Why do New Yorkers avoid Times Square?

It's difficult to get around in Times Square due to the number of tourists. New Yorkers (and regular commuters/visitors) know how to walk fast, how to anticipate traffic, how to move between people, when to cross the street, how to stay to the right, and where to get in and out of the subway.



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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.

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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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Things Not to Do in New York City
  • 01 of 09. Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Directions. ...
  • 02 of 09. Don't Stand in the Middle of the Sidewalk. ...
  • 03 of 09. Don't Lean on the Subway Poles. ...
  • 04 of 09. Don't Try to Skip Your Fare in the Subway. ...
  • 05 of 09. Don't Dress Like a Tourist. ...
  • 06 of 09. Don't Fall Victim to a Scam. ...
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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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Pay a visit to the inimitable Times Square to see the commercial and cultural heart of New York City. It's home to everything from street performers and protesters to family-friendly restaurants and attractions. In fact, it's possible to fill an entire vacation in just this one neighborhood!

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One of the main reasons why Times Square is so popular is the sheer amount of theaters along Broadway, in Lincoln Center, and the Theater District. You can catch award-winning plays and musicals all year long. The area is busiest during annual festivities, especially New Year's Eve.

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Times Square is a lively and fairly busy area both day and night. It is also a magnet for pickpockets and other petty thieves who blend into the crowded streets. Always be aware of your surroundings and keep your valuables tucked away and out of reach. Check out our posts ranking the 70 hotels in Times Square.

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Shiloh's Times Square Survival Guide: 10 Tips for Visiting Times Square
  1. Go at night. ...
  2. Don't ever look amazed. ...
  3. Don't talk to anyone you don't know. ...
  4. Know where you're going. ...
  5. Don't try to take a direct route. ...
  6. Carry some cash. ...
  7. Don't eat the food. ...
  8. Don't make Times Square your home base.


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Midnight Moment is the world's largest, longest-running digital art exhibition, synchronized on electronic billboards throughout Times Square nightly from 11:57pm to midnight.

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The distance between Times Square and Central Park is 2 miles.

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