{"id":24658,"date":"2024-01-31T18:07:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T18:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/preparing-for-a-trip-to-new-york\/times-square-new-york\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T17:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T17:05:18","slug":"times-square-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/sights-in-new-york\/times-square-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Times Square in New York: Is it worth a visit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24658\" class=\"elementor elementor-24658 elementor-24651\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b05196 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b05196\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1205581 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1205581\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Times Square is one of New York City&#8217;s most famous landmarks. It&#8217;s a vibrant hub of neon signs, theaters, shops, and people. For many tourists, this place is a must-see when visiting <a title=\"Manhattan travel guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/manhattan-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manhattan<\/a>. But what makes Times Square so special? And is it really worth a visit? In this blog post, I&#8217;ll give you a complete overview of everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79fd1af e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"79fd1af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cec93c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cec93c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The History of Times Square<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e37214 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8e37214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billboard-on-time-square-scaled.webp?fit=1024%2C572&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-39080\" alt=\"Times Square in New York\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billboard-on-time-square-scaled.webp?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billboard-on-time-square-scaled.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billboard-on-time-square-scaled.webp?resize=1024%2C572&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billboard-on-time-square-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C429&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billboard-on-time-square-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C859&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billboard-on-time-square-scaled.webp?resize=2048%2C1145&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billboard-on-time-square-scaled.webp?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d642365 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d642365\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc6f28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fc6f28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Times Square came into existence in the early 20th century when the New York Times moved its headquarters to what was then called Longacre Square. In 1904, the square was renamed Times Square. Over the years, the neighborhood transformed from a notorious district with nightclubs and cinemas to the tourist heart of the city. Today, it is especially known for the annual New Year&#8217;s Eve Ball Drop.   <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88d2bcb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"88d2bcb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-097a0f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"097a0f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What kind of neighborhood is Times Square?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd6a481 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd6a481\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Times Square is located in <a title=\"Midtown Manhattan in New York: Is it worth a visit?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/sights-in-new-york\/midtown-manhattan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Midtown Manhattan<\/span><\/a>. The area is always busy and full of life. There are many offices, <a title=\"Cheap Hotels in New York: Find Affordable Hotels in NYC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/hotels-in-new-york-en\/cheap-hotels-in-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hotels<\/span><\/a>, and entertainment venues. Although it\u2019s touristy, it feels safe and well-organized. Its central location also makes it a key hub for <a title=\"Traveling through New York: Tips and info\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/traveling-through-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">public transport<\/span><\/a>. You\u2019ll encounter people from all over the world.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e4d2c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e4d2c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-392ba81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"392ba81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What's so special about Times Square?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e67fca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4e67fca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05d7b59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05d7b59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The most striking feature of Times Square is the giant LED screens that display ads day and night. The atmosphere is unique, especially in the evening when everything lights up. It&#8217;s also home to Broadway, making it a cultural hotspot. There&#8217;s always something happening here\u2014from street performances to live broadcasts.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-647ef10 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"647ef10\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0cf5be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0cf5be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Things to Do in Times Square<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fb9e93 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5fb9e93\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43f6761 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43f6761\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Times Square has something for every visitor. Here are the top 5 most popular activities:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. See a Broadway Show<\/strong><br \/>Times Square is the heart of <a title=\"Walking on Broadway in New York: Is it worth it?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/sights-in-new-york\/walking-on-broadway-in-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Broadway<\/a>. From musicals to plays, there\u2019s always a show for you. Buy your tickets in advance or visit the TKTS booth for last-minute discounts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Admire the Billboards<\/strong><br \/>Nowhere else in the world will you see so many colorful, moving billboards in one place. The massive LED screens grab attention day and night. Especially in the evening, the thousands of lights create an impressive display. You can feel the city&#8217;s energy and it truly makes you feel like you\u2019re standing in the heart of New York.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Visit Madame Tussauds<\/strong><br \/>Just steps from Times Square, <a title=\"Madame Tussauds in New York: Is it worth a visit?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/sights-in-new-york\/madame-tussauds-in-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Madame Tussauds New York<\/span><\/a> lets you come face-to-face with wax figures of celebrities, athletes, and historical icons. Fun for all ages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Explore M&amp;M\u2019s World<\/strong><br \/>This colorful store is a candy lover\u2019s paradise. You can mix your own selection or buy unique souvenirs. Even if you don\u2019t eat sweets, it\u2019s worth a visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Stand on the Red Steps at Duffy Square<\/strong><br \/>The red steps are a popular photo spot and hold meaning too. Located above the TKTS booth, it\u2019s where locals and tourists buy<a title=\"Cheap Tickets for a Broadway Musical in New York\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/sights-in-new-york\/broadway-musical-in-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> discounted Broadway tickets<\/span><\/a>. Many don\u2019t realize this plaza is called Duffy Square, named after Father Francis P. Duffy, whose statue stands nearby. The steps are designed as both a meeting place and a stage. You can enjoy the view or reflect on the location\u2019s history. It&#8217;s a unique mix of calm, chaos, commerce, and culture\u2014all in one place.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8505577 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8505577\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5117fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5117fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Costumed Characters in Times Square<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5756539 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5756539\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-553f889 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"553f889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/time-square-characters.webp?fit=1024%2C573&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48667\" alt=\"time square characters\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/time-square-characters.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/time-square-characters.