The New York City scene turns truly spectacular at Christmas time, the Big Apple is worth visiting
at other times but particularly during the Christmas season, the city is more live and vibrant with
vivid lights,decorations and the festive markets that attract thousands of international tourists
and locals.
You can have your perfect holiday time in New York at Christmas time. Stick with us to explore
our favourite picks for you from among the many to-dos in NYC.
1 . Gaze at the Spectacular Christmas tree decoration at Rockefeller Center
One place you don’t want to miss is the Rockefeller Center. The Rockefeller Center is famous for
its astounding Christmas tree lighting and is one of the top visited places during Christmas in New
York. In addition, you can shop to your fullest and go gaga with ice skating at this place.
2. Ice Skating at Bryant Park
The next Vox populi, in New York at Christmas is having a wide range of experiences at Bryant
Park. The ice skating here is one of the experiences you cannot skip. Yeah, you can fulfil your quest
for holiday shopping while you enjoy your skates along with hot chocolates in Bryant Park.Who
would not want this?
3. Watch the Rockettes at Radio City
The Rockettes are hailed for their synchronised dance moves and high kicks. They will amuse
anyone with their dancing spirit. This popular show will fill your heart with dance and songs, but
remember to book your tickets prior.
4. Stroll to see dazzling household lights at Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
The neighbourhood competition here turns this place into an amazing lavish festival lights
spectacle for anyone visiting during Christmas. Christmas has been getting bigger and brighter
out in Brooklyn every year and the households here spend thousands of dollars fixing their light
decorations. Gear yourself to go for an amazing night walk in the streets at Dyker Heights.
5. Shop at holiday markets
If you are either looking or not having a single thought to go shopping, paying a visit to holiday
markets is a great idea. The Winter Village, Union Square Holiday Market, Columbus Circle Holiday
Market, Brooklyn Flea and Chelsea Flea, Grand Central Holiday Fair, and many more are there to
help you shop your needs to please your dear ones. You can find the complete list of holiday markets here.
6. Visit the Times Square
The iconic Times Square is a must-see place for the Christmas holiday. The crowds here become
unbelievable with packed sidewalks and we can see lots of bright lights in stores. You can enter
any souvenir shops, book a show, enter a restaurant for good food, or just take your time walking
outside.
7. Singing Christmas Carols
Is Christmas complete without Christmas Carols? You can join the crowds and sing your heart out
in some of the famous avenues for Christmas Carols. There are plenty of places where Caroling
events will be taking place like Washington Square Park, Jackson Heights, and Judson Memorial
Church among others. So, plan yourself ahead to be part of it.
8. Music at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, which is also the world's largest Gothic Cathedral, will hold
a broad spectrum of musical offerings annually at Christmas time. If you want to immerse yourself
in the true Christmas plethora, you are recommended to visit the church.
9. Lavish store window displays of Midtown Manhattan
Almost all of the stores go for window displays for the festive season, some go beyond that
draping the whole of the building with LED lights and ocassional music plays. It is a sight to see,
isn’t it?. Better if you go for an hour- long Bus tour ride to witness the displays.
10. Hang out at Central Park in NYC
If you want to skip the Christmas crowd, there is a way. You can have a quiet time walking in the
iconic Central Park. It is known for its beautifully designed landscape with playgrounds, fountains,
statues, sculptures, gardens, lakes, and ponds. You wouldn’t want to miss a peaceful night walk
at the Park in Christmas.
11. See Santa Claus at Macy
Macy's Santaland is the place you or your kids should not miss. It is one of the few magical places
where you can see Santa. The place is usually decorated with an enchanted forest and Christmas
trees, animatronic toys, a train display, artificial snow, stuffed animals, and many Santas.
12. Go to the Restaurant of your choice
The NYC sightseeing will not fill your stomach hunger, right? You need a place where you can
order your favorites. There are thousands of restaurants nicely decorated in the Christmas theme
in the city where you can enjoy your holiday time. We recommend choosing the restaurant considering your time, budget, and food choice. It is wise if you enter nearby restaurants from
the places mentioned above, where you can enjoy your fun activities.
13. Revisit any popular places
Offbeat to any other to-dos you can visit the iconic landmarks in NYC. There are so many of them
that choosing a few is hard. However, you should not miss the Empire State Building, the Statue
of Liberty, Ellis Island, the New York Public Library Main Branch, The Bronx Zoo, Brooklyn Bridge,
the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and so on. Each one is unique in its way, so choose your taste
for the holiday time. If you have been to New York but happen to miss this places , you may have
no stories to brag!
As Christmas is one of the busiest times in the city, be sure to make a plan yourself to enjoy your
time to chock-full. And, one definite takeaway is don't pass by NYC at Christmas time. This is all
we can say in nutshell. If you have any favorite experience at Christmas in New York ,feel free to
comment below.
