May 8, 2024 at 7:43 AMA collage depicting a crowded and grimy Times Square, described as overrated in a survey of world's worst tourist traps. A reported 64.5 million tourists are expected to pour into NYC by 2024’s end — just a couple million shy of 2019’s record 66.6m, with almost all of them guaranteed to at least stroll through Times Square. Often referred to as the most visited tourist attraction in the world, Times Square appears to be leaving a majority of those visitors wanting more. The Big Apple’s beating heart performed worse than all of them, earning the neighborhood the embarrassing designation of ‘most overrated tourist trap’ in the world. The news comes as the neighborhood struggles to hold on to its modern reputation as a safe and vibrant destination.
