Times Square New York - You need to see it to believe it! |
It was 7:30 PM on a summer evening, darkness was falling, and three hillbillies
from Tennessee climbed the stairs from the
New York City Subway to the lights of
Times Square....
It was a sight to see (I am talking about it being a sight to see the three of
us standing there with our mouths hanging open)....then to top it all off, my 12
year old daughter, Amanda says.... THIS IS WHERE I WANT TO LIVE!!!! She
will probably do it too.....stay tuned....
Times Square is home to 22 Landmark Broadway Theaters (Be sure to check out our New York City Broadway Shows adventure), music and live entertainment, great restaurants, and fabulous shopping, but it also has a very rich history.
Times Square was originally named Longacre Square, and did not take
on its name of Times Square until 1904. In 1904 then name was changed to
Times Square to commemorate the official opening of the new headquarters of the
New York Times. At that time, Times Square New York had already been
established as an entertainment mecca, and carries on that tradition today.
Wile visiting Times Square, we enjoyed the huge Toys-R-Us store, which features a 60 ft tall indoor Ferris Wheel, but mostly we just enjoyed seeing the sights of Times Square New York.
If you are looking for some more information on Times Square, including the history of Times Square, check out The Times Square Alliance website.
Times Square Reviews
Our Tips
Stay together
- it was extremely crowded when we were there.
Go during the
day, but also try to visit during the evening too just to see the lights....
If you have very small children, or
do not like crowds, you might not want to try Times Square....
Times Square Books
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