Congratulations! You’ve bought your plane tickets, you got your hotel, you are coming to New York City! Now, you need to know what to pack for New York City. Fortunately, we at Welcome to Times Square are NYC experts, and we are here to tell you exactly what to pack for your trip to NYC. [...]read moreWhat to Pack for New York City
It is not uncommon to hear local New Yorkers grumbling about the MTA and giving long lasting orations about their complaints regarding the subway. In the summer the subway is too hot. In the winter the subway is too cold. The subway is always too crowded, too dirty, and way too slow. But did you [...]read moreBest Things to Do in NYC for Train Fans
If you’ve been watching HBO’s The Gilded Age, you’re also probably furiously googling the real-life people the characters are based on. Some of the characters in HBO’s The Gilded Age are completely fictional. For exampl: Mr. Borden, the chef, expertly played by Douglas Sills and Ms. Bruce as perfectly depicted by Celia Keenan-Bolger. Other characters [...]read moreThe Scandalous Lives of Gilded Age Elite
New York City has two Major League baseball teams. The New York Yankees play at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. The New York Mets play at CitiField in Queens. Both teams are fun to cheer for, and as you can imagine, have built up quite a rivalry with one another. “Are you a Yankees or [...]read moreWhat to Know About Seeing a Mets Game at CitiField
If you are a New Yorker, odds are that you heard in 2026 the subway fare will be increasing to $3. As such, this felt like a great time to discuss the history of fare collection on the New York City subway. What did it cost to ride the subway when it first opened in [...]read moreHistory of Subway Fares
At the top of almost every list of “Best Things to Do in NYC During the Summer” is “Visit Coney Island.” Coney Island is a trek from midtown Manhattan, so is a visit to Coney Island worth it? What is there to do at Coney Island? And, how do you get to Coney Island? We [...]read moreGuide to Coney Island
If you’re thinking of moving to Manhattan, or simply taking a vacation to Manhattan, you need a guide to Manhattan’s many multifaceted neighborhoods. New York City, and especially Manhattan, comprises many tiny neighborhoods stacked on top of one another, and each has its own unique identity, feel, energy, and personality. In this final installment of [...]read moreGuide to Manhattan Neighborhoods Part 4
If you’re thinking of moving to Manhattan, or simply taking a vacation to Manhattan, you need a guide to Manhattan’s many multifaceted neighborhoods. New York City, and especially Manhattan, comprises many tiny neighborhoods stacked on top of one another, and each has its own unique identity, feel, energy, and personality. Let’s explore which you should [...]read moreGuide to Manhattan Neighborhoods Part 3
Manhattan is comprised of many smaller neighborhoods, and each almost feels like its own city. It can be a little confusing to navigate these neighborhoods, so we’ve put together a guide to help, whether you are thinking of moving to NYC, or just visiting NYC. We are starting at the southern tip of Manhattan and [...]read moreA Guide to Manhattan Neighborhoods Part 2
If you’re thinking of moving to Manhattan, or simply taking a vacation to Manhattan, you need a guide to Manhattan’s many multifaceted neighborhoods. New York City, and especially Manhattan, comprises many tiny neighborhoods stacked on top of one another, and each has its own unique identity, feel, energy, and personality. Let’s explore which you should [...]read moreGuide to Manhattan Neighborhoods: Part 1
Ellis Island is one of the premiere historical sites people visit during a trip to NYC. It was the very first federal immigrant processing center in the United States and it’s estimated that one quarter of all Americans can trace their ancestry back to someone who passed through Ellis Island. Despite its popularity, few people [...]read moreHistory of Ellis Island
New York City is the perfect place to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks and the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition are just the tip of the iceberg. New York City was the heart of the early days of the American Revolution. The Declaration of Independence was read allowed in [...]read moreThe Perfect NYC Fourth of July Itinerary
