Things to do in Times Square (US)
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Top of The Rock (Tourist destination)
30 Rockefeller PlazaTop of The Rock is most popular around 1 PM on Tuesdays. It's most quiet on Sundays.
The Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center offers breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City. Explore three levels of indoor and outdoor viewing areas as you admire unforgettable sights of Central Park, Midtown, and iconic landmarks and skyscrapers. Experience the best views of Manhattan—70 floors above the city.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
M&M'S New York (Shopping)
1600 BroadwayM&M'S New York is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 30 min here.
Positioned in the heart of Broadway, M&M'S Times Square is officially the hottest performance in town! Nothing brings more flavor to Manhattan than our two-story color wall packed with THOUSANDS of your favorite Milk, Peanut and Specialty M&M'S Candies. Melting inside? Our interactive InnerM analyzer will prove that you're not the only one feeling the excitement.
In 2012 M&M'S New York launched the personalized printer, which will allow guests to create customized M&M'S right in the store.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Madame Tussauds New York (Museum)
234 W 42nd StMadame Tussauds New York is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Slay center stage and mix, mingle and marvel with the stars at the World's Greatest Wax Museum! Grab your guest seat on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show. And, make those celebrity selfies sparkle next to Audrey Hepburn, Lady Gaga, Brad Pitt and the Kardashians. Times Square’s #1 Attraction materializes those magical New York moments!
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Ellen's Stardust Diner (Breakfast restaurant)
1650 BroadwayEllen's Stardust Diner is most popular around 8 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
About Stardust
home of the singing waitstaff
Ellen's Stardust Diner is a retro 1950s theme restaurant located at 1650 Broadway on the southeast corner of 51st Street in Theater District, Manhattan, New York City. The diner is regarded as one of the best theme restaurants in New York owing to its singing waitstaff.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Joe's Pizza Broadway (Pizza restaurant)
1435 BroadwayNintendo (Shopping)
10 Rockefeller PlazaNintendo is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
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