in New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching
from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. The extended Times Square area, also called
the Theatre District, consists of the blocks between Sixth and Eighth Avenues from
east to west, and West 40th and West 53rd Streets from south to north, making up
the western part of the commercial area of Midtown Manhattan.
Formerly named Longacre Square, Times Square was renamed in April 1904 after
The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly erected Times Building,
which is now called One Times Square and is the site of the annual ball drop on
New Year's Eve. Times Square, nicknamed "The Crossroads of the World" and "The
Great White Way," has achieved the status of an iconic world landmark and is a
symbol of New York City and the United States
Times Square, the most bustling square of New York, is known for its many Broadway theatres,
cinemas and super signs.
Times Square has all sorts of fun, exciting and informative tours
to explore other parts of the city. You can Choose from walking, bike,
bus, food, limo, TV, landmark, ethnic or water tours.
Times Square Alliance estimates an average of more than 2,000
pedestrians traversing a block of 7th Avenue during a 15-minute weekday period.
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