Times Square
Times Square · New York, USA
'The Crossroads of the World': the neon-lit, crowded heart of New York
Antes de ir · Know before you go
- Beware the 'free CD' scam (take one and they'll demand money)
- don't get stung for high prices after posing with costumed characters
- New Year's Eve controls are very strict, so check announcements in advance.
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Culture
Cultura y costumbres
Contexto cultural
Named after the New York Times, it has been New York's stage since 1904: Broadway curtains, the countdown of the New Year's Eve ball and the revelry of street performers. It's the launch pad of American pop culture and the 'New York dream' made concrete — on an ordinary day some 200,000–250,000 people walk through; stand on the red steps and the crowds flow like a river under neon bright as day.
Costumbres locales
- Tip street performers you pose with
- Broadway shows must be booked in advance — dress appropriately
- New Yorkers walk fast, so don't stop suddenly on the pavement.
Religión y creencias
- A secular commercial district
- no religious affiliation.
Etiquette
Normas y tabúes
Normas que se aplican aquí
Driving in the US: what to do when police pull you over
- Signal right and pull over safely to the right
- Roll down your window after stopping, before the officer reaches you
- At night, turn on the interior light
- Keep both hands on the wheel and ask passengers to keep their hands visible too
- Getting out and walking towards the police car
- Suddenly reaching for the glovebox, a pocket or under the seat
Sudden movements may be read as a threat and become dangerous. The wording of the rules varies slightly between states.
Sin verificarFuente: Texas Department of Public Safety driver handbook
No lo haga DON'T
- Beware the 'free CD' scam (take one and they'll demand money)
- don't get stung for high prices after posing with costumed characters
- New Year's Eve controls are very strict, so check announcements in advance.
Lo que aprecian los locales DO
- New Yorkers appreciate efficient, courteous visitors
- seeing a Broadway musical (via the TKTS discount booth) and a late-night jazz bar is the right way to do 'a New York night'.
Plan your visit
Información práctica
Consejos de viaje
- The neon is at its best at night. Free
- book Broadway tickets weeks ahead
- arrive in the late afternoon for the night view plus a show
- 42nd Street subway station is right there.
Eat nearby
Qué comer cerca
Imprescindible
- New York pizza
- Hot-dog cart snacks
- American food around Broadway
New York pizza, hot-dog cart snacks, American food around Broadway, Jewish deli, desserts
| Dónde comer | Chains around the square (with a premium); walk to the Ninth Avenue restaurant strip in Hell's Kitchen (local prices), the Bryant Park market (seasonal) |
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| Normas en la mesa | Ask the price first at street food carts (some have no prices displayed) |
| Precio orientativo por persona | Fast food USD 15–28 ≈ CNY 107–199, main meals USD 35–60 ≈ CNY 249–426 |
| Consejos | Restaurants in the middle of the square are about convenience — for flavour, go to Ninth Avenue. |
Los precios son orientativos a octubre de 2026, no presupuestos exactos; en zonas con tipos de cambio muy variables solo se da un intervalo aproximado en yuanes.
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Photos
Fotos
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Fuentes y notas de verificación
Times Square Alliance: footfall data
Compiled from NYC Tourism guides to Times Square
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