It does not cost anything to visit Times Square. The $41 per person cost that they are referring to is if you click on the SEE TICKETS button just below where it says Admission Tickets for a couple of those attractions that require an admission cost.

Times Square was renamed in 1904 to Times Square after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the then newly erected Times Building, now One Times Square.

If you like the style of Hard Rock, its a fun place. Bubba Gumps would also be a good one. Carmines Italian is also right on TS and it's a good place I hear.

I like #1 for a few reasons - namely NOT trying to deal with the crowds in the streets which is bad enough on a normal day in NYC but is sure to be really stressful and as someone mentioned in an earlier comment, bathroom accessibility would be on my mind but I suppose the crowd and other concerns depend on YOU and you alone and your ability to navigate those situations. The room with a view party allows you to be there and feel that excitement with a bird's eye view but less the cold and confusion. I also like the cruise idea because I love cruises anytime and that sounds like a great way to ring in 2020! Have a great time whatever you decide.

would not recommend parking there. Very expensive. Park somewhere else and take the train in. Driving is a night mare too even if you're a local.

NO estoy familiarizada con el tema ,estuvimos el 31 hasta el medio dia y vimos que cortan los accesos de las avenidas linderas que lo rodean ,desde muy temprano y solo los que tiene el acceso o se alojan por ahi pasan .hay controles por todos lados si lei que habría pocos baños y obviaamnete pierdes tu lugar si te moves .podes conseguir los pases pero podrían ser limitados llegado la fecha del evento ,otras opciones son ir la costa y los piers para apreciar los fuegos de artificio. la Diferencia con nosotros de Argentina , es que es muuy frio para estar a la interperie y En navidad y ano nuevo puede ser blanca ,pero hay gente que lo hace igual y soporta el frio o lluvia haciendo el sacrificio por estar allí . Es toda una aventura yo no me anime a extender nuestra escala de 3 dias de nueva york por eso nos fuimos ese mismo dia a nuestro destino final y no el 1 o 2 .incluso por la tarifa del hotel en nN.Y del mismo 31 que era realmente elevada nos fuimos esa misma tarde a un hotel en Rivera maya . festejar el anos nuevo en un all inclusive calor musica y comida sin tanto sacrificio familiar ,sino relax.Pero es Verdad vivir N.Y balanca en peno espirutu festivo ,fue inolvidable ..SUERTE !!

Always make sure you have small change 1dollar bills ... I generally tipped 3-5 dollars depending on how good the experience was ... bare in mind that they get LOTS of tips all day everyday.. so don’t go out of your budget or be made to feel bad ... have a great trip

I am fairly certain that you can see the ball drop from the W and there is quite a nice restaurant. I would assume that it would come at a substantial premium on New Year's.

never try it