• January 2, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Bryant Park

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2. Madame Tussauds New York

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3. One Times Square

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4. Self Guided Walking Tour

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5. The Daily Show With Trevor Noah

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6. The Knickerbocker Hotel

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7. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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8. The New Victory Theater

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9. Times Square Church

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10. TKTS Booth

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11. Dave and Buster's Times Square

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12. Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

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13. Top of the Rock

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14. OMEscape at Times Square

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Times Square is the beating heart of Manhattan’s Midtown West where costumed characters entertain crowds under the bright lights of massive digital billboards. There is always a line of people on the red staircase above the TKTS Discount Booth. Bryant Park offers a verdant oasis surrounded by a jungle of skyscrapers. Gulliver’s Gate and Madame Tussauds museum are fun attractions to visit. Times Square is one of the best stops to make on your road trip through NY state.

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