A Visit to Times Square, Done Differently
After you see the bright lights of Times Square, New York City’s most famous block of ultra-expensive advertising, make the most of your day by visiting the best things to see and do near this landmark, from museums to theaters and parks.
Times Square has come a long way since its gritty 1970s incarnation. The fluorescent lights advertising X-rated movie screenings have morphed into family-friendly advertising for global brands like Coca-Cola.
It might underwhelm in person, but Times Square is emblematic of New York City. Once you’ve checked the obligatory M&M’s store off your list, make the most of your day with Culture Trip’s guide to things to do and see around this New York landmark.
1. Richard Rodgers Theatre
Theater
The hub of the Theater District lies in Times Square, so it’d be silly not to take in one of New York’s cultural exports. The Richard Rodgers Theatre is just one of many where you can see a top-notch musical. Named for the composer of the illustrious songwriting duo Rodgers & Hammerstein, the theater was built in 1925 and has since housed 11 Tony Award-winning Best Plays and Best Musicals, making it the reigning champ by numbers.
2. Madame Tussauds, New York
Museum
3. MOMA
Museum
4. Bryant Park, New York
Library, Park
5. Rockefeller Center
Building, Cathedral, Park
Consisting of 19 buildings, 14 of which are beautifully molded in the Art Deco fashion of their day, Rockefeller Center is more than just an ode to the eponymous family’s wealth. In the winter, the famous ice-skating rink makes for a movie moment as you glide by the towering Christmas tree seen round the world, and in summer (or any season) a tour with an NBC page can land you free tickets to The Tonight Show.
6. The Morgan Library and Museum, New York
Bookstore, Library, Market, Museum, Music Venue
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