Things to Do in Theater District, New York

Theater District has local stops such as Times Square, Madame Tussauds New York, and the Museum of Broadway. Expect bright lights, shopping, and shows in this lively area.

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Top things to do in Theater District

Times Square
★ 4.7 · 243.7k
Plaza★
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
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Madame Tussauds New York
★ 4.5 · 29.7k
Museum· $$$★
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 7 PM
Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 9 PM
Sun
10 AM – 7 PM
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Hershey's Chocolate World
★ 4.6 · 12.6k
Chocolate Shop
Brand-name candy store stocking a huge selection of chocolate, sweets, collectibles & gifts.
Every day
10 AM – 12 AM
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Museum of Broadway
★ 4.8 · 1.8k
History Museum
Museum of the history of Broadway theatre
Mon–Tue
9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Wed
9:30 AM – 4 PM
Thu–Fri
9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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MUJI Times Square
★ 4.4 · 1.2k
Home Goods· $$
Minimalist Japanese retailer with a wide range of generic products, including apparel & home goods.
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One Times Square
★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Plaza
Designed by Cyrus L. W. Eidlitz, this landmark building is perhaps best known for its billboards.
Mon
11 AM – 10 PM
Tue–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
10 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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4 Times Square
★ 4.6 · 1.8k
Plaza
High-rise modern office & retail tower seen in TV's "Battlestar Galactica" & the film "Vanilla Sky."
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New York Times Building
★ 4.3 · 560
Observation Deck
office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
12 AM – 12 AM
Sun
12 AM – 12 AM
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The Lion King
★ 4.7 · 2.0k
Theater
The highest grossing stage production of all time, this musical based on the 1994 Disney animated film has won numerous awards and has been going strong since its premiere in 1997. This show runs about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
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Where to eat & drink in Theater District

Le Bernardin
Michelin ★★★
French· $100+
Well-heeled patrons continue to hold court in this iconic Midtown restaurant led by the ever-gracious Chef Eric Ripert. Truly, this is the moment to dress up, as diamond necklaces and finely pressed suits fill the kinetic dining room…
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri
12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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St. Cloud Rooftop
★ 4.3 · 1.5k
Lounge· $20–70
Rooftop bar & lounge offering cocktails, craft beer & global tapas in a glamorous, scenic setting.
Every day
4 PM – 11 PM
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Haswell Green's
★ 4.7 · 2.3k
Cocktail Bar· $20–50
Hip, brick-lined locale with vintage accents for creative cocktails, modern pub plates & live music.
Mon–Tue
4 PM – 3 AM
Wed
11 AM – 3 AM
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 4 AM
Sat
11 AM – 4 AM
Sun
11 AM – 3 AM
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Jimmy's Corner
★ 4.6 · 2.3k
Bar· $10–20
Narrow, old-school Times Square bar with boxing memorabilia covering the walls.
Mon–Wed
11:30 AM – 2 AM
Thu–Fri
11:30 AM – 4 AM
Sat
12:30 PM – 4 AM
Sun
4 PM – 2 AM
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The Mean Fiddler
★ 4.4 · 3.7k
Irish Pub· $20–50
Boisterous Irish sports bar with DJs at night & a menu of American & Irish pub grub.
Mon–Tue
12 PM – 4 AM
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 4 AM
Sat
11 AM – 4 AM
Sun
11 AM – 4 AM
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O'Donoghue’s Times Square
★ 4.4 · 2.7k
Irish Pub· $20–30
Mellow tavern showcasing Irish & American eats plus beer & live music in a warm, casual atmosphere.
Every day
11 AM – 4 AM
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Lillie's Victorian Establishment
★ 4.3 · 3.8k
Cocktail Bar· $30–60
Easygoing spot offering classic pub grub & a full bar in a whimsical setting with Victorian details.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 12 AM
Fri
11 AM – 1 AM
Sat
10:30 AM – 1:30 AM
Sun
10:30 AM – 12 AM
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