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Sam S.

Iconic, touristy, crazy - but the essence of NYC and USA. I've been here many times and even stayed in a hotel here once, but I've never seen it this crazy as it was the night before the FIFA World Cup finals. A thunderstorm brought thunder, lightening and pouring rain while thousands of Argentina fans partied away through the night. Hats off to NYPD for managing the crowds so we'll. Zero violence! Everyone was having a great time.

Loren V.

Hey yall! Even tho TIMES SQUARE IS ALL HYPE, it was my first time ever, and I quickly realized how SIMILAR it is to DOWNTOWN LA IN CALI! Same ishhhhhh!! Some vibes!!! Same restaurants!! Very skimmy hotels tho that don't let anyone use the restrooms tho! Otherwise, it seems like people create their own lil hype down here everyday and all throughout the morning!!! Overall I didn't try any of the food hype yet and haven't visited QUEENS OR BROOKLYN OR HARLEM, so I'm only in manhattan area more so... but I'll try to come back and do the whole foodie thing again!!! Train was cool! People are young and lively! Police everywhere for safety!!

Jenny K.

Times Square is the ultimate tourist attraction in NYC. The entire space is covered with screens and has all sorts of ads playing on a consistent basis. There are chain stores, souvenir shops, restaurants, street venders, street performers, taxi cabs, and lots and lots of people! It's fun, yet overwhelming and dirty. If you've never been to NYC, it's cool to check out. But the city has so much more to offer and explore, in my opinion.

Ray T.

Times Square is an iconic place that truly captures the energy of New York City. The bright lights, lively atmosphere, street performers, and endless entertainment make it an unforgettable experience. It's busy, exciting, and definitely a must-visit for anyone coming to NYC.

Karla D.

I mean is it even Times Square if you don't see the Naked Cowboy (and characters like Mickey and Minnie)? I typically would go to NYC 3-4 times a year and tend to avoid touristy areas like Times Square. However, there have been times I needed to be there for some event or other. With that said, it's a landmark for anyone going to the Big Apple for the first time. It's jam packed with stores (let's be honest, the M&Ms shop rules), restaurants, and more. Live entertainment is often in the center of the Square (planned celebrity endorsements/interviews/events, dance troupes, singers, deejays, you name it). There's ample amphitheater-style seating to people-watch, have a bite to eat, watch an event, and so on. Who knows? Maybe you too will see Naked Cowboy!

Olivia M.

Experience for all tourist! Variety of shops and restaurants to get to. Lots of people , vendors and street food. Be sure to wear your walking shoes!

Eloy Y.

Known as "The Crossroads of the World," Times Square offers an unforgettable experience to 300,000 visitors every day (and around a million on New Year's Eve), with its bright lights, bustling atmosphere, and iconic landmarks. Our recent visit last Thursday, whether it's the first or millionth time, was nothing short of exhilarating. From the dazzling billboards to the vibrant energy, every moment spent there left us captivated. It truly comes alive after dark. As the sun set and the neon lights grew brighter, the city's energy seemed to multiply with the abundance of perfect photo opportunities, all coming to a head in the five blocks that stretch from 42nd Street to 47th Street. The iconic building at One Times Square is best known for the New Year's Eve ball drop. It is also home to Broadway--the world's top destination for live theater. Dozens of theaters are nearby. One can watch hit musicals, classic plays, or family-friendly shows. That probably makes them one of the most popular attractions in the world, and one can only do it in New York City. There's no place quite like Times Square. It's bold, bright, and full of life. A symbol of dreams, lights, and nonstop action.

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Sarah W.

Sightseeing around Times Square and it's so many sights, sounds, and smells all at once. Neon, flashing lights, music, movement, and things you don't see every day unless you travel with a carnival? Saw the infamous "ball" for the New Year's Eve celebrations. Witnessed street performers vying for photo ops with the tourists for a payout. Would be interesting to just sit here and people watch when time isn't an issue.

Shylene B.

I thought Times Square was such a cool place to experience, especially because you've seen it everywhere, TV, movies, shows, so being there in real life hits different. It's definitely one of those "you have to see it at least once" kind of spots. It's exactly how you'd imagine: bright, loud, constant honking, packed with people, vendors, shops, and street performers. Just pure tourist energy all around, and honestly... that's what New York is all about. I've been a couple times now, so I feel like I've experienced both the chaos and somehow a little bit of ease (if that's even possible here). The shops around are actually really cool too ! A lot of them are multi-level and super immersive, which makes wandering around even more interesting. One thing that had me laugh a little.. the New Year's ball drop is here, and in person it's SO tiny. Like, you hear about it all the time, but seeing it in real life is kind of funny considering how many people crowd around for it. If you love big crowds and high-energy celebrations, I can see it being a great place to ring in the new year... but if you're not into that, I'd definitely skip it. I've heard way too many chaotic stories to even try it myself.

