Times Square

Iconic Times Square, the world's most visited attraction, pulsates with energy, lights, and Broadway shows.

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Best time to visit

April to June, September to November

Languages

English

Coordinates

40.759°, -73.985°

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1Times Square is visited by over 50 million people each year.
2It is home to the annual New Year's Eve ball drop, watched by over a billion people worldwide.
3The square is named after the New York Times newspaper, which was headquartered there from 1904 to 1913.

1904: Construction of the New York Times headquarters, which gave the square its name.
1913: The first New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
1933: The Coca-Cola sign was installed, becoming an iconic symbol of the square.