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There are NO PUBLIC OR PORTABLE RESTROOMS IN TIMES SQUARE! Restaurants will not let you in just to use their restroom.

Any alcohol will be confiscated by the NYPD.

Public drinking is not permitted in Times Square.

For suggestions on where to eat nearby, check our post on Midtown Manhattan. Once you find your perfect spot for the ball drop you won't want to leave or you may not be able to get back into the area.

Eat a hearty meal before you go and bring snacks.

See our post on Weather in NYC in December. You'll be outside for several hours and temperatures can sometimes dip below freezing. *Note that this year, those heading to Times Square for the ball drop will be required to show proof of vaccination and wear masks. There are several different types of passes, so be sure to read our comparison post to learn about how you can save the most money on your trip.

NEW YEAR TIMES SQUARE VIDEO FOR FREE

While the passes themselves certainly aren’t free, if you plan your itineraries well, you will end up getting one or two attractions for free each day. NYC is known as "the city that never sleeps" for a reason! Whether you are looking for something to do on New Year's Eve or any other night, we have lots of suggestions in our post on what to do at night in New York City.īefore we get on to the final 6 tips, are you looking to save money in NYC?Ī tourist discount pass affords you discounted entry into most of NYC’s most popular attractions. There are restaurants and bars in the area that will surely be watching the countdown on TV.Īlso, see our information below on other things to do New Year's Eve in NYC.

There are plenty of things to do in Times Square. If you get there so late that you can't get into the viewing area, don't panic. TIP 4 - Don't panic if you can't get into the viewing area Take a look at our posts on the subway for helpful tips:

Grand Central Station (4, 5 and 6 trains).

Rockefeller Center Station (B, D, F and M trains).

Instead, go to a subway station that is north or south of Times Square. With street closures, you will not be able to get out of the subway at 42nd Street and Times Square. Check the official Times Square website or follow the Times Square Twitter feed for information on street closures. TIP 3 - Don't use the Times Square StationĪt some point in the afternoon, the area will be blocked off from 6 th Ave.

Note that this area fills up by early afternoon, so come early. *For disabled individuals, there is a designated viewing area at 44th Street and Broadway. Television screens are set up on the streets farther north (where you may not be able to see the ball directly). The "prime" viewing area is between 42nd and 48th St where you can see the ball drop and also the huge video screens at 1 Times Square are easily visible. The best view is inside the area known as the Bowtie" (where Broadway and 7th Avenue intersect.) This area will fill up first. If you enter the area from 8th Avenue or Broadway, your view will not be as good as Broadway is diagonal.Īlso, if you are on 7th Avenue looking south (facing the ball), you may be able to see fireworks in Central Park if you face away from the ball. If you'd like to do some exploring of the area prior to staking out a good spot, use our guide to the Times Square area.įor those arriving later in the afternoon/early evening, we suggest you use one of the entry points on 6th Avenue rather than 8th Avenue or Broadway.Įntry points on 6th Avenue take you onto 7th Avenue which is straight and has a direct view of the ball.

There is no set time you must arrive by, but to get a prime viewing spot ( see below), try to arrive by 3 pm or so. The ball drops at midnight as we know, but there will also be live performances and entertainment starting at 6 pm. They are located along 8th Ave, 7th Ave, Broadway, and 6th Ave. The area will have barricades and you can only enter at designated entry points.