What an amazing hub. I loved it. A wonderful place to people watch and relax. Herald Square is a famous spot in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It's a busy intersection where Broadway, Sixth Avenue (also called Avenue of the Americas), and 34th Street meet. This area is named after an old newspaper called the New York Herald. The newspaper used to have its main office here. The intersection is shaped like a bow tie. It has two main parts. The northern part is called Herald Square. The southern part is called Greeley Square. Herald Square has a huge mechanical clock. Its parts were built in 1895 by a sculptor named Antonin Jean Carles. This monument is called the James Gordon Bennett Monument. It features the Goddess of Wisdom, Minerva, with her owls. She stands in front of a large bell. Two bell ringers stand on each side of Minerva. The monument is made of Milford pink granite. The bell was designed to chime every hour. The two bronze figures are seven feet tall. They are nicknamed Stuff and Guff. They look like they are ringing the bell with their mallets. But actually, the bell is rung by mallets hidden behind it. These figures and the clock were first part of the 1894 New York Herald Building. When the building was torn down in 1921, the figures were saved. They were put back in Herald Square in 1940 read more

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Ian's Cookie Jar (Located in Herald Square Holiday Market) W. 35th. St. & Broadway New York, NY 10001 The Bucket Located in the Herald Square Holiday Market adjacent to Macy's is a chocolate chip cookie kiosk. This secret recipe was handcrafted by food influencer Ian Martin and Hungry Gnome bakery owner Danielle Sepsy. All cookies are freshly baked on the spot in these cookie ovens. An entire batch is immediately scooped up with a french fry scooper and handed off for your enjoyment. The Bucket: The primary ingredients in these cookies are all butter, brown sugar, and premium Callebaut chocolate. As soon as you try your first one, you will be far from done. They are warm and crispy on the outside while gooey on the inside. As a bonus, the holiday themed visual design on the bucket was hand drawn by Ian's sister. There is a decent amount of seating at the holiday market for you to enjoy your dessert. Be sure to arrive early because Ian's cookies are immensely popular and they will sell out. Stop by Ian's Cookie Jar kiosk at the Herald Square holiday market and indulge in this warm, gooey treat during the most wonderful time of the year. #ianscookiejar #chefdaniellesepsy #IanMartin #thehungrygnome #TheBucket #chocolatechipcookies #HeraldSquare #heraldsquareholidaymarket #nycholidaymarket #imma_eat_this #callebautchocolate #40cookies read more

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I really enjoy coming to this area of the city. So much to do and see, lots of shopping and food options. Madison square garden is also nearby. The historical Macy's Herald sq is here. It's beautiful in this area esp during the holidays. However, expect heavy crowds on weekends or after events like concerts read more

Herald Square is another example of a "square" that's actually a triangle shaped plaza occupying the area between Broadway and 6th Avenue between 34th and 35th Streets the city. It feels much bigger than it looks on a map since a reference to this area usually includes the adjacent 1-2 streets north and south, up to 1 adjacent avenue east or west, and all the buildings in between. This is one of the central shopping areas in Manhattan, though starting from around 6-7 years ago retailers have really struggled to keep stores open, and the amount of stores has probably dropped by 40% or more. The iconic Gap, Victoria's Secret and original Manhattan structures on the respective corners of 34th and 6th have either been closed and replaced with other stores, or remain boarded up. While stalwarts like Macys, Sephora and Old Navy have stuck around, and H&M and Target have staked their claims, what was once a more varied shopping landscape is much more bare now. A lot of the mom and pop shops that sold accessories and souvenirs are no longer there (prob due to high rent), and along with them much of what was left of the local charm dissipated too. Ktown seems to be expanding slightly in the adjacent area so that helps a little, though mostly in the form of restaurants and not shopping. One bright spot standing out is that the city holds community programs in the square, sometimes its performances, other times street fairs or family activities. read more

