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Times Square

A sight in Midtown, Manhattan, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Night.

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Times Square in Midtown, Manhattan
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Why go

The billboards and Broadway theaters are at their best after dark.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Manhattan, alongside 4 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with New York Marriott Marquis and Times Square Ball Drop. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Midtown
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Night

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Manhattan. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    New York Marriott Marquis

    Big Times Square hotel on Broadway; rooms on the right side look straight down at the ball drop.

    Stay · Midtown Manhattan · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Times Square Ball Drop

    The ball atop One Times Square drops at 11:59 p.m., followed by confetti and fireworks over a crowd of about a million.

    Sight · Midtown Manhattan · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Birdland

    Jazz club named for Charlie Parker, now on West 44th Street, with two or more sets a night.

    Activity · Midtown Manhattan · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Joe's Pizza

    Classic thin New York slice, served fast since 1975.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Le Bernardin

    Eric Ripert's seafood restaurant on West 51st Street, with three Michelin stars and a formal tasting menu.

    Food · Midtown Manhattan · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Top of the Rock

    Open-air decks atop Rockefeller Center with a clear view of the Empire State Building and Central Park.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Times Square is a stop on our NYC Cultural Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Manhattan

Another curated sight in Manhattan. See the full Manhattan guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Manhattan run from 36°F in January to 85°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Times Square itself, we suggest: Night.

Modelled monthly averages for Manhattan from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Manhattan weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Times Square, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Manhattan, NY 10036, USA
Coordinates
40.75797, -73.98554
Destination
Manhattan, New York

Times Square: quick answers

How much time do you need at Times Square?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Times Square. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Times Square?

Our pick: Night. Insider tip: Check the TKTS booth for same-day discount Broadway tickets.

Is Times Square free?

Yes, we list Times Square as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Times Square?

Times Square is at Manhattan, NY 10036, USA, in Midtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Times Square?

Times Square appears on NYC Cultural Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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