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Times Square: The Greatest Place for People Watching

by SuzyQ
(Richmond, VA)

If you had to pick one place that symbolizes New York City and all it has to offer, it would be Times Square. This has been one of the most popular tourist attractions for decades, documented by photographers and historians who recorded both magical and tragic moments. (Who can forget the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt photo of an American sailor kissing a young woman on VJ Day in 1945? It was taken in Times Square.)

Today, Times Square still holds its magic and allure, but for me, it is the best place for people watching. No matter what time of the day or night it might be, it is a Mecca for people from all over the world as they are become mesmerized by the neon lights, the honking horns of taxis, the news ticker encircling the One Times Square Building and the hustle and bustle that makes this area so vibrant. Whether you?re summoned by shopkeepers to look at their wares, or buying some food from a street vendor, Times Square has the most diversity of any area in the city.

From young to old, everyone who comes to Times Square is captivated by the lights and activities. No trip to New York City is complete without a stop at Times Square. And bring your camera!