Visited Herald Square Park, in order to enjoy and video a very cool event that takes place every hour, on the hour. the James Gordon Bennett Monument ("Bellringers") is an animated clock that has delighted generations of New Yorkers and become one of the city's timeless icons. The bronze Bellringers - with heroic-sized Minerva (Roman goddess of wisdom), two blacksmiths, and a large bell - occupy a large area within a 40-foot-tall Italianate granite structure. Minerva, with her shield and serpents around her breastplate, commands the muscular blacksmiths who swivel and appear to strike the bell each hour. Two large clocks are on the south and north façade of the monument; two bronze owls face west and east. At the strike of every hour, the moving figures adorning the park strike the bell. It is a cool spectacle to view and it always catches the tourists, and uninformed locals, by surprise. If you're ever by Herald Square Park, take a look at your watch. If it's nearing the top of the hour, dash over to the park, and enjoy the ringing of the bell. read more

Herald Square - Very nice park, adjacent to my favorite store in NYC, Macy's. - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

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Herald Square is a major shopping area in Midtown, with Macy's. It's located at the intersection of Broadway, Sixth Avenue, and 34th Street. It's named for a famous newspaper. It's a major subway center, and there is also the PATH. You're close to Koreatown. read more

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PARK: An area in NYC named after a now defunct major Newspaper the NEW YORK HERALD (1835-1924) which existed in this area. A MEMORIAL honoring the Newspapers founder JAMES GORDON BENNETT (1795-1872) can be found in the Park. WORTH VISITING. read more

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Great spot to come by! Pros: + Retail Shopping Heaven + Check out the Macy's + Easily accessible by the subway stations + Plenty of delicious food options + Free events year round - salsa dancing in the park + Great photo ops IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

There is a subway station at this park and when you exit, you are right in the NYC center where you will find Macy's flagship store and if you stand at the corner of the park, you will see the Empire State Building. There are lots of benches in the area. Herald Square is super busy. The park is smaller but it is beautiful because it is lined with Cherry Blossoms. Food options are plentiful here. Shopping scenes everywhere. Korea town is just around the corner. read more

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Herald Square is one of my favorite intersections in Manhattan especially at Christmas time. I love that the city has added tables and chairs now which has kind of happened all over the place. I don't know how long it will be there but there is a huge section on 7th Ave right off the square with see saws. The installation is called Impulse and has something to do with motion and sound. read more

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Give my regards to Broadway remember me to Herald Square. What do I think of: Macy's! Views of the Empire State Building Pigeons Sitting in a park Mechanical Clock in Park Shopping The Macy's Parade Miracle On 34th Street Shopping until I drop Food My train entrance to Q Train Walking to Hudson Yards Fun with Family And much more. If you're a visitor to Manhattan you must see this neighborhood! You're Welcome I'm welcome here! Unlike the Empire State Building. I got kicked out! read more

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Awesome central location in Manhattan. The buses from other states pull in very close to here. 34th Herald Square subway is right here. Tons of shopping, restaurants, places to sit and people watch And not to mention, home of the largest Macy's in the world is right there too. I feel very comfortable here because it's in the middle of everything. There is even a nice little park to sit and relax. I recommend exploring this area. There is always something new and exciting going on! read more

I love it! I love when cities shut down entire streets just for pedestrian use. That's exactly what you're getting at Harold square. It's just so invigorating to be on the street as opposed to squashed together on the sidewalk. It makes for some great photos of the Empire State Building as well. Overall, it's a nice stop if you're in the area to just feel immersed by the city. But other than that there's really nothing here. read more

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This area can get very hectic during the holidays. Macy's has a gigantic front print here but there are tons of other stores in this area. Tons of restaurants, bars, shopping, hotels. A very busy area all year around but especially during the Holidays. The Thanksgiving Parade starts in this area. There are also tons trains that run to this area as well. All of the yellow and orange subways, as well as Path Train station as well. The LIRR also has a station in this area as well so it's a very central location as far as travel is concerned. read more

I loved this store when we visited New York. The fact they gave high end stores and able to use your Macy's card is an added plus. This store is definitely somewhere to see if you're ever in the area. read more

One of my all time favorite small parks in NYC. Great place to meet up with friends . Always a few food carts or food trucks nearby , and I've never been bothered about my smoking !! Plenty of tables and chairs , great for people watching . read more

