Frequently Asked Questions

Times Square is teeming with New York City souvenir shops big and small, as well as street vendors selling NYC-themed items. For Broadway souvenirs, renowned One Shubert Alley gift shop, situated between the Shubert and Booth theaters (map) in the Theater District, is famous for its broad selection of official Broadway show memorabilia, including posters, clothing and other merchandise.

Times Square and Theater District offer a wide array of dining options, from grab-and-go counter service to fine dining. Restaurant Row (46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues) is a popular and convenient option with dozens of eateries serving food from around the world.

New York City's world-famous Central Park is a few short blocks north of Times Square and the Theater District. Bryant Park is another popular green space nearby, adjacent to the New York Public Library building in midtown Manhattan. Both parks offer visitors a tranquil oasis in the heart of busy midtown Manhattan.

The Theater District offers an abundance of dining options from grab-and-go counter service to fine dining. In particular, Restaurant Row is a popular spot for theatergoers, given its convenient location and knowledgeable waitstaff who are familiar with the time constraints of pre-show dining.  

There are countless overlooked or hidden gems near Times Square. A short list includes The Drama Bookshop, the iconic New York Public Library building on 42nd Street, and the Central Park Zoo.

Home to Top of the Rock observation deck, Radio City Music Hall and other famous sites, Rockefeller Center is situated between 5th and 6th Avenues and 47th and 51st Streets, making it easily accessible from Times Square and the Theater District.

If you have some time before your show, step just outside of Times Square to find more affordable options. Some great neighborhoods to check out nearby are Hell's Kitchen and Koreatown.

Concerts, live tapings, and the ball drop are all staples of a classic New Year's Eve in Times Square. Get more information here.

The Theater District is accessible for all visitors with many pedestrian plazas, and most of the subway stations in the Theater District area are accessible by elevator. 

TKTS booths offer theater tickets for sale at discounted prices. A limited number of Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals, plays and dance productions are on sale every day at 20% to 50% off regular prices. There is a TKTS Booth at Times Square and at Lincoln Center. Matinee performances can be purchased the day before, but tickets to evening performances must be purcahsed that day. Get more information here.

Times Square is fully lit and busy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Public safety officers in partnership with the New York City Police Department work nonstop to ensure the safety of all visitors. Learn more about public safety in Times Square here.

All Broadway theaters are located no more than a few blocks from the closest subway stop. Taxis and ride share services can take you door to door, but Times Square is often very congested with nearly 35 shows starting at the same time. As showtimes approach, you can often walk much faster than you can drive.