Would you willingly spend 24 hours in Times Square? ⁠ ⁠ Most native New Yorkers would say absolutely not. But one of our interns did just that and had the time of her life. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠Here are some of the highlights from her kitschy journey to Times Square. ✨⁠ ⁠ 🎭 Broadway, Baby⁠ Experiencing a Broadway show — the best theater in the world — is a cardinal reason to brave the busy streets of Times Square. When you step inside one of Broadway’s ornate theaters, the chaos dissipates as the story unfolds and music emanates from the stage.⁠ ⁠ Pro tip: Use an app called “TodayTix” to reserve Broadway tickets. The app tells you which shows are running, the seats available and the cheapest prices.⁠ ⁠ 🍸 Cocktails Galore⁠ Head up to the Knickerbocker Hotel’s rooftop bar, St. Cloud. The Knickerbocker is a classic luxury hotel built in 1906 by business magnate John Jacob Astor. During Prohibition, it was more than just a ritzy hotel: Thirsty New Yorkers could sneak through an underground entrance by the 42nd Street subway station to access a secret bar.⁠ ⁠ Fun fact: Rumor has it that the Knickerbocker was the birthplace of the martini, supposedly named by John D. Rockefeller.⁠ ⁠ 🌈 The M&M Megastore⁠ Feared by many, faced by few, the iconic M&M store is located in the middle of Times Square. Here, you can buy M&Ms in bulk, but don’t mistake it for penny candy; it’s super expensive. Despite this, it's an iconic stop in Times Square and truly a spectacle to withhold. ⁠ ⁠ 🍝 The Grand Finale: Sardi’s⁠ Stroll over to Sardi’s, an upscale, old-school New York restaurant. Sardi’s, which is almost 100 years old, is known for its walls lined with caricature drawings of Broadway celebrities. When a star visits the restaurant, they sign their autograph on their portrait. ⁠ ⁠ ⬇️ Bottom Line⁠ Times Square isn’t about shopping, museums, gorgeous scenery, refined restaurants or other destination highlights. Times Square is about experiencing the beating heart of New York. You go to Times Square simply to be there. ⁠ ⁠ What do you think of Times Square?⁠ ⁠ Visit the link in our bio to read more from @halle.newman ⁠ 📸: @mimiwright__⁠