Be A Light - - 1/19/2017
Cam E.

TIMES SQUARE NYC starts off New Year's Eve every year at the drop of the ball - while playing Sinatra singing, "Start spreading the news, I'm leaving today. I want to be a part of it, in old New York. I want wake up in a city that doesn't sleep..." The renown "Crossroads of the world" is just that. Tourists flock here, native New Yorkers avoid it. Unless like me, you frequent the theater scene on Broadway. You weave your way through the crowds to see your show, gawk at the brightly lit billboards and are on your way. Restaurants are known to serve you well-prepared good food, and get you out on time to see your show. That skill is amazing New York City in itself! Back in the the 1970s and 1980s, Times Square was grimy, slimey and sleazy triple XXX rated. Now, it's a Dizzy Disneyland, Fast-food , brightly lit electrical, colorful, whirlwind of advertisements and spectacle. Take your selfies and just keep walking. It's New York City. Happy New Year 2026! America is 250 years old. 5 stars

Maggie D.

Times Square is a very heavily romanticized spot, and when you visit, you should be prepared to feel pretty overstimulated and surrounded by massive crowds. I would recommend traveling light. I carried just a tote bag over my shoulder and felt comfortable, but I would avoid bringing anything too valuable. It did not feel particularly heavy on crime, but with so much going on in every direction, it is best to stay aware. There is truly no single way to describe this place because so many different things are happening at once. You will see street performances, musicians, people trying to talk to you, and even religious extremists. There are tons of shops in the area, many of which lean more toward higher end retail rather than traditional tourist stores, which I personally preferred. I did wander slightly off the main path and found a store selling New York themed merchandise, which was a fun surprise. This was one of the places I was most excited to see during my trip, and while I was not completely blown away, it is still something you should experience at least once. It is very much a must see in New York, if only to say you have been there and experienced it for yourself.

Midnight Moments
Harlee S.

A busy, but magical place all the same. Yes, it's very touristy, but there are some cool pop ups and events that happen here. There's always something new to see and do!

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Michelle L.

You can't come to New York and not visit Times Square, this area is in almost any show or movie set in New York so it feels like you know it already. Bright lights,massive buildings and billboards plus thousands of people hustling to and fro are part of the experience. There are so many stores and restaurants to choose from so each person's experience is different. Be in the lookout for the Naked Cowboy ( raining today so didn't see him this time) and other assorted characters.

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Bowery Savings Bank Building

Bowery Savings Bank Building

5.0(3 reviews)
0.6 miMidtown East, Murray Hill

Tour historic buildings and designated landmarks of New York. Bowery Savings Bank building is one…read moreof many historic. Any history buff or avid amateur architecture enthusiasts would have a full appreciation and admiration of this stone building as old world architectural craft is no longer in use. This building still stands with the passage of time and nature's elements. The correct location of Bowery Savings Bank Building is in Chinatown, Lower Manhattan- NOT Midtown East, Murray Hill. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=132531

You might find a few Bowery Bums in the doorway of the Bowery Savings Bank Building, but it's New…read moreYork, and more to the point it's the USA, and that goes with the territory. This building is very special to me because when I needed to get my citizenship it was here that my awesome lawyer (whose office is in the upper reaches of this magnificent building) helped me through the process and got me over the line - and I will always be grateful for that. He's David Gottfried of Gottfried & Gottfried, by the way. I would recommend him to anyone as the perfect immigration lawyer for my situation and I wish nothing but the best for him. As for the building it's a typical old rustic early 20th century New York stunner, and it seems haunted. They do make you go through a security check to get up inside here but then so does Barbie with her clients.

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Van Gogh's Ear - Van Gogh's Ear, a public art sculpture by Elmgreen & Dragset

Van Gogh's Ear

5.0(3 reviews)
0.5 miMidtown East, Midtown West

Don't look for this work of art. It's not there. If you were lucky enough to see it, write a…read morereview. It's pretty cool if you stare and stare. Then all of a sudden you realize what you're looking at! My photos are from April 14, 2016. It was a beautiful Spring Day. I am enjoying reminiciing about today during the Arctic Blast!

"Van Gogh's Ear", a public art sculpture by Elmgreen & Dragset, is in place at 30 Rockefeller…read morePlaza, right across the street from the entrance to Sak's 5th Ave. The sculpture, by the same duo that brought us the Prada Marfa Store in the middle of the Texas desert, is a tribute to the ready-made style of Marcel Duchamp. The sculpture is a 30 foot tall swimming pool, taken out of its normal context and displayed in its side with a diving board built in at the top. One of my favorite elements are the working lights on the inside left and right of the pool sculpture. Being that it's out of context - a recreational object in the middle of a commercial center - it creates a sense of longing and desire for recreation over industry and gives you an off-kilter feeling (why am I going to work when I could be swimming!). Overall a great piece of colorful public art at placed I a great spot for the perfect season. The piece is on display from April 13th though June 3rd, 2016. Catch it while you can!

