Things to Do in Theater District, New York Broadway's theatres cluster here around the neon of Times Square and the Great White Way. Shubert Alley, the TKTS discount booth, and Madame Tussauds sit among the marquees, with Le Bernardin nearby for a pre-show dinner.
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Times Square ★ 4.7 · 243.9k★
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
Madame Tussauds New York ★ 4.5 · 30.0k· $$$ ★
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 7 PM
Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM
Hershey's Chocolate World ★ 4.6 · 12.7k
Brand-name candy store stocking a huge selection of chocolate, sweets, collectibles & gifts.
Every day 10 AM – 12 AM
4 Times Square ★ 4.6 · 1.8k
High-rise modern office & retail tower seen in TV's "Battlestar Galactica" & the film "Vanilla Sky."
Museum of Broadway ★ 4.8 · 1.9k
Museum of the history of Broadway theatre
Every day 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
One Times Square ★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Designed by Cyrus L. W. Eidlitz, this landmark building is perhaps best known for its billboards.
Mon 11 AM – 10 PM
Tue–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM
MUJI Times Square ★ 4.4 · 1.2k· $$
Minimalist Japanese retailer with a wide range of generic products, including apparel & home goods.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre ★ 4.7 · 4.1k
Popular shows in a 1,505-seat Broadway theater with a restored 18th-century-style interior.
Mon 10 AM – 8 PM
Tue 10 AM – 7 PM
Wed 10 AM – 8 PM
Thu 10 AM – 7 PM
Fri 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
The Lion King ★ 4.7 · 2.0k
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.
Where to eat & drink in Theater District · $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
Le Parisien Bakery ★ 4.8 · 8.5k
Every day 7 AM – 12 AM
St. Cloud Rooftop ★ 4.3 · 1.5k· $20–70
Rooftop bar & lounge offering cocktails, craft beer & global tapas in a glamorous, scenic setting.
Every day 4 PM – 11 PM
Haswell Green's ★ 4.7 · 2.3k· $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
The Woo Woo ★ 4.7 · 2.0k· $20-30
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 5 PM – 2 AM
Sat 1 PM – 2 AM
Sun 1 PM – 2 AM
Jimmy's Corner ★ 4.6 · 2.3k· $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
The Mean Fiddler ★ 4.4 · 3.7k· $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 Planning time in Theater District?
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