Thoughts on Times Square

People visiting New York City will most likely sooner or later come to Times Square around 42nd and 47th Street. Before our New York visit, I didn’t know more than Times Square equals Broadway, a famous theater district.

Although the safety is much better today than before 9/11, keep your wallet and other valuable belongings in a safe place to avoid pickpockets. And don’t get fooled by the photographers who assure you a great portrait with Times Square in the background. The results don’t turn out half as good as their example photos. So, bring your own camera. And skip the souvenir shops around Times Square and listen to free music in the spacious Virgin Megastore instead. One of my favorite shops on Times Square was Quicksilver, mostly because I liked watching the different takes on surf- and snowboard sessions on the huge screen above the store.

For happenings and things to do around Times Square, check out the online issue of Times Square or visit The Official Website of Times Square.