Times Square — The Crossroads of the World
Few places on earth generate the electric charge of Times Square. Located at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, this 0.1-square-mile district draws more than 50 million visitors a year — making it one of the most visited tourist attractions on the planet.
Named after The New York Times, which moved its headquarters here in 1904, Times Square is synonymous with Broadway theatre, dazzling LED billboards, the annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop, and the relentless pulse of New York City life. At any hour, day or night, pedestrians from every corner of the globe crowd its sidewalks.
Our live webcam feeds let you experience all of this in real time — whether you're planning your next visit, reminiscing about a past trip, or simply want a window into the most famous intersection in the world.
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