10 Things to do in Times Square / Theater District That You Shouldn't Miss

January 4, 2022 Leida Jutras

Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
Restaurants in New York City

1. Times Square

Broadway, New York City, NY 10036 (212) 768-1560 [email protected] http://www.timessquarenyc.org/
Excellent
59%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55,987 reviews

Times Square

Central area in NYC that has many shops, restaurants, office buildings and flashing billboards around it.

Reviewed By 920paigea

Amazing place to visit and so different from everything I am used to, great to see in the day as well as at night, with lots of street performers to make the experience even more enjoyable!

2. Bryant Park

between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Ave, New York City, NY 10017 +1 236-565-2365 [email protected] http://bryantpark.org
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23,471 reviews

Bryant Park

Bryant Park has a French-style merry-go-round, open year-round, plus a well-maintained lawn, with chairs and tables. The outdoor Reading Room has picture books and summertime story times. In winter. Take a spin on the free ice-skating rink. The park also has clean bathrooms, a rarity in midtown.

Reviewed By Passport590427 - New York City, United States

It feels really magical at Christmas time, with its amazing ice-skating rink and the Christmas market, which offers a variety of good exotic food & superb views of the lit buildings around and the amazing frozen fountain

3. Broadway

599 Broadway, New York City, NY 10012-3235
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30,569 reviews

Broadway

The most famous theater district in the world.

Reviewed By Jcw1941 - Voorhees, United States

The NYC Times Square Hilton is a beautiful, clean and very modern facility with great access to all of the principal activities of NYC, including Broadway, Lincoln Center and the poignant sights of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The price was great and every part of our visit was made more enjoyable by this comfortanle facility in the heart of everything that's happening in NYC.

4. Gershwin Theater

222 W 52nd St, New York City, NY 10019-5802 +1 212-586-6510 http://www.gershwinbroadway.com/
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 569 reviews

Gershwin Theater

Broadway theater currently showing the smash hit musical "Wicked", the story of Oz before Dorothy arrived.

Reviewed By Stclair1958 - Collinsville, United States

Gershwin’s Theatre is the best place to catch a show in New York City, simply awesome, great atmosphere great service great seats don’t miss it

5. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

205 W 46th St, New York City, NY 10036-1409 +1 877-250-2929 http://www.TheAddamsFamilyMusical.com
Excellent
60%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 185 reviews

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Reviewed By SuziandFrank - Memphis, United States

This is a beautiful theatre, and the production was outstanding. Many stairs to maneuver if you need the restrooms, but that is the norm in NYC. Good staff and helpful ushers.

6. Neil Simon Theatre

250 W 52nd St, New York City, NY 10019-5802 +1 212-757-8646 http://www.neilsimontheatre.com/
Excellent
61%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 266 reviews

Neil Simon Theatre

Reviewed By Cpalex73 - Long Valley, United States

We saw The Illusionists Magic of the Holidays show and head a great time. The show was filled great magic acts and very funny jokes. It is great for kids and adults. Every illusionist has his own style and completely different acts, which kept this two hour show going by very quickly. The theater has a very good seating configuration, which gives you a great view, no matter where you sit.

7. New Amsterdam Theater

214 W 42nd St, New York City, NY 10036-7202 +1 866-870-2717 http://www.newamsterdamtheatre.org
Excellent
65%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 641 reviews

New Amsterdam Theater

The Historic New Amsterdam Theatre opened in 1903 and is currently home to the hit Broadway Musical ALADDIN..

Reviewed By B1249AS_ - Vladivostok, Russia

When buying tickets for the production of "Aladdin" musical we did not pay attention to the theatre it was playing in: it was just the fourth (and the last) Broadway show on the "must" list. Well, we were very-very wrong! In addition to the great show we got a chance to admire the beautiful theatre interior, boasting great design and intricate details. The New Amsterdam Theater even has it's own exhibition! Unfortunately we did not have time enough to study all the showcases and items on display but we learned a bit about the theater's history, i.e. we learned that in the past it was home for the famous "Ziegfield Follies" troupe. Hope next time in NYC we' ll allocate more time for the tour of the New Amsterdam Theatre!

8. Minskoff Theatre

1515 Broadway, New York City, NY 10036-8901 +1 212-869-0550 http://disney.go.com/theatre/thelionking/broadway/#/home/
Excellent
62%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 264 reviews

Minskoff Theatre

Reviewed By kdsurp - Tampa, United States

The Minskoff Theatre is beautiful, clean & our seats were great. They did a marvelous job of designing the stage for "The Lion King" production. We fall in the category of folks who thought the show was fantastic! From the Actors, to the costumes, to the music, to the incredible staging design, everything about this show was well worth it!

9. Winter Garden Theatre

1634 Broadway, New York City, NY 10019-6852 +1 212-239-6200 http://shubert.nyc/theatres/winter-garden/
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 215 reviews

Winter Garden Theatre

Reviewed By Chilli48 - Lymington, United Kingdom

An old, iconic theatre located in the heart of the Theatre District, part of the Shubert Organisation. Very small foyer. The stalls area of the seating is wide. There is a balcony and a number of boxes at the side of the auditorium. We saw a matinee of "Beetlejuice" which was superb. If you are a tourist in NY. then a ticket for this show is money well spent.

10. Marquis Theatre

211 W 45th St, New York City, NY 10036-3902 +1 212-382-0100 http://www.marquistheatre.com/
Excellent
59%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 185 reviews

Marquis Theatre

Reviewed By V1156IXchristinem - Ridgefield, United States

Most of the other theaters make patrons wait outside. This theater is located inside the hotel. While lines were long, it was nice not being outside. The theatre is efficiently run. The seats were comfortable and staggered so viewing was not blocked. We saw Tootsie, which was hilarious! The staging was incredible, set changes were seamless, which enhanced the pace of the play.

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