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Van Gogh's Ear - The sign for Elmgreen & Dragset's piece "Van Gogh's Ear"

The sign for Elmgreen & Dragset's piece "Van Gogh's Ear"

Van Gogh's Ear - Van Gogh's Ear beautifully backlit by NYC last night.

Van Gogh's Ear beautifully backlit by NYC last night.

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Plaque

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Plaque

5.0(1 review)
0.5 miMidtown East

"Don't know much about history Don't know much biology…read moreDon't know much about a science book Don't know much about the French I took" (Sam Cooke) I guess you can call me a history nerd. After all, I did major in history and rarely walk past a plaque or memorial or marker that I don't stop to read and more than likely Yelp. So when we were walking out to the street from Grand Central Station's Park Avenue/East 42nd Street entry and saw a wall plaque with the portrait of a familiar woman, I just had to stop and check it out. The portrait was of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Those of my generation will always remember the traumatic and terribly sad photographs of her from Dallas on November 22, 1963 with her pink pill box hat and her blood splattered pink dress. Twelve years after JFK's assassination the former First lady was engaged in a high stakes 1975 battle to save one of her hometown's iconic landmarks. At issue was a plan to take the wrecking ball to New York City's Grand Station Terminal and demolish it, just as Penn Station has been demolished and rebuilt in 1964. She became outraged when she learned of the plan and led a coalition of New Yorkers and the the Municipal Art Society to stop it. She was the star of a famous press conference from Grand Central and declared "If we don't care about our past we can't have very much hope for our future, we've all heard that it's too late, or that it has to happen, that it's inevitable. But I don't think that's true. Because I think if there is a great effort, even if it's the eleventh hour, then you can succeed and I know that's what we'll do." She also wrote an eloquent letter to NYC 's Mayor Beame and asked him "...is it not cruel to let our city die by degrees, stripped of all her proud moments, until there is nothing left of all her history and beauty to inspire our children? If they are not inspired by the past of our city, where will they find the strength to fight for her future? Americans care about their past, but for short term gain they ignore it and tear down everything that matters..." The plaque was dedicated on June 24, 2014 to mark renovations to the station's main entrance. The renovations honor her legacy with photographs, a video display, and the plaque. The entry itself was renamed "The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Foyer".

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Empire State Building - Photo opportunity with King Kong himself

Empire State Building

4.0(2.4k reviews)
0.5 miKoreatown, Midtown West

Wow! What an amazing and immersive experience! The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco…read moreskyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, famous for its iconic design, rapid construction, and its status as the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years. My wife was a bit reluctant to go on this tour (she's scared of heights, obviously), but somehow I managed to convince her (with my charm of course). And she was so happy I did. The Empire State Building remains a defining global symbol of New York City. Its total height reaches 1,454 feet (now that's tall). I'd be lying if I didn't say that was a bit intimidating. But when we got to the 86th floor (observation deck), there was an apparent stillness and quietness in the air. Kind of peaceful! Looking down from above, everything seemed minuscule- like the world below us was built with little tiny Legos. It truly was quite the experience!

This is a review of purchasing your tickets online ahead of time. DO NOT get scammed by the Empire…read moreState Building. Let me explain. DO NOT book in advance unless you know all the conditions of NYC, the Empire State building and whatever else the DAY OF your visit while you are standing in NYC. Better to wait in line because you know that you are able to go to observation deck. Or call them if they are opened before making the trek to get into a line. I have wanted to go here and see the building. It has a wonderful history. I had my day in NYC. Check. I had my flight to NYC. Check. I saw the weather the day of good. Check. I got my ticket to Empire State Building. Check. My problem, I do not live in NYC. The day before getting to NYC, there were severe flooding and possible tornado. My flight got canceled, I was stuck in DC. I called the Empire State Building to ask about a refund and the employee on the phone said they had to cancel tickets for all the people that day due to bad views and storms! She said contact the sales and maybe they will give me a refund. I emailed and immediate reply.. no refunds per our website. I explained that my flight was cancelled and that it was not myself that was causing the issue. No response. I even asked for a voucher for a future visit since I go to NYC for work in a few months. No response. Yes, the website warns you "Tickets are non-refundable. No refunds due to weather conditions, length of lines, or wait times at the building. The Empire State Building reserves the right to close the Observatory early on very busy." So not only myself but potentially hundreds of people were denied entry to Empire State Building because of the storms and lost $57 (cheapest ticket). Do yourself a favor and don't book in advance and wait till the day of so you can assess the situation, call them to confirm if they are letting people up to the observation deck and then go purchase a ticket. No desire to go on a tour in the future. Off my list. There are many other cool things to see/do in NYC.

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