Since my mom and I were coming from north of the city, we left our car in the town of Larchmont and hopped on a Metro-North train to Grand Central Terminal. First-timers should definitely avoid driving in the actual city the roads are crowded, drivers are aggressive and there are lots and lots (and lots!) of pedestrians to avoid. To reach Times Square from outside of the city, though, commuter rail is your best friend. If you’re already close by, walking also works. The subway is the best option for accessing Times Square if you are staying in any one of New York’s five boroughs, including Manhattan. There are also a few tips, so you, too, can take on Times Square and - who knows? - maybe have the time of your life. The following is the story of our epic day - and night - immersed in Midtown madness. We embraced our out-of-towner roots as we embarked on our 24-hour adventure. My mom and I are Vermonters - we’re used to mountains, not metropolises.
Thus, be prepared: carry a water bottle and bring a sweater for indoor air-conditioning.
While I was excited to take on Times Square, I didn’t want to do it alone. Traversing the busy streets of Times Square is not for the faint of heart. I set myself a challenge: spend 24 hours in Times Square fully embracing the tourist experience.įor more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. You’d have to be crazy to venture into that section of Midtown.Īfter living in New York for the summer, I was curious: Is Times Square really all that bad? That part of town is for tourists and giant, googly-eyed mascots. If you ever mention Times Square to a New Yorker, they’ll wince and assure you that they never go there.
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