Times Square in New York: Is it worth a visit?

January 31, 2024 New York Info Comments Off

Times Square in New York is the most visited place in Manhattan and it is an absolute must see. Times Square is a square bustling with energy and activity. It has spectacular neon lighting and beautiful large LED screens. Times Square “costs” you no more than an hour, but the memories are indelible. Times Square can be found in Midtown Manhattan from West 42nd Street to West 47th Street.

How many billboards are there in Times Square?

Times Square has more than 50 LED billboards with an average size of 186 square meters. On the LED billboards you mainly see advertising advertisements for the world’s largest brands. The largest billboard in Times Square belongs to Google. And it costs $2.5 million a month and it’s eight stories high.

Shopping in Times Square

If you like shopping, you can indulge yourself in Times Square. The place is bursting with trendy stores where you will find all the well-known brands. Fun stores in Times Square that you must have seen are:

1. Forever 21 (trendy clothing store for the real shop-aholic)
2. M&M Mega Store (if you like sweets)
3. Hershey’s Chocolate World (chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate)
4. Tasty D-light (delicious low-calorie ice cream, delicious in the summer)
5. Crumbs Bake Shop (cupcakes and other delicious pastries)
6. Disney Store (two floors full of Disney merchandise including a real fairytale castle)

What Restaurants are there in Times Square?

In addition to many shops, Times Square also has many themed restaurants that are also quite pricey. Our advice is to go to a restaurant outside Times Square if you want to eat. The prices and quality of the food are much better there. And you eat among real New Yorkers, and that’s why you come to New York!

Beware of scams in Times Square

Times Square is fantastic, the lights, the sounds and the millions of people around you, but unfortunately it is also a place where you have to be careful not to get ripped off. When you walk around Times Square you will definitely notice two types of individuals and we at New York Info advise you to stay away from them as much as possible!

Fake monks in Time Square

Fake Tibetan monks roam the streets of Times Square dressed in orange robes, stopping tourists by giving a small gift they say cleanses the soul. It can be a card or a small object. DON’T TAKE IT!

1. Politely say no and move on, don’t stop.
2. If you take what they give you, as soon as you get it in your hands they will start asking you for money.

We have heard stories of people being forced to pay $80 to get these fake monks to leave.

Time Square mascots

you better ignore the dressed-up men in Times Square disguised as popular characters from movies. You better not take pictures of them there, because you will then be aggressively asked for tips.

1. What we strongly recommend is that you AGREE before having your picture taken with them.
2. Ask CLEARLY how much it costs to take a photo, take some money out of your pocket (for example a $5 bill), take the photo and hand the money over to them. And Then Walk On Again.

What do New Yorkers think of Times Square?

New Yorkers don’t really like Times Square. They find it too crowded, too expensive and full of tacky restaurant chains and tourist attractions. You also often hear that New Yorkers believe that Times Square has nothing to do with the real culture of New York. And we kind of agree. There is so much more to see outside Times Square. So be sure to visit Times Square during the day and in the evening, but don’t stick around for your entire vacation, New York is so much more than just Times Square.

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