For many years one of the most familiar locales at the New York State Fair was known as Times Square. It was a famed crossroads that morphed from a spot marked by such popular food stands as Xristou’s, the Villa and Paisano’s to become known for a prominent, but underutilized clock tower and the Lottery building. 
A couple of years ago, a massive renovation of the area completely reformed that section of the Fair and the updated Times Square is now best known as the gateway to a Fair-famous stretch named for another New York City venue–Broadway.
The busy boulevard, lined with many of the popular businesses that were relocated in the remodel, runs the length of the grounds, from the Milk Bar to the new event center, parallel to the Skyliner. It now hosts the Fair parades and provides access to the midway, many barns and other destinations.
It stands as a symbol of the new-look Fair and a reminder of how massive the grounds are, especially for those walking the entire east-west length. You can take the Skyliner, but if you decide to hike it, there are plenty of benches and tables to use as rest spots along the way.
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