I am always fascinated by all of the lights in New York City! I wished I could have experienced the city at night, but it is just as spectacular in the day! I have visited New York City before, but usually it was a stopover flight to my next destination. New York is a fast paced city in the northeast United States and Times Square is at the heart of it all!
I learned quickly that Times Square is not a square but actually a long stretch of roadway that eventually meets at Broadway and Seventh Avenue. It is not a view that is unfamiliar to me as I have watched the New Years’ Eve ball drop from this location for quite a few number of years. There are over 300,000 people who visit Times Square on a daily basis to total about 50 million annually. Here is a view of the northern part of Times Square where the central building’s address is Two Times Square.
In a city where you can buy just about anything, Times Square is also the place to find discount tickets for the theater. Don’t be alarmed when the top shows are not available, as these sell out pretty quickly. Most likely you will find tickets for the Off Broadway shows or the long running productions. Look for the TKTS booth at the north end of Times Square for some of the best deals!
It is no doubt that Times Square is one of the most recognized pieces of real estate. From its humble beginnings to becoming one of the most popular metropolitan cities throughout the world, New York City is definitely a city with a rich history and an energy that compares with such a few.
So as I am standing amidst what is also known as the Center of the Universe, I take in the bright lights and neon signs, the crowded streets and passing taxis. My senses encompass the pulse of the city and I am mesmerized by it all. What an amazing experience!
Have you been to New York City? Did you visit Times Square? I would love to hear your favorite attractions and restaurants when you visit the Big Apple! Just leave a message in the comments below! Many thanks for reading my post and Happy Travels!
Where to Stay:
The Manhattan at Times Square
790 7th Avenue
New York, New York 10019
Telephone: 212 581 3300
Where to Eat:
Gramercy Tavern
42 E. 20th Street
New York, New York 10003
Telephone: 212 477 0777
The Grand Lodge at Yellowstone
Attending a conference with several colleagues, I always welcomed their recommendations for an amazing hotel and fabulous restaurants. We spent many a night at Old Town Mexican Café and Restaurant drinking margaritas and noshing on chips and salsa.
Following a zig-zag of streets, I continued strolling towards the shoreline where I arrived at Fisherman’s Wharf. I spent a few moments watching the street performers near Pier 39. Talented entertainers mesmerized their audience with magic tricks, feats of juggling and short stints at stand-up comedy. It was the first time I had ever seen a silver painted mime and was amazed at his talent of standing so still that I was convinced he was a statue. 
Our flight arrived early enough to visit a couple of Kaua’i’s amazing waterfalls before sailing the Na’ Pali coast. Kaua’i, also referred to as the “Garden Isle,” is known for its spectacular mountains. Home to the Waimea Canyon, is is also known as “the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.”
