Is Times Square busy at 4am?

I worked on a tv show late into the night. By the time we wrapped, I had Times Square to myself at 4am. There were very few cars driving through and very few people around. Take a look at what a typically crowded area of town looks like without the crowds and creepy mascots.



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Constantly Flooded with People. Nearly half a million people walk through Times Square every single day. While it can be exciting at first, and is always extremely entertaining, it can also wear you down if you're in a rush or feel like you need space.

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Every night from 11:57pm to 12am, billboards throughout Times Square take a break from their regularly scheduled programming to display digital artworks.

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What are the NYC rush hour traffic patterns? Like many big cities, it is best to avoid roads during rush hour New York — typically from 8-9 a.m. and 3-7 p.m.

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Low season in New York is from January to March. If you're used to cold winters, this can be a great time to visit, as you'll be able to enjoy lower hotel rates, visit uncrowded museums, and get cheap Broadway tickets.

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How long does it take to walk through Times Square? Walking is about about 9 blocks the blocks going east are long the blocks going north are short. You have 6 blocks going north and 3-4 blocks between avenues which are long. Time depends on how fast you walk but it is very walkable.

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Hate people? Then you might want to avoid the most crowded part of Times Square, dubbed “The Bow Tie.” It spans between Broadway and Seventh Ave from 41st to 47th Street.

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' And another tourist, speaking from experience, said that the fact that locals do not go to Times Square should be a tale-tell sign itself. They said: 'Illuminated signs, over priced restaurants, theatres, tacky souvenir shops and crowds of tourists. Its an area avoided by locals, and for good reason.

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Most visitors to New York (whether first-time or return) will want to stay in Manhattan, and the best area to stay in Manhattan for most tourists is in Midtown's Theater District.

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Naturally, since Times Square is pedestrian-friendly free from cars, it's an excellent place for street performers to make some cash.

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Frequently Asked Questions about New York Solo Travel New York is one of the safest cities in America — MUCH safer than it was during the 90s, 80s, and earlier. With keeping an eye on your belongings and using common sense, you'll likely have a very safe time in New York.

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Times Square is the most visited place globally with 360,000 pedestrian visitors a day, amounting to over 131 million a year.

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