Neon-light Central

by Ryan
(Los Angeles, CA)

One of the things that I love most about New York's Times Square is the overall grandiosity of the area. It is a clearly recognizable symbol of New York around the world, without a doubt. As a kid, I grew up watching the ball drop on New Year's Eve and always imagined what it would be like to see this in person. When visiting Times Square, it is truly an overwhelming hub of urban life. The neon lights, gigantic signs, billboards and ever present news streams are definitely a sight to be seen.

However, the immense draw of tourists from around the world has its drawbacks. Most notably, restaurants around Times Square are immensely overpriced. Even large chain restaurants, such TGI Fridays, take advantage of this tourist draw, and their prices are sometimes 20-40% higher than those in other parts of New York.

Despite these drawbacks, Times Square is certainly a place worth visiting, if only to see the sheer overwhelming aspects of the sight.