Evening Walking Route Times Square in New York

Times Square, with all its billboards, is a must-see after dark. This evening walking route, which I’ve put together myself, takes you there via Broadway, Lincoln Center and Radio City Music Hall. Along the way, you’ll pass the rooftop bars and speakeasies where New Yorkers go out at night. Using my Eric’s New York App, you can follow the Times Square evening tour whenever it suits you, at your own pace.

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Highlights of the Times Square Evening Tour

The Times Square night route starts on the Upper West Side and gradually makes its way towards Times Square. Along the way, you’ll pass a series of famous spots on the New York nightlife scene.

Among other things, you’ll walk past Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, the venues where the biggest names perform. You’ll also pass Broadway, the heart of the city’s theatre scene. After dark, with all the lights on, these places really come to life.

Along the way, you’ll come across places to eat for every budget: from a cheap slice of pizza and a bite to eat from a food cart to a luxurious steak dinner. This gives you an immediate sense of just how diverse New York is, even when it comes to food.

Halfway along the route, you’ll find yourself face to face with Times Square. All around you, the huge billboards light up, and it remains bustling and lively even at night. The route ends at the vast Grand Central Terminal, one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world.

At each stop, I’ll tell you what there is to see and why that particular spot is well worth a visit. That way, you’ll discover just how lovely New York is in the evening, with all the lights on and people out on the streets everywhere.

Explore New York in the Evening

Few locations in the world are as brightly lit at night as this part of New York. The Times Square billboards and the illuminated theatres make it a place where it never really gets dark. That is precisely why this is the route to take for an evening walk.

Along the way, you’ll pass the rooftop bars and speakeasies where New Yorkers go out for a night on the town. You can pop in if you like, but it’s just as nice to simply wander around. This Times Square night tour shows you that lively side of the city.

How’s this walking route?

This Times Square night walk is 3.7 miles long (6 km) and takes about 2 hours. The route is easy to walk, although it does get busy around Times Square and the theatres in the evening. Bear in mind that you’ll be weaving your way through the crowds there.

This is a walk that everyone will enjoy, including children: there’s so much to see that you’ll go from one surprise to the next along the way. Please bear in mind, however, that the rooftop bars and the speakeasy are only open to people aged 21 and over. If you’d like to go in, make sure you bring proof of identity.

There are plenty of opportunities to take a break along the way. You’ll pass various places to eat and plenty of spots for a drink. You set the pace yourself.

Practical Information

• Starting point: 72 Street subway station
• Distance: 6 kilometres (3.7 miles)
• Duration: approximately 2 hours
• Price: from £2 as part of a package
• Best time: This walk is best done at around 19:00. If you plan to take part in an activity along the way, please bear in mind that it will take you longer to complete the walk.

Pairs well with:
The route package lets you see New York by day and by night. For example, if you walk through Times Square and Midtown during the day and follow this route in the evening, you’ll experience the same part of the city in two very different ways.

How does the walking route work in the app?

All you need for this walk is my Eric’s New York App. The route works offline, so even without a signal, you’ll know exactly where you’re going. It only takes a few minutes to get everything ready:

1. Download the free Eric’s New York App from the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Tap the ‘Routes’ icon at the bottom, or the menu button in the top right-hand corner of the home screen.
3. Select the Evening Tour – Times Square.
4. Tap ‘Buy route’ and complete the payment.
5. You’ll now see the full route in the app, with all the points you’ll pass. At each point, you’ll find my stories, tips and photos.
6. On the map, click on the green figure to view the route and your own location. That way, you won’t get lost along the way.

It’s handy that you can buy the route before you set off. That way, you can have a look at what you’ll be seeing along the way whilst you’re still at home, and you can make any necessary reservations or book tickets in advance. Once you’re in New York, just follow the map in the app.

If you’re on your mobile, you can open this link directly to the walking routes in the app

Tip: Budget-friendly walking routes through New York

Are you planning to walk more than one walking route during your city break? If so, go for the package in the app. It allows you to buy several routes in one go, which works out cheaper than buying them individually. That way, you can discover the most beautiful parts of New York on foot in just a few days.

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