Time Square is World Famous. But it is only one tiny area that makes up Manhattan. Most New Yorkers don't go to Time Square unless they are going to a Broadway Show. Yes it's an eye opening spot with all the lights and Clubs and Touristy Museum like the World famous Wax Museum.

While many locals claim to avoid Times Square at all costs, the reality is that "real" New Yorkers pass through it daily, primarily out of necessity. The Times Square–42nd Street station is the busiest hub in the NYC subway system, serving over 200,000 riders every day across twelve different train lines. Beyond commuting, New Yorkers visit the area for Broadway theater, world-class film screenings, and specific professional obligations in the many nearby office towers. While they may not linger to take photos with costumed characters or dine at the themed chain restaurants, they are a constant presence in the crowd. During the holiday season or major events, New Yorkers tend to navigate the peripheral streets to bypass the heaviest tourist density, but the area's role as the "Crossroads of the World" and a central transit artery means it is woven into the functional fabric of life for millions of city residents, whether they enjoy the neon lights or merely tolerate them.