Times Square is one of New York City's most famous destinations, but locals know where to go to escape the hordes of selfie-takers.
Times Square is one of New York City's most famous destinations, but locals know where to go to escape the hordes of selfie-takers.
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<strong>Rule #1:</strong> Never take a taxi to Times Square, because you'll pay for the privilege of being in stalled traffic.
Rule #1: Never take a taxi to Times Square, because you'll pay for the privilege of being in stalled traffic.
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<strong>42nd Street:</strong> The best reason to be in Times Square is to be in the audience of a Broadway show.
42nd Street: The best reason to be in Times Square is to be in the audience of a Broadway show.
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<strong>W Times Square:</strong> Try to nab a corner room for sweeping views of the city.
W Times Square: Try to nab a corner room for sweeping views of the city.
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<strong>The Polynesian:</strong> This hipster tiki bar might be the thing that makes the neighborhood around Port Authority Bus Terminal cool.
The Polynesian: This hipster tiki bar might be the thing that makes the neighborhood around Port Authority Bus Terminal cool.
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<strong>Sen Sakana:</strong> Skip the packed chain restaurants and head to this Nikkei spot instead.
Sen Sakana: Skip the packed chain restaurants and head to this Nikkei spot instead.
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<strong>Bryant Park:</strong> The former home of Fashion Week is just a short walk from Times Square.
Bryant Park: The former home of Fashion Week is just a short walk from Times Square.
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<strong>New York Public Library Main Branch:</strong> Don't miss the recently-renovated Rose Reading Room or its ceiling art.
New York Public Library Main Branch: Don't miss the recently-renovated Rose Reading Room or its ceiling art.
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<strong>AC Hotel: </strong>This stylish option is across the street from the New York Times building.
AC Hotel: This stylish option is across the street from the New York Times building.
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<strong>Lantern's Keep:</strong> This semi-secret bar is inside the Iroquois Hotel.
Lantern's Keep: This semi-secret bar is inside the Iroquois Hotel.
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<strong>Broadway: </strong>Get in the TKTS line to score last-minute theater, opera or ballet tickets.
Broadway: Get in the TKTS line to score last-minute theater, opera or ballet tickets.
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