Depending on who you ask, Times Square/Theatre District is either the heart of New York City or a stress-inducing tourist trap. This unceasingly energetic area is a year-round hotspot for the throngs of visitors flocking to its flagship stores, only-on-Broadway productions, and iconic television studios. As one of NYC’s most frenetic neighborhoods, Times Square/Theatre District exemplifies "bright lights, big city" like nowhere else.
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On the Map
Times Square/Theatre District is within Manhattan and Midtown and bordered by Hell's Kitchen
Times Square's Incessant Incandescence
Times Square buzzes with energy from early morning to late-late night. No matter when you go, this New York City landmark is always aglow.
Crowds Condense in Times Square
Whether it emanates from the crowds of people or the surge of cars, the rush never subsides in the square.
Beyond the Square
Visit the Theatre District to catch a Broadway production.
Or watch the action from the solace of your top-floor apartment. It's a different kind of live performance.
Times Square After Dark: Still Light Out
So much for the afterglow.
Photography
Airbnb works with local photographers to capture the spirit of neighborhoods all around the world. The photography on this page includes work by:
Jacob Krupnick
Jacob Krupnick is a director and photographer from Brooklyn. In 2011, he released the feature-length dance film "Girl Walk // All Day", a non-stop music video shot entirely in the streets of NYC. Since then, he’s spent his time creating one-of-a-kind, immersive screening experiences all over the world. Shooting for Airbnb was a great excuse for Jacob to wander the city with a camera in hand, thinking about what best defines the feel of a neighborhood.
Kenn Tam
Kenn Tam is a Canadian photographer living and working in New York City's Manhattan, that specializes in portraits and street photography. And yes, he was that high school year book guy with a 50mm lens for a face.