatre tickets, you can even go on a free walking tour with a guide pointing out things that you may otherwise not know about. These tours are every Friday at 12pm.
The information centre is open everyday from 8am -8pm. Leave a Comment Directions: 42nd Street, Broadway & 7th avenue
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Many trains (Q, W, R, N, 1, 2, 3, 7) go to 42nd St Times Square which is where the action happens. Times Square is one of the biggest tourist traps of all Manhattan but it’s a must see. As a local, I still enjoy going to Times Square because the lights and the atmosphere is thrilling. Around Times Square you can visit a Broadway show, go to one of the thousand restaurants, ESPN zone, street performers, museums.. so many things that you can spend an entire day just in Times Square.
Walking around on the streets in Times Square can be hard because of the million other people that are going to the same spot. Be careful and watch your belongings since there are people that are looking for the ones that have open pockets, loose bags, and so on.
If you have, give a street performer your loose change because most of them are amazing at what they do.
Be smart and enjoy your self :) Address: 42nd Street, Brodway & 7th avenueDirections: Train: Q, W, R, N, 1, 2, 3, 7 (don’t get confused with 42nd street Grand Central stop -both are called 42nd Street).
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Another "known from the TV"-image: Times Square.
During daytime, it's not that spectacular, so go once the darkness set in. I was there several times and during the weekend it is indeed way too crowded, but on a Monday evening, it was ok.
You just can't help but staring at the lights, video clips, publicity, ... passing by. Leave a Comment Directions: 42nd Street, Brodway & 7th avenue
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