Times Square Guide and History | New York City Explained

Ever wonder how the ball drop at Times Square came to be? Or how it got its name. Times Square, New York City is talked about and referenced the world over. But what is exactly Times Square? What can you see in Times Square? This video will tell you the story and history of Times Square and the theater district of New York, as well as breakdown the area to guide you through what many refer to as the "Crossroads of the World." Enjoy!

00:00 Introduction
00:26 The Story and History of Times Square
07:11 Times Square Guide Today

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[UrbanCaffeine]

CORRECTION: In London, Long Acre is a street not a square.

[vincejm]

Another nice video production. Take no notice of the people who give this a thumbs down, they're just envious of your talents.

[jennyhunt]

Such a great in depth video! I love how you give much history and show the front of the buildings as you are speaking. Love!!

[JACKY-nopx]

WOW that was GREAT!Didn't want it to end🤗

[rowni]

Thanks for this! Such a good series on New York

[fanmommusicismedicine]

Your videos are amazing thank you! I’m going for a quick 3 day visit and these are all time saving for me

[brendapayne]

I hope to visit NYC next year and have been watching all of your videos. They are really great, straight forward and to the point. I wish you would do a video or two about how to navigate the subways and trains if your are moderately handicapped.

[tooslimforford]

Thanks for all the great really helped me a lot.

[rolanev]

Love your videos Thea! These are my guiding course to moving to the city 🌃

[JohnSmith-hfuf]

Thank you for the entertaining history

[richt.]

And she’s knocks another one out of the park and right over this side of the pond here in England (Brexitland 🇪🇺🤭)! Very well presented and edited Thea, well done. 🤗👍🏻😉

[albertmyers]

Year old vid. still a great vid, thank you

[juanenriquetoro]

Great job as always. I did not know the name came from the NY Times. Wow! Great stuff! Keep it up!

[kathme]

Just popping in to say I love your content. Subscribed!

[Aidan_Au]

Theeeaaaa. My office used to be in Times Square.
The first time I visited NYC and Times Square, I never would have thought that I'd go to work in Times Square.
Apparently, the 42nd Street Times Square station is the busiest subway station (at least before covid).
Haha the UWS Thea made an appearance in this video again.
They also say millionaires live in UWS and billionaires live in UES.
6:33 Thanks for coming to Times Square to get footage. I saw the Snake Eyes banner.
Too bad, I wish that it would have been a hit because I'm a fan of Henry Golding

[kateskeys]

I loved this!👏👏👏THANK YOU👏👏👏
WELL DONE!
touché ❤️

[nadivkaspi]

One of the best videos on the channel! Well done :)

[juanortega]

Me encanta tu contenido amiga, muy educativo! Te amo❤

[chuck]

2 places where you can sit down and make a cell phone call are Times Square and Trump Tower. Both have superb cell coverage and easy comfortable seating.

[mynotebook]

As always ! Screams quality ! Yet easy to digest.
BTW how are you doing your maps ?? clean AF