Fun Facts

• Times Square host over 39 million visitors annually.
• "Famous for it's electric, neon, illuminated signs including Coca-Cola, NASDAQ and the TOSHIBA.
• On New Year's Eve, almost a million people join together to celebrate the ball dropping. An annual tradition held on December 31st.
• Times Square is known as "The Small World", "The Crossroads of the World", "The Great White Way" and "The Tenderloin" because it was the most desirable place in the 1920's.
• On February, 2011 Times Square became officially smoke free.

Reviews

"Crazy, yet a must!"

"Everyone should see the place at least once."

"Can't go to NYC without seeing Times Square!"

"Although very crowded, TS is a must see."

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History

On April 9th, 1904 Times Square was named after the New York Times. Before Times Square though, it was Long Acre Square. It wasn't always a seemingly never ending crowded, bright, must see location. During the World War II era, what we now know as Times Square was a place for crime and prostitution. Times Square has always been a liberal space as when people visited, they pushed past what most would see as a limit. This was a place where lesbians and gays could find a sense freedom during that time period. Even though Times Square had a rough past, today it stands as a desirable location and its very successful.

Visiting Times Square

From West 42nd Street to West 47th Manhattan, NY, Times Square is full of shops, music, diversity and endless entertainment. The buzz never ends, it is the center of the city that never sleeps. Extremely famous for its electric lights and contagious thrilling atmosphere, Times Square demands attention. Always sure to get your heart racing and your blood pumping, if you're looking for excitement, Times Square is sure to give you an adrenaline rush with its crowded spaces, big lights and its never ending fun.