It is hard to believe that the farmland that was once called Longacre Square (up until 1904) is now the most recognizable commercial intersection in the nation. Times Square officially resides between 42nd and 47th street and 6th to 9th avenue, but most action takes place right around where 42nd street meets broadway. When visiting this spectacular place, it may seem like its impossible to experience it all (which it realistically is), but we’ve done our best to pick and choose the best things this epicenter of light has to offer…

1. Catch a ball game at ESPN Zone
    With over 100 HD Televisions, there is no better place to have a bite to eat and cheer on your favorite team. On your way out, check out the ESPN Store that sells tons of sports merchandise.
    
2. Visit M&M’s World
    What could be more exciting than a 25,000 sq, foot store filled with M&M’s of every color imaginable. The store offers 3 floors of everything M&M from customizable candies to souvenir clothing.
    
3. Take a ride at Toys R Us
   It’s no secret that there is a huge ferris wheel in the center of the world’s largest toy store. What you may not know, however, is that while there you can take a stroll through CandyLand, meet  play on a giant piano, and see some of the original Jurassic Park dinosaurs. All while letting the kids pick out a few toys!
    
4. Enjoy Madame Tussauds wax wonders
    You will not believe your eyes. This wax figure museum is world-renowned and includes everyone from Ben Franklin to Miley Cyrus. Enjoy a stroll around a take a picture with your favorite celebrity look-a-like
    
5. Watch a live taping at NBC Studios
   Although tickets need to be purchased well in advance, it is so worth it. Shows you can catch live include Dateline and the Today Show. Another great thing to do their is go behind the scenes and take a tour of the whole studio. 
    
6. Have a snack at Dale & Thomas Popcorn
   The Today Show right down the street has dubbed them “The Rolls Royce of popcorn”. It would be a mistake to go to Times Square and not try some of the best gourmet popcorn in the world. You can try flavors ranging from Chocolate Drizzle to Blazing Buffalo. Also, the store has many great gifts!  
    
7. Buy an I ♥ NY shirt from a ‘touristy’ souvenir shop
   You can’t stroll through without buying something with the iconic I Love New York symbol on it. They should not be hard to come across, as there are souvenir shops about every 100 feet in Manhattan.
    
8. Take a peak at MTV Studios and shop around the store
   Check out the venue that has attracted some of the biggest stars of all time to New York. Who knows…you may end up running into one! 
    
9. Gawk at the NASDAQ sign for a few minutes
   It is definitely worth noting the largest LED display in the world. This 120 ft. tall neon sign sign cost 37 million dollars to build and is said to take up the most valuable piece of advertising real estate for a mere 2 million dollars a year.
    
10. Take a picture  with The Naked Cowboy
    Don’t leave Times Square and taking a snapshot with the famous fixture that shows up and plays the guitar in just underwear, cowboy boots and a cowboy hat no matter what the weather.

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