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Neighborhoods: Theater District - Times Square, Midtown

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Last updated 11.30.09

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The Astors developed Times Square in the 1830s as a silk-stocking neighborhood. The square got its current name when the New York Times moved in at the turn of the century. After new subways brought thousands of commuters to 42nd Street, the city's theaters moved up from the Bowery and lower Broadway. By 1928, 264 shows were playing in 76 theaters. Stars crowded into Sardi's and the Knickerbocker Hotel. Million-watt advertising "spectaculars" lit up the night. Times Square today has hosed off the grime of the '70s and '80s to compete for tourist families' dollars. Boarded-up sex shops have…

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The red "ticket booth" providing cheap tickets to great broadway shows is a must for every visitor, and for there are plenty of cozy pubs around for after the show.”
  2. “The best cant get any better for cheap electric fun- good anytime you want to 'see NY' The shopping is getting more diverse but there are plenty of places to eat, play games, see shows.”
drinks
50.0% positive
  1. “Of course, it's the home of some of New York's cheesiest and most expensive attractions - Broadway musicals, TRL, super-large screen TVs showing muted newsreels and the Toys-R-Us Wheel, so maybe, for an unabashed day of tourism, you could blow bucks on Ma”
  2. “The ESPN place looks impressive but there isn't really much in there other than a restaurant and bar.”
food quality
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Another string of good places to stop by and have a good meal, they do handle mst of their restaurants in the way you would want them to.”
  2. “Of course, it's the home of some of New York's cheesiest and most expensive attractions - Broadway musicals, TRL, super-large screen TVs showing muted newsreels and the Toys-R-Us Wheel, so maybe, for an unabashed day of tourism, you could blow bucks on Ma”
  3. “would not recommend eating at any of the restaurants in times square, the food is mediocre at best and the service lousy and the prices.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The best cant get any better for cheap electric fun- good anytime you want to 'see NY' The shopping is getting more diverse but there are plenty of places to eat, play games, see shows.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It's definitely a great place to visit.”
  2. “good place for Souvineers.”
  3. “think the best place to go in my city is Times Square.”
service
33.3299994468689% positive
  1. “The art through that crowd, if your browsing, browse, dont let the bustle of the people disturb you, get into the groove, its not that bad being a transplant and see the city come alive.”
  2. “times square is always full of people.”
  3. “The enviorment is family friendly, and I was never once aprehensive about going out walking at night.”
  4. “would not recommend eating at any of the restaurants in times square, the food is mediocre at best and the service lousy and the prices.”
  5. “That said, unless you have a strange fetish for being in chaotic masses of people, I'd stay away between 7-8pm and 10-11:30pm.”
  6. “try to avoid it at all costs if i can, just to avoid being knocked over and pushed by rude tourists and annoying street vendors.”
value
75.0% positive
  1. “would not recommend eating at any of the restaurants in times square, the food is mediocre at best and the service lousy and the prices.”
  2. “Of course, it's the home of some of New York's cheesiest and most expensive attractions - Broadway musicals, TRL, super-large screen TVs showing muted newsreels and the Toys-R-Us Wheel, so maybe, for an unabashed day of tourism, you could blow bucks on Ma”
  3. “The best cant get any better for cheap electric fun- good anytime you want to 'see NY' The shopping is getting more diverse but there are plenty of places to eat, play games, see shows.”
  4. “The red "ticket booth" providing cheap tickets to great broadway shows is a must for every visitor, and for there are plenty of cozy pubs around for after the show.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/17/11

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/05/03

Unbelievable

by tee_nyc

You quickly find out why they call this the "Crossroads of the World", neon and huge TV screens explode with brightness along Broadway. How can you complain its too crowded? This is New York, baby.

4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

09/02/03

What a Rush

by rudee

Times Square is a rush if you haven't been there before. It overwhelms you. It engulfs you. It's an experience you'll never forget. A good place for Souvineers. Just a tip if you are buying any of the many T-shirts various venders are selling: The shirts with the ripped tags mean they were rejected at the factory, thus they have flaws. i.e. crooked lettering, etc. People can get a little pushy at times, so you'll need to have patience.

  • Pros: Great atmosphere
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/01/03

Times Square Is GREAT

by Carolin_Elsey

Times Square is GREAT! It is so bright and busy! There are so many shops and attractions! It is true, the city that doesn't sleep! But buy your souveniers elsewhere! You can find the same stuff on Canal Street at MUCH CHEAPER prices!

  • Pros: FUN, FUN, FUN
  • Cons: EXPENSIVE, EXPENSIVE, EXPENSIVE
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/07/03

times square = day light

by eet

love it! only place at night where it seems like the suns out, its so bright!

  • Pros: always seems sunny
  • Cons: crowded

The Details on Times Square

Place Categories:

  • good only place
  • excellent level
  • great new times square
  • not mediocre food
  • always full times square
  • great attraction
  • favorite new york
  • never once aprehensive enviorment
  • bad being
  • best madison sqaure
  • good meal
  • chaotic masses
  • extremely expensive cocktails
  • even enjoy simple lightbox
  • best cant
  • great broadway shows
  • awesome exhilirating
  • rude tourists
  • big lights
  • great walk
  • pushy people
  • interesting shops
  • cozy pubs
  • love nyc
  • awesome feeling
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