| Times Square is likely one of the most internationally | | | | universe" has more than exceeded its goal. It offers |
| recognized sights in the City that Never Sleeps, a.k.a. | | | | gigantic scale models of New York landmarks in the |
| New York City, and probably even in the United | | | | Lego section, a Barbie clubhouse for shoppers to |
| States. It's home to many new and restored | | | | explore, and a Candy Land themed sweets shop. |
| theaters, themed and expertly decorated | | | | While the merchandise offered inside is basically the |
| restaurants, and must-see attractions. | | | | same as any other Toys "R" Us, the |
| While in Times Square, it may seem as if there is a | | | | averageshopping experience can turn magical in this |
| theater at every corner. While there are many, they | | | | store. For an older set of kids, a visit to the MTV |
| are all unique and interesting in their own way. A | | | | Studios may be in store. Here, tourists can look into |
| theater owned by Disney called The New | | | | floor-to-ceiling windows and maybe catch TRL being |
| Amsterdam Theater, and the New Victory Theater | | | | broadcast live. |
| are two wonderfully restored and historic theaters | | | | After a long day it's all about the food and Times |
| that specialize in family entertainment. The Victory | | | | Square offers restaurants that, while the food may |
| Theater has become a beloved place for many New | | | | not be anything different or unusual, the atmosphere |
| York families and visitors as it offers every kind of | | | | and theme of the restaurant is what will make the |
| entertainment, from acrobats to young theater | | | | trip memorable. Carmine's Italian Restaurant is a |
| companies. It's also recognized as an excellent | | | | favorite among a lot of visitors, making it imperative |
| theater for entertaining the hard to reach tween age | | | | to make reservations. Once inside the door though, |
| group. Another option for theaters are the two | | | | this hearty Italian restaurant is fun and lively. A 1960s |
| mega-multiplex theaters that reside in Times Square. | | | | throwback décor adds to the delicious menu of |
| The Loews cinema offers thirteen screens for | | | | classic Italian dishes like shrimp scampi, rigatoni, and |
| viewing pleasure, and the AMC Empire offers | | | | chicken marsala. The food is not only delicious but |
| twenty-five screens. For tourists who are trying to | | | | filling as well, as all dishes are served in enormous |
| catch their fifteen seconds of fame, they may be | | | | family style portions. |
| interested in taking a walk past the Ed Sullivan | | | | Although everyone seems to think they couldn't |
| Theater, where the Late Show with David Letterman | | | | stomach McDonalds for yet another meal, the one in |
| is often conducting street interviews during the late | | | | Times Square just might change their minds. This |
| afternoon. To visit these theaters, a good place to | | | | always bustling, 24-hour American classic is beautifully |
| know is the TKTS booth in Times Square where | | | | decorated in a restored theater theme. After a good |
| theater going hopefuls line up to maybe catch tickets | | | | meal, dessert is a must. In Times Square, the |
| half-price. | | | | Coldstone Creamery will do the trick. Lines for the ice |
| Attractions in Times Square vary immensely. | | | | cream shop might be out the door, but customers |
| However, there a few key places that most visitors | | | | usually need about that long to decide what kind of |
| want to include into their agenda. For young kids, it is | | | | ice cream creation to make. A friendly staff, who will |
| impossible to walk past the huge Toys "R" Us | | | | break out in song if they receive a tip, complete the |
| headquarters store without stopping. The store, | | | | experience. |
| which promises to be "the center of the toy | | | | |