Have a late flight after checking out of your Times Square hotel? You do not have to spend your final hours carrying suitcases through Midtown or waiting at the airport.

Times Square is within walking distance of Broadway theaters, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art and some of New York City’s best-known restaurants. With Bagzee, you can send your luggage ahead to the airport and enjoy your last day in NYC hands-free.

Best Things to Do Near Times Square Before a Flight

Popular last-day activities near Times Square include:

• Taking photos beneath the Times Square billboards
• Seeing a Broadway matinee
• Relaxing in Bryant Park
• Visiting the Museum of Modern Art
• Exploring Rockefeller Center
• Enjoying one last meal in Midtown

The best option depends on your flight time, the weather and how many hours you have available.

Send Your Luggage to the Airport With Bagzee

Luggage can make exploring crowded Midtown streets, museums and restaurants difficult.

Traditional luggage storage usually requires you to return to the same location before traveling to the airport. Bagzee offers a more convenient alternative.

Bagzee picks up luggage from your Times Square hotel, Airbnb or another eligible NYC address and transports it to secure airport storage. When you are finished exploring, you can travel directly to your departure airport and retrieve your bags before check-in. Bagzee serves NYC airport routes including JFK, LGA and EWR.

You can:

• Check out of your Times Square hotel
• Hand your bags to a verified Bagzee driver
• Explore Manhattan luggage-free
• Travel directly to the airport
• Retrieve your luggage before airline check-in

1. Explore Times Square

Best for: Iconic NYC photos and a short final-day activity

Walk through the Times Square pedestrian plazas, take photos beneath the digital billboards and visit the red TKTS steps at Broadway and 47th Street.

Times Square also hosts seasonal public art, performances and free outdoor events, so check the official events calendar before visiting.

2. See a Broadway Matinee

Best for: Travelers with several free hours

A Broadway matinee can be a memorable way to end your New York trip. Afternoon performances are commonly scheduled on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, although schedules vary by production.

The TKTS booth beneath the Times Square red steps sells discounted same-day tickets for participating Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Availability can change throughout the day.

Choose a show that leaves enough time to travel to the airport afterward.

3. Relax in Bryant Park

Best for: A quiet break, coffee or an outdoor lunch

Bryant Park is a short walk from Times Square and offers seating, food kiosks, seasonal activities and views of the surrounding Midtown skyline.

It is an easy place to relax after hotel checkout, especially when you are not pulling luggage through the park. Hours and scheduled activities can change by season.

4. Visit the Museum of Modern Art

Best for: Art lovers and rainy days

The Museum of Modern Art, commonly called MoMA, is located on West 53rd Street near Times Square. Its collection focuses on modern and contemporary art, making it a convenient indoor attraction before an evening flight.

Allow at least a couple of hours for your visit and reserve tickets in advance during busy travel periods.

5. Walk to Rockefeller Center

Best for: Architecture, shopping and Midtown sightseeing

Walk from Times Square toward Rockefeller Center to see Radio City Music Hall, Fifth Avenue and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

This compact Midtown route lets you visit several famous New York landmarks without traveling far from your hotel or airport transportation.

6. Enjoy One Last Meal in Midtown

Best for: A relaxed final NYC experience

The Times Square and Theater District area offers everything from casual delis and international restaurants to rooftop dining and classic New York steakhouses. The Times Square Alliance maintains a current neighborhood dining guide.

Choose a restaurant near your final attraction and leave extra time for traffic, train delays and airport check-in.

Last-Day Times Square Itineraries

If You Have Three to Four Hours

Explore the Times Square plazas, walk to Bryant Park and enjoy a final meal nearby.

If You Have Five to Six Hours

Send your luggage ahead with Bagzee, then visit MoMA or explore Rockefeller Center before traveling directly to the airport.

If You Have Seven or More Hours

See a Broadway matinee, have an early dinner in the Theater District and continue directly to JFK, LGA or EWR.

How Early Should You Leave Times Square for the Airport?

Many travelers plan to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. Follow your airline’s guidance and allow additional time during rush hour, holidays or severe weather.

Remember to include time to retrieve your luggage before check-in and airport security.

Enjoy Your Last Day Near Times Square Luggage-Free

Your final day in New York does not have to be spent guarding suitcases in a hotel lobby.

Take in the Times Square billboards, see a Broadway show, relax in Bryant Park, visit MoMA or enjoy one last Midtown meal.

With Bagzee handling luggage pickup, airport transportation and secure storage, you can enjoy more of Manhattan and travel directly to the airport when it is time to leave.

Send your luggage ahead with Bagzee and enjoy more of your last day in NYC.