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Herald Square was named for the New York Herald newspaper, GONE! whose building was located on 35th Street from 1893 to the 1920s. Herald Square is mostly associated with Macy's and many are surprised to know it an urban park that is very small. It's a triangle with 6th Ave on one side and cut by Broadway and couldn't be more than 50 to 60 feet wide. But a whose most prominent feature is the elaborate Bennett Clock, named for Herald publisher James Gordon Bennett Jr. That actually still works. This sits up top a monument featuring the Bellringers, dubbed "Guff" and "Stuff," who are owls and a guy with a hammer hitting a large bell that rings every hour. Herald Square is an OK place to take a break from shopping and sightseeing from the mobs that are at 34th and 32nd Street K-Town. You can pull up a chair, enjoy some refreshments from the food kiosk operated by Wafels & Dinges. Aso during the warmer months there used to be the Urbanspace street food market until covid19 hit. read more

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Easy way to describe the Herald Square area - TOURIST TRAP HELL! If you live in NYC you usually try to avoid this part of town. If you are a tourist it is retail shopping utopia. I had not walked through this area in months but every once in a while I hit up Macy's to pick up a few things. I was immediately reminded why I hate fighting my way through the annoying throngs of tourists and masochistic locals getting in everyone's way. Just a jumble of rude inconsiderate people, crappy junk being sold on the sidewalks getting in everyone's way, and idiots taking pictures everywhere. Even the closed off pedestrian area with tables and chairs does not really help anything. The crowds are still always there, and move slow as molasses. I am surprised I have not beaten the crap out of someone yet when I come here. GET OUT OF MY WAY!!! Not to mention the craptacular food options in the area (save for Koreatown which offers good eats), and the ever rotating retail shops that keep opening and closing around here, most of which are overpriced and not that all unique. At least there is a lot of transportation options to get in and out of here - cabs, buses, PATH train, subways, Penn Station close by, etc. I would say it is best to do your shopping first thing in the morning, or later at night to help avoid some of the crowds. Holiday season around here is a nightmare as could be expected. Proceed at your own risk. read more

I used to live a few blocks south of Herald Square and I learned to become quite agile on my feet in order to navigate one of the most pedestrian-congested intersections in the United States with each corner averaging over 10,000 people per hour. Yeah, that's right. The daily crowds of Herald Square can break the nerves of the weak-willed but I grew to enjoy it. Until the city cleaned up the area in the late 1990s, Herald Square could never be called an oasis. Once chairs were set up in the newly-constructed park, you could actually sit down in peace without being pushed and shoved by the rats and pigeons who previously had a stranglehold on this intersection. If you have the time, take a look at the clock and moving-bell ringing sculpture originally installed at the New York Herald Building downtown that was demolished in 1921. The clock was installed here at this stone and bronze Memorial to James Gordon Bennett and Son, designed by Antonin Jean Carles, in 1940 and it's a treat to watch the bell ringers, known as 'Stuff' and 'Guff' or 'Gog' and 'Magog', bang the bell with their large hammers. Sure, the frenzy of Herald Square can defeat you but it's also one of the great places to watch the huddled masses of the world go by. read more

Herald Square - Antonin Jean Carles; Memorial to James Gordon Bennett and Son; 1921/1940; bronze, stone - Parks Near Me - New York, New York

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Herald Square is home to the Worlds Largest Macy's store. It has an old wooden escalator in it ! If you get a chance, check it out when they are having one of their shoe sales ! It's crazy! Across the street is a HUGE Victoria's Secret store. They have some great bath products. If you go right after Christmas, they have crazy sales on left over stock. I truly love NYC ! read more

An outdoor quaint park in Herald Square with ample tables and chairs for an afternoon lunch or gathering one's bearings together after much shopping in the area. Definitely a tourist trap, but a local like myself still appreciate R.H. Macy's & Co's original retail store. The Bloomberg Administration is presisting to construct a pedestrian mall in this area, which I strongly oppose as this area is too congested by pedestrians already. read more

Grab a coffee up the street at Starbucks and bring it to herald square. This is a fantastic little urban park with tables and chairs, shade, an enormous monument to Jordan Bennett, beautiful landscaping, and friendly people. read more

