New York City
FREE Ebook
Secrets to Choosing a Family Vacation that Everyone will Enjoy
Get your FREE eBooks!
AND
"Like" us on Facebook and get your FREE eBook
10 Tips for Planning a Fun and Easy Road Trip
North America
Europe
Asia
Other Ideas
Useful Resources
Times Square New York
Times Square New York - The Crossroads of the world! Times Square is my absolute favorite place in New York City.
I love it's vibrant and amazing spirit and chaos. It is recognizable all over the world for it's bright lights and of course for the New Year's Eve ball drop.
A Saturday Night in Times Square
You can dine in fantastic restaurants, shop till you drop, catch a movie or just sit and watch the people and all the activity! It is the home of Broadway, MTV, ABC, Toys 'R Us, NASDAQ, and hundreds of popular stores.
Times Square New York is a constantly changing attraction. The massive billboards are updated frequently making a different view each time you visit. New stores pop up and of course Broadway changes it's productions frequently. This makes is a "come back to" attraction in NYC. It is a different experience in the daytime verses the night. So make sure you plan to visit it at both times of day.
Recently, the City of New York closed Times Square to traffic so a big area of it is pedestrian only. This has really made it a big meeting area. You will find Good Morning America (ABC) filming outside on a nice day and you may find MTV filming there too.
It is a great place for a romantic or a family vacation, continue on to see some great New York Vacation Ideas!
Have you been to New York City Times Square? Share your experience here.
Times Square New York - Romantic Vacation Ideas
Spending an evening in Times Square can be one of the most romantic evenings of your vacation.
Start with a lovely dinner, how about the steakhouse The Palm (yum), then wander through the shops on your way to your theater for a Broadway show. You could choose a revival like West Side Story or maybe go for a classic like Chicago.
Stealing a kiss in Times Square
Then have a quiet coffee and one of the amazing desserts in Carnegie Deli.
Then spend some time cuddling by the Tkt's Booth Bleachers and watch the people go by. Take a few minutes and get a caricature done to remember your romantic evening, or purchase a photograph from a street vendor.
Don't forget to take a minute to admire your sweetheart in the bright lights of the neon signs and banners that make Times Square all that it is! Top the night off with a horse and carriage ride, or Pedi cab ride back to your hotel.
For our 10th wedding anniversary dinner (we spent it with Montana in NYC) we had a lovely evening at Swing 46. It was a great Jazz and Supper Club. We had a scrumptious dinner and a swing dance lesson. Then a big band played for the evening, had a dance or two and then went for a walk through Times Square.
Times Square New York - Family Vacation Ideas
Times Square New York is a kids paradise! Start with a trip to the M&M's Store, then have lunch at the lit up Macdonalds, or the Hard Rock Cafe. Then how about a tour through the Toys R Us Store and a spin on the Ferris Wheel. Then over to 42nd street to see Mary Poppins, or watch the latest movie at the AMC or Regal Theaters.
Times Square - M&M Store - Lots of fun!
One word of advice - keep your kids close as it can be quite chaotic!
There are so many things to do in Times Square New York for the family to enjoy together including:
- Go see Shrek the Musical
- Tour the Toys R Us Store and ride the Ferris Wheel
- Hang out with the wax figures at Madame Tussauds
- Go see a matinee of the Lion King
- Check out a movie at the AMC or Regal Movie Theater
- Play a game or 2 at Dave and Buster's Arcade
- Test your skills at the ESPN Zone
- Hang out on the Tkts booth bleachers
- Check out the worlds largest wall of chocolate at the M&M's Store
- Pick up some cheap souvenirs
- Look for the characters and street performers
- Be amazed at the Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum
- Have dinner at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Check out the Changes New York City Times Square
There have been some changes in Times Square. I think they are for the better. I found this really cool video showing you how Times Square was before it was all Pedestrian and how it is after.
Have Your Say?
What do You Love or Hate About Times Square?
We love Times Square in New York City, Do you Agree?
What do you love about Times Square?
What do you not like about Times Square?
What are your favorite memories or photos of Times Square?
ther Visitors Times Square Experiences
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
New York City Times Square
I love all the street vendors in New York City; all the various kinds of stores, especially in times square. It's a great place to take pictures, walk …
Times Square in New York
If you had to pick one place that symbolizes New York City and all it has to offer, it would be Times Square. This has been one of the most popular tourist …
New York City Travel Guide Ideas
NYC Walking Tours
New York is best seen on foot and taking a walking tour is one of the best ways to tour around and see New York. Pick a theme or a neighborhood and find a tour that interests you.
NYC Weather
When is the best time to visit New York City and get the best weather? See what the weather is like now and at other times of the year to choose which is the best time to visit.
