Worldwide Time Square in New York City is synonymous with New Years Eve. Just to give you an idea of the epic nature of this event, event organizers confirm that one ton of confetti will be dropped on Times Square revelers. The Times Square New Year's Eve Ball descends from a flagpole at the top of One Times Square. It can best be seen along Broadway, from 43rd Street to 50th Street, and along Seventh Avenue, as far north as 59th Street.
To get the best view of the ball as it descends, arrive early. The earlier you arrive, the better your view and the closer you will be to the action. The sound system is set up in the Bowtie area (where Broadway and Seventh Avenue cross), and the video screens on One Times Square (where the Ball is lowered) are easily visible. There are additional screens set up at Broadway and 50th Street, Broadway and 52nd Street, Broadway and 54th Street and Broadway and 58th Street. The following Times Square restaurants have a view of the ball:
- DoubleTree Guest Suites
- Marriott Marquis
- TGI Fridays
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
- Sbarro Pizza
- Olive Garden
- 2 Times Square
The best way to get to Times Square is via public transportation. To get to Times Square, the # 1, 2, 3, 7, A, B, C, D, E, F, N, Q, R, W, V and S shuttle trains all service the Times Square area. The MTA has advised revelers not to use the 42nd Street Subway Station on New Year's Eve, due to crowded conditions - instead, exit at one of the surrounding stations and enter Times Square by foot. It is expected that the MTA will keep all subway stations open on New Year's Eve. Some entrances and exits may be closed as crowd conditions require. After 7 p.m. on December 31st, the N and R train station at 49th Street and Seventh Avenue may be closed until after midnight. Trains may also bypass some stations, depending on how the crowds build.
Families will want to take into consideration that no portable toilets will be set up in Times Square, leaving those 'in need' at the mercy of local merchants. On the upside, however, police will set aside a viewing area for the disabled, located on the northwest corner of 43rd Street. However, this area will fill up quickly, and it is advised that disabled visitors arrive early in the day. Alcholic beverages will not be allowed in the area. If you bring it anyway, the Police will confiscate it.
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