Times Square
The OnBoard New York Tour begins at the heart of the city — Times Square. Most people assume that Times Square is actually a square, but it’s not. It’s more of a triangle or a mere intersection of major streets. Broadway and 7th Avenue cross at 42nd street, creating the busiest area in New York City.
Times Square got its name because the New York Times building was built there, long before it became a showcase for neon lights and digital big-screen technology. The New York Times moved away, but the name stuck. The tradition of celebrating New Year’s Eve in Times Square was also started by the New York Times, when it began putting on an annual fireworks display in the area. Now, more than one million people gather every year on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the beginning of a new year in New York City.
Just west of Times Square on 42nd Street are the major Broadway theaters. Let us know if you are interested in purchasing tickets to see Broadway Shows while you are in town. We have connections that can help you get the best seats in the house. We can also help you get discounted tickets if you are willing to purchase last minute and don’t have your mind set on a particular show.
All of the OnBoard Tours also end at Times Square, at the same place where they began.
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