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History of Times Square
The New York Times building officially opened on New Year's
Eve 1904 on 43rd street. They celebrated with a huge street
party with fire works. The party proved to be so successful
that the entire neighborhood, now called Times Square became
more famous gathering area for New Yorkers than the previous
preferred City hall Park. The crowds started becoming so large
that Times Square started blending into New York's socio-economic
within no time.
But by the mid 20's Times Square became a hot bed of sleaze
and disrepute. The Depression of 1929 was a major set back,
which resulted in sharp decline in theater attendances and
performance halls started showing sexually explicit films.
The 70s brought some respite with some really successful Broadway
shows that kept Times Square alive but it was still considered
an area of New York 'not suitable for the family'.
It was the 1980s that transformed Times Square from its sleazy
seedy image to New York's star attraction and New Year hot
spot. Disney entered Times Square, opened Disney Store and
touched every aspect of it, from Disney's Broadway shows to
cleaning up the streets, Times Square came alive with refreshing
ideas for entertainment and fun.
Times Square is now America's gathering place to celebrate
the arrival of a New Year with pageantry and celebrations.
Now Times Square is one of New York's must-see spot.
Hotels in Times Square
Some of the finest hotels in New York are located in the
Times Square. The fabulous Algonquin, Arlington, the Ameritania,
Americana Inn, the beautiful Avalon and the Belvedere amongst
numerous others located in this most popular area of New York.
Hotels like the Bentley, Candlewood Suites Nanuet, Clarion
la Guardia Airport, Club Quarters Downtown, the Comfort Inns,
the Embassy Suites New York City, the Fitzpatrick grand have
been able to serve New York tourists generously for years.
Attractions
Madame Tussaud's
Located on 42nd street in Times Square, Madame Tussaud's houses
wax statues of some of the most famous personalities in contemporary
human history from all continents. From John Travolta, Rudolph
Guliani to the likes of Elvis and Spice Girls, they are all
there.
Madame Tussaud's remains the finest work of wax art with a
showcase to contemporary history. It is a glimpse of the great
people who have been able to affect history for good or for
worse.
Broadway City Arcade
When you want to have fun with games and entertainment,
the Broadway City is the ideal place for you. Located on 42nd
street and spread over 11000 square feet, the Broadway city
houses the best in high tech video games, simulators, virtual
reality and all-in-all Lotsa Fun.
Broadway city is based on 1920's New York City in a majestic
3-story arcade in Times Square. As you enter the Arcade you
will be awestruck by the numerous landmarks you see. Starting
from the Cyclone at Coney Island to the Yankee Stadium, it's
truly a mind-boggling sight.
Nightlife on Times Square
Times Square has a vibrant nightlife with every thing from
cabaret, jazz to pure entertainment arcades. Some of the best
jazz, blues, country and gospel performers can be heard at
the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. The Bar Code is a pulsating
and energetic high tech amusement arcade for adults with bartenders
pouring drinks with continuous rib thumping music. Danny's
Skylight Room is a cabaret room on 46th street in Times Square
located at the back of Danny's Sea Palace. Don't tell mama
is another mind blowing cabaret lounge with singing waiters
entertaining you to the fullest with 4 shows during week days
and 8 shows during weekends. Firebird Café on 46th
street has an excellent cabaret room with luxurious interiors
and live entertainment.
The ultimate clubbing experience in New York, the club New
York is located on 43rd street. It can't get better than this.
Broadway shows and theaters
Music, live performances, stage shows, theaters, magical
entertainment and fun- that's what Broadway or Broadway Theater
District is all about. Located within a thin strip of Manhattan
from 53rd and 42ns Streets between 6th and 8th Avenues, the
Great White Way called Broadway is the pride of New York.
there are around 34 theaters crammed in this small area hosting
some of the best and most famous shows and performances of
all time.
Some of the most famous Broadway shows have been run away
hits- The King and I, 42nd Street, Les Miserables, Man of
La Mancha. Performances of Sunset Boulevard starring Glen
Close, Lloyd Webber Plays Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar,
Fiddler on the roof, Evita and Cats are few that have etched
their images into the memories of fans who have come from
all over the world.
Imperial Theatre is one of the most popular among the Broadway
theaters showing Les Miserables.
New Year celebrations on Times Square
In 1904, 1 Times Square got a place in history. The first
Times Square New Year's eve celebration was held. The first
Ball lowering celebration started from 1907 and New Yorkers
have been celebrating New year's eve at Times Square ever
since. It is a celebration of massive proportions with thousands
of people coming together to celebrate the arrival of the
New Year.
This year was no different with a gigantic New Year's Ball
designed by Waterford crystal. People celebrated with tons
of confetti and thousands of blown up balloons to welcome
the New Year. It was truly a spectacular sight.
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