Fun things to do in Times Square (US)

Best and most fun things to do in Times Square : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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Midtown Comics Times Square (Shopping)
200 W 40th St
4.6

Midtown Comics Times Square is most popular around 5 PM on Wednesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 30 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Midtown Comics opened its first store in 1997, and is now New York City’s leading retailer of comic books, graphic novels, manga, Bandai & Gundam kits & models, and so much more. Collectors of pop culture related action figures and statues will also find a treasure trove at Midtown! Visit Midtown Comics at four iconic NYC locations: Times Square, Grand Central, Downtown, and our Astoria Outlet. Shop online at Midtowncomics.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Applebee's Grill + Bar (Restaurant)
234 W 42nd St
4.0

Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts. Now that's Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

John's Pizzeria of Times Square (Pizza restaurant)
260 W 44th St
4.3

John's Pizzeria of Times Square is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1.5 hr here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Step back in time to a 19th-century church transformed into a contemporary pizzeria. John's of Times Square offers a unique dining experience, perfectly situated for pre- or post-Broadway show indulgences. Savor our classic New York-style pizzas, crafted with fresh ingredients and baked to perfection in our authentic coal-fired oven.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Tony's Di Napoli (Italian restaurant)
147 W 43rd St
4.6

Tony's Di Napoli is most popular around 6 PM on Wednesdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant (Italian restaurant)
2 Times Sq
4.1

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant is most popular around 9 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

All of your favorites are just a few clicks away! View our menu online and Order To Go Now or come in for our famous never-ending first course of freshly baked breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or garden fresh salad. Enjoy abundant portions of classic entrees the whole family craves like the Tour of Italy, our irresistible Chicken Parmigiana, or everyone’s favorite Fettuccine Alfredo, made fresh from our kitchen to your table.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

La Grande Boucherie (French restaurant)
145 W 53rd St
4.6

Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here.

This one-of-a-kind brasserie is built in the tradition of the Belle Epoque, inspired by elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style. The menu features French classics and timeless bistro favorites, with a focus on prime cuts and an in-house meat program. In addition to an extensive wine list and classic cocktails, La Grande Boucherie also features an inspired menu of absinthe-driven signature drinks. We look forward to welcoming you! *Please note that kitchen hours may differ

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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