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Times Square, New York City

3.9
#1 of 629 in Neighborhoods in United States
Scenic Walking Area · Neighborhood
Few places conjure up as many iconic images of New York as Times Square, the tourist center of the city, filled with bright video screens and LED signs flashing their messages 24 hours a day. Despite its name, this city landmark isn't a square at all, but the triangular intersections of several main roads in the middle of Manhattan. Stop at the prominent visitor center for restaurant and hotel recommendations, free maps, and ticket sales for many tourist attractions. Often called the crossroads of the world, the area features themed restaurants, theaters, and shops. PutTimes Square into our New York City trip planner and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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Tours to Times Square

FROM $89 BOOK WITH VIATOR New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
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Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $44 BOOK WITH VIATOR Big Bus New York Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Tour
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Duration: 60 to 120 minutes
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FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR New York City at Night Bus Tour
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FROM $109 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day New York "Must See" Small-Group Tour plus One World Observatory Ticket
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FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR Madame Tussauds NYC Famous Wax Musuem Admission Ticket
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $74 BOOK WITH VIATOR New York "Must See" Small-Group Half-Day Tour
4.9
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Broadway Theaters and Times Square with a Broadway Actor
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $70 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of New York City
4.4
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $170 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guided Private Underground New York Subway Tour
4.8
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $82 BOOK WITH VIATOR New York: Times Square and Midtown Sites & Bites
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $86 BOOK WITH VIATOR New York Secret Food Tour of Historic Greenwich Village w/ Private Tour Option
5.0
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $37 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Broadway Theater District and Times Square Walking Tour
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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  • By seetheWow
    This used to be a much more active place, with a lot of positive pace. But since my previous visits, i see some deterioration. Saw some near accidents as neither pedestrians nor vehicles really...  more »
  • By caroline1851
    Super crowded, hard to get through groups of people. Tons of costumed characters walking around taking pics with people for money.  more »
  • By Carlos_alber70
    It was always my dream to visit time square when I went there I couldn’t believe my eyes that is true unfortunately I visited during the pandemic but it’s amazing to have such an a great time walking....  more »
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