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Times Square

An iconic commercial and entertainment hub known for massive billboards, Broadway theaters, and New Year's Eve ball drop celebrations.

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Renamed for The New York Times when the newspaper set up its headquarters at 1 Times Square in 1904, Times Square’s is an illuminated landmark that is recognizable worldwide. Home to Broadway theaters, restaurants, shops, and apartments, the public square is illuminated 24/7. Look up at 11:57 p.m. each night to watch Midnight Moment, a coordinated three-minute work of digital art that temporarily replaces the advertisements on 15 screens.

laurenmack 4 years ago

Times Square Guides

  • Best New Years Eve Celebrations in the US

    mustangdmv (Danielle Call)
    Looking to get away for New Years Eve but still want to stay close to home? Check out this list of fun and different NYE celebrations throughout the US. From the Peach drop in Atlanta to the Torchlight parade in Alaska, you'll find that there is more to New Years Eve than Times Square!