FAQs
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Where exactly is Times Square?
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Why is it called "Times Square"?
Located at the heart of Manhattan and visited by more than 50 million people every year, Times Square has earned its reputation as the Crossroads of the World. Situated in the center of the Theater District and just a block from Hotel Edison, Times Square offers a world of flashing lights, theaters, flagship shopping, and plenty of people-watching.
In addition to annual events like the world-famous New Year's Eve ball drop, Times Square hosts seasonal events throughout the year, including movie screenings, concerts, art installations, and even fitness classes. Pop-up shops and events are also as common as the infamous characters that roam about the pedestrian plazas.
Explore a world of shopping at destinations like M&M's World, the Disney Store, M.A.C., Swatch, and many more, including small business stores and souvenir shops where you can pickup an "I Heart NY" shirt.