Times Square is one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections, tourist destinations, and entertainment hubs. Located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, it is formed by the junction of Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street. Together with adjacent Duffy Square, the area forms a bowtie-shaped plaza that extends five blocks long between 42nd and 47th Streets.
The location serves as a major epicenter for the global entertainment industry and functions as the physical hub of the Theater District, where the majority of Broadway theaters are situated. It is characterized by constant illumination from numerous digital billboards and advertisements, alongside a high concentration of businesses that offer 24/7 service.