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/time-square-characters.webp?resize=1024%2C573&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/time-square-characters.webp?resize=768%2C430&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3642309 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3642309\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c7b0ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c7b0ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">You\u2019ll often see people dressed as superheroes or cartoon characters in Times Square. They\u2019ll kindly approach tourists for photos. What many don\u2019t know is that they ask for money afterward\u2014sometimes quite aggressively. It\u2019s important to know that you\u2019re not obligated to pay. If you\u2019re not interested, just say no politely and walk on.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f672de e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f672de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7368ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7368ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">One Times Square Observation Deck<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7ba1b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b7ba1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e30a69f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e30a69f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/One-Times-Square-observationdeck-scaled.webp?fit=1024%2C572&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48676\" alt=\"One Times Square observationdeck\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/One-Times-Square-observationdeck-scaled.webp?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/One-Times-Square-observationdeck-scaled.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/One-Times-Square-observationdeck-scaled.webp?resize=1024%2C572&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/One-Times-Square-observationdeck-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C429&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/One-Times-Square-observationdeck-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C859&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/One-Times-Square-observationdeck-scaled.webp?resize=2048%2C1145&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/One-Times-Square-observationdeck-scaled.webp?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b133996 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b133996\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-512efda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"512efda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">At the end of 2025, the One Times Square observation deck will open. From there, you\u2019ll get a unique view over the city. The building is already famous for hosting the New Year\u2019s Eve ball drop each year. It will be one of the few places where you can stand above the billboards.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47726f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"47726f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0aa8f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0aa8f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shopping in Times Square<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8296139 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8296139\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2984166 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2984166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Times Square isn\u2019t just a sightseeing hotspot\u2014it\u2019s also a shopping destination. You&#8217;ll find flagship stores and unique concept shops here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. M&amp;M\u2019s World<\/strong><br \/>This vibrant store is a visual treat. You can create your own candy mix, buy T-shirts, or even print your own personalized M&amp;M\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Disney Store<\/strong><br \/>Perfect for families. From plush toys to collectibles, the store\u2019s decor turns shopping into an experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Sephora<\/strong><br \/>A must for beauty lovers. You&#8217;ll find a wide range of makeup, perfumes, and skincare products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Levi\u2019s Store<\/strong><br \/>A classic denim store with a modern look. You can even customize your jeans here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Line Friends Store<\/strong><br \/>This shop features adorable characters from the popular Line app. Think plush toys, bags, and apparel\u2014especially popular with Asian tourists.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7db2217 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7db2217\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44efa9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44efa9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Restaurants in Times Square<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ce8711 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8ce8711\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b98bf6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b98bf6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">There are countless dining options in Times Square\u2014from fast food to fine dining.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Junior\u2019s Restaurant<\/strong><br \/>Known for the best cheesecake in New York. Their breakfast and burgers are also local favorites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Carmine\u2019s<\/strong><br \/>A family-style Italian restaurant with generous portions\u2014perfect for sharing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. The View Restaurant &amp; Lounge<\/strong><br \/>This rotating restaurant offers panoramic views of Manhattan. A unique experience, especially at night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Ellen\u2019s Stardust Diner<\/strong><br \/>A classic <a title=\"Breakfast in New York: Tips and Hotspots\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/eating-and-drinking-in-new-york\/breakfast-in-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">American diner<\/span><\/a> where the waitstaff sings as they serve you. Great for families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.<\/strong><br \/>A themed restaurant based on the film Forrest Gump. Especially popular with tourists.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f0c4b8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f0c4b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab948cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab948cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hotels in Times Square<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d71cd25 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d71cd25\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c096be8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c096be8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are countless <a title=\"Hotels in Times Square: The 5 best hotels\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/hotels-in-new-york-en\/hotels-in-times-square-nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotels around Times Square,<\/a> but these three stand out. Times Square is not only the vibrant heart of New York, but also an excellent place to stay. Below are three good and affordable hotels where I&#8217;ve stayed several times during my visits to New York. Each of these hotels offers a great location and easy access to the city&#8217;s attractions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60dec74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60dec74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. The Knickerbocker Hotel<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-044eab0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"044eab0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f42b97d elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"f42b97d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Knickerbocker-Hotel-scaled.webp?fit=1024%2C572&#038;ssl=1);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"The Knickerbocker Hotel\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A luxury hotel with stylish decor. It features a rooftop bar with views over Times Square.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.li\/LJK3PLjt\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover The Knickerbocker Hotel\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f99154b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f99154b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4671c78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4671c78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Marriott Marquis hotel<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-108de15 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"108de15\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68ce6bb elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"68ce6bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Marriott-Marquis-hotel-in-new-york-scaled.webp?fit=1024%2C572&#038;ssl=1);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Marriott Marquis hotel in new york\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located right on the square. It offers spacious rooms and a rotating restaurant at the top.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.li\/a0AfNuZN\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover the Marriott Marquis hotel\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d9e17 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"65d9e17\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d202c31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d202c31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. The New Yorker Hotel<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3857971 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3857971\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-063ea0c elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"063ea0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hotel-The-New-Yorker-NYC-New-york-scaled.webp?fit=1024%2C572&#038;ssl=1);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Hotel The New Yorker Cheap hotels in new york Cheap Hotels Preiswerte Hotels\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A historic hotel within walking distance of Times Square. It combines art-deco style with modern amenities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.li\/lbrTxHGD\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover The New Yorker Hotel\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1507c3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d1507c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5da5290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5da5290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where is Times Square located?