Always busy anytime of the day or night for that matter. It's so busy during the holidays because of their displays. It's tough to navigate and get around. All you need to really know is Macy's as the anchor store. Lot's and lots of tourist but it's NYC so deal with it. No self respecting local goes here... read more

Places to sit right in front of the large Macy store on 34th street. There are table and chairs so you could enjoy your lunch or a snack and people watch . The area is constantly being cleaned by the staff maintaining the area. There are umbrellas is some parts to sit under. Will sit here a lot with my carry outs. read more

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The crowds here give me anxiety sometimes. The throngs of people can get really overwhelming; all the people carrying shopping bags, taking pictures, not paying attention where they are walking, pushing you, or stopping all of a sudden after seeing a store causing everyone behind them to stumble, etc. But Herald Square is a nice section of New York if you focus just on the old buildings, the clock, and the pedestrian-only passive green areas. If you are looking to shop, there Macy's, Manhattan Mall, and a slew of other giant brand name stores. The Macy's is pretty cool to walk through if it's not crowded because it's an old building. The Macy's is also huge. If you aren't into crowds, don't come here or just mentally prepare yourself ahead of time! read more

This place is one of the NYC centers. You got the flagship Macy's and H&M. Can relax in the James Gordon Bennett seating area. During the Christmas time the area lights up with free public displays and shows. read more

I come and go from this train station quite often. It is one of my favorite hubs, if you can call it that, that I use in the city. It is in dire need of updating and there needs to be more security to maintain the station. There is always a urine smell in the elevator. As a parent rolling around with kids in a stroller, it would be nice for once to use an elevator without a urine smell. Despite that inconvenience, the trains here seem (to me) to be always on time and running consistently. I tend to zip up and down the Upper East Side and back to Downtown often from this line and it's never let me down. At least, not this year... Cleanliness and security would make this a 5 star station, but the fact it's in the middle of so much and is such a useful line of transport keeps it in 4 stars. read more

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Give my regards to Broadway, remember me to Herald Square! One of my first sights I saw in NYC. So much there. I actually loved it more than Times Square! read more

I really like Herald Square. I've been quite a few times (ha). Something it has over Times is that, at night, it's dead. Nice and peaceful in the late hours of the night, good to walk around and enjoy the stuff that you can't see during the day because you're watching where you walk more than the stuff around you. No good food around here, at all. But lots of good shopping, including Forever 21, H&M, and Macy's, of course. Very tourist-y area during the day, try to avoid while the sun is up. If you want good food, you'll usually have to walk about 5 blocks in any direction, besides NW. read more

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I love this place as a tourist, but not as much as a local. The energy is palpable, and there are public small tables and chairs right on the street, which has been closed to cars for a few years now. Love the concept. It's close to K-town, next door to Macy's, JCPenny's, and other retail stores. There are a few interesting parks, and the Empire State building looms overhead. It's a must-visit if it's you're first time in New York. Look for the Minerva statue in Herald Square Park at the center. read more

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This is a review for visitors to our fine city, more so than locals. I'm sure Herald Square is on your radar, but let me tell you why it's worth your time. Lots of shopping, obvs. But also window shopping, which is often just as fun. Including but not limited to: * Victoria's Secret *Sephora *H&M *Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic *Landmark Macy's! *Many, many other stores to peruse and patronize. It is also very close to many west side trains, such as 1/2/3 A/C/E, LIRR, Path and NJ Transit. It's very close to Madison Square Garden so if you're seeing a show or game, come a little early and walk around. There is not a lot of delicious food options around here, however. So, I recommend either bringing a little snack or planning to eat elsewhere. Hell's Kitchen and Chelsea are both within walking distance and offer lots different tasty restaurants. Times Square gets a lot of hullabaloo but Herald Square is just as awesome in a different commerce/shopping way. I recommend making this a point to stop at. Definitely worth it. read more

Low key historic park in the middle of 34th street in manhattan.. mostly more pigeons than people here during the day, but still a chill spot. Take a little break here maybe have lunch, but don't feed the birds. Maybe send that text back or flick a selfie & let'em know you're on 34th street & herald square. read more

