The neon heart of New York, with giant screens, theatres and crowds day and night.
Address: Manhattan, NY 10036
Times Square took its name from The New York Times, which moved its headquarters here in 1904. Every New Year's Eve since 1907, a ball has dropped from One Times Square at midnight.
Today about 300,000 people pass through on a typical day, surrounded by some of the biggest digital screens in the world. Halal food carts are common across Midtown.
All year; December for holiday lights.
Night, when the screens glow.
Extremely crowded; arrive many hours early.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
After The New York Times.
Yes, halal carts are common in Midtown.
Generally, but watch your belongings.