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deec903 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"deec903\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3afce8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3afce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Times Square sits in the heart of Manhattan, at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, between 42nd and 47th Street. Thanks to its central location, it&#8217;s easy to reach.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3696b74 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3696b74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ca0be elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"33ca0be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=time%20square%20new%20york&#038;t=m&#038;z=14&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"time square new york\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"time square new york\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c0965b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8c0965b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a30c2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a30c2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do you get to Times Square?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c276f51 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c276f51\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-211a758 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"211a758\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The easiest way is<a title=\"Traveling by Subway in New York: Useful Tips and Info\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/preparing-for-a-trip-to-new-york\/traveling-by-subway-in-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> by subway.<\/span><\/a> Lines 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, and W all stop at Times Sq\u201342nd Street. Many bus lines also pass through here. It\u2019s also a short walk from <a title=\"What are the nicest neighborhoods in New York?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/neighborhoods-in-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">neighboring areas<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7ddf13 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a7ddf13\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd2f452 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd2f452\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Times Square safe for tourists?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-916128e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"916128e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9109ec7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9109ec7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Overall, Times Square is safe. Still, be cautious of minor scams. Costumed characters, fake monks, and people offering \u201cfree\u201d bracelets may demand money afterward. Stay alert, clearly say \u201cno,\u201d and don\u2019t let anyone pressure you. Also, keep an eye on your belongings\u2014crowds attract pickpockets.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad25322 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad25322\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcc5090 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fcc5090\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Smell of Marijuana at Times Square<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1e1a34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1e1a34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Times Square is known for its energy, lights, and crowds. But one thing some visitors also notice is the smell of marijuana. Since legalization in New York, public use has become more common\u2014especially in busy areas like Times Square. For some tourists, it&#8217;s surprising or even unpleasant. Others accept it as part of urban life. Either way, be prepared to encounter the smell during your visit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aadd3c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aadd3c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b18420 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b18420\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What do locals think of Times Square?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1f396f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c1f396f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54789a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54789a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Many New Yorkers avoid Times Square due to the crowds. For them, it\u2019s mainly a tourist zone. Still, they recognize its importance to the city and its economy. Some even quietly enjoy the energy when they do stop by.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-116001f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"116001f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69c3637 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69c3637\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Times Square worth a visit?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45924c0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"45924c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1107f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1107f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As someone who has visited New York City several times, I can say from personal experience that Times Square is absolutely a must-see. It&#8217;s an iconic square, known for its giant billboards, vibrant atmosphere, and constant flow of people from all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of bright lights, street performers, and nearby attractions makes for an unforgettable experience. However, keep in mind that it&#8217;s often very crowded and touristy. It might be wise to plan your visit carefully, perhaps early in the morning or later in the evening, to avoid the crowds.<\/p>\n<p>Times Square is not only a popular tourist attraction but also a cultural landmark that symbolizes the energy and diversity of New York City.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3da690 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a3da690\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa3f59e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa3f59e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">My tips for visiting Times Square<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbb28be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dbb28be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28c2f24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28c2f24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finally, I have a few tips for visiting Times Square.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Visit Times Square at night<\/h3>\n<p>The famous neon lights and digital billboards are at their best after sunset. The square truly takes on its iconic, vibrant atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Beware of pushy vendors<\/h3>\n<p>Street performers and vendors are everywhere. Don&#8217;t be pressured into buying photos or taking tours.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Explore the side streets<\/h3>\n<p>Wander down the side streets for charming shops, cafes, and hidden street art. This way, you&#8217;ll discover more than just the square itself.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d986fbc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d986fbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3cbb9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"c3cbb9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/edward-New-York-info.webp?w=1140&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Picture of New York Info\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNew York Info\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hi, I'm Edward and I'm crazy about New York. I've visited the city several times over the past few years, and on New York Info I share my personal experiences, practical tips, and recommendations to help you plan your trip to New York.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-author-box__button elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkinfo.nl\/en\/about-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore about me\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-953969a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"953969a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b845fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b845fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Special offers for a city trip to New York<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3969539 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3969539\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0e5d1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0e5d1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re planning a city trip to New York and would like to visit some of the sights, take advantage of the offers below.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7936e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a7936e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab02a39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"ab02a39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"9MML7BM\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"18597,404501,15252\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-498c69a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"498c69a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c574ef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c574ef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This blog contains affiliate links. 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