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Yes it is - * Touristy * Surrounded by some nice merchandise stores * Is in the vicinity of public transportation(Subway,LIRR,Path) * Has plenty of food trucks every few steps of each block * It's noisy and very loud. Having said that I come here very often due to my work commitments. I wish it was less crowded. read more

Love this shopping district, so many stores, bright lights and a small mall style shopping center housing JCPenney and other retailers. It's never a dull shopping experience, especially during the holiday season. Each season brings it's own vibe of bustling New Yorkers, and tourists alike. read more

I love Herald square, the Pedestrian parks are the best, newly constructed a few years ago, with the idea to add more side walk parks on the street for pedestrian, where you can lounge, sip on some coffee, have lunch or simply relax. I really enjoy coming to herald square to absorb the energy of the people in the city. I really enjoy the fast pace and sometime just sit and watch as the city moves. It's a great experience if you have never been to NYC, simply visit Herald square, grab yourself something good to eat or drink from any of the local shops around, and find yourself a seat at any of the pedestrian plazas, you will be amazed how energizing this City is. read more

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I think what's attractive of Herald Square is actually what is around the interception itself. ESB, shopping malls, Koreatown, plenty of restaurants, transportation options make this place one of the busiest ares in the city. Because of this, hanging out here - sitting on a bench or getting something to-go at the evening food stalls - can be a stressful experience for some people. It's a loud, chaotic, congested, polluted place to spend time, but if you're coming to New York to "experience what the city has to offer", I guess you should probably make a stop, here... and move elsewhere. read more

The only reason Herald Square gets 2 stars instead of 1 is because of Penn Station. Not that Penn is the most beautiful thing in NYC (or the world, for that matter) but it gets me to Long Island and back to Manhattan and it also offers various subway options. I would also say Macy's contributes to my 2 star rating, however, I hate Macy's because of their prices. With that said, tourists love this place. They see Sephora and act like they've never seen high-end makeup before. I love Sephora, LOVE, but I don't jump up and down and clap my hands when I see the Herald Square location. I actually saw a tourist take a picture with the Dr. Jay's sign the other day. Granted, Dr. Jay's isn't as popular as some of the other stores here but still. Then people ooh and ahh in the windows of the jewelry stores. You just spent how much to fly to NYC, eat in NYC, and sleep in NYC and now you want a diamond? It's a retail area. That's what Herald Square boils down to. If you're in town and need to shop, I suppose come here. Just don't block the sidewalk when I need the crosstown bus or the 1 train. read more

One of the many tourist places and shopping area in New York City. There are a lot of people . There's even more on during Fridays and weekends. Once you get off the subway station you'll see there are many stores around as well as eatery such as Dallas, Cake Boss, AMC, Macys, and so forth. I'm a New Yorker so sometimes it's annoying when there are so many people and they are moving so slow. But it's a great place to go shopping and hang out. Walk a little further and you'll hit KoreaTown for all our korean needs. While I do come here often I always have a purpose (usually movies or shop a little) for me i can't just wander since i come here all the time but for new people around ny it'll be a blast. read more

A group of us got together to do a scavenger hunt. This is a landmark that she thought that everyone will be able to find. It's been a very long time since I been there, when I got off the subway, I thought that I was there already but I was next to it. In my defense, cars were allowed there when I use to drive in the city, but now I guess they block that part off and put tables and chairs there. I didn't know so when I thought that I was in herald square I wasn't. Herald square is the cutest little sitting area. There was someone that was sleeping at the other table, he didn't seem to notice us let alone hear us. This also was our place were we decided to meet up after the hunt. Two hours later we went back. Got our prizes, then decided to go grab some food down the street. Definety will go back. read more

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Named for the long-defunct newspaper, the NY Herald, if you've been to Macy's on 34th Street, you've probably passed through the square without even knowing. It's not really a destination of its own, because there's really nothing to see here, but the nearby Greeley Square Park is a nice little place to sit under the shade of a tree for a break from sightseeing and shopping. read more