Times Square - Most Visited Tourist Landmark in the World

When I found that Times Square is most popular tourist landmark (attraction) in the world with more then 35 mil. travellers. I was surprised. First question that pop up at that moment is why and what tourists can see there.

Historically was titled Longacre Square. Original name was changed in April 1904. Sometimes famous as the "Crossroads of the World" has achieved the position of an iconic concern landmark and has become a symbolization of New York City.

Theoretically, Times Square is a field crossing in Manhattan, a borough of New York City, at the junction of street and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. The Times Square Atlantic consists of the blocks between Sixth and Eighth Avenues from east to west, and West 40th and West 53rd Streets from south to north, making up the western conception of the advertisement area of Midtown Manhattan.

Now days is famous because of New Year's Eve ball drop, an circumstance co-produced by the Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment.

Times Square now days boasts attractions such as ABC's Times Square Studios, where Good Morning America is programme live, an elaborate Toys "R" Us store, and competing Hershey's and M&M's stores across the street from each other, as well as restaurants such as Ruby Foo's (Chinese food), the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company (seafood), Planet Hollywood Restaurant and Bar (theme restaurant) and Carmine's (Italian) along with a sort of multiple flick theaters. It has also attracted a sort of super financial, publishing, and media firms to set up headquarters in the area. This Atlantic is also well known from movies and video spots.

So, is it worth first place as travel landmark number one. Yes if you same urban experience but if you are cultural or history fan you will be very disappointed. They will feature it's just a bunch of billboards and lights.

My personal rate is thumb up!

I'm owner of Travel guides web site with GPS locations.

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