Times Square is the bright, busy heart of New York City, surrounded by Broadway theaters and giant digital billboards.
Nearby you can see a Broadway show, walk to Rockefeller Center and explore Central Park.
Pin Tip
Buy discount same day Broadway tickets at the TKTS booth in Times Square.
When to Go
Visit at night for the full effect of the lights. Crowds are biggest around the holidays.
Hours, fees and reservation rules change. Check official websites before you travel.