Time Square Square

Herald Square sits in the heart of Manhattan, where Broadway, Sixth Avenue, and 34th Street meet. Named after the legendary newspaper the New York Herald and its publishers, the square was once part of the lively Tenderloin district, with its theaters and restaurants. Today, Macy’s, the world’s largest department store, defines the look of this shopping strip. A historic monument honors the founding Bennett family and features bronze figures of the goddess Minerva with owls, along with a bell, all of which once belonged to the demolished newspaper pavilion. Since 2009, the surrounding stretch of Broadway has been turned into a pedestrian zone, making the square a central gathering spot for visitors and locals alike.