Have you experienced the holidays in New York City? The city has some of the best holiday experiences that you won’t forget for many years. It has the best in fun and activities that you can ever think of.

Pack up your bags and bring along your video cameras because there are lots of things you can see and experience in NYC this coming holiday season. Here are some of the top fun things that you can do in New York City these coming holidays.

Christmas Tour of NYC

If this is your first time in NYC, the first thing to do is to familiarize yourself with all its wonderful attractions. There is no better time to do this than when the city is decorated for the holidays.

All the holiday festivities going around the city will overwhelm you easily. You won’t be able to decide where to start. Luckily, there are several tours that can take you anywhere you want to go. The best thing is, these tours will really show you why the Big Apple is a great place to be during the holiday season.

Ice Skating in NYC

Another fun activity that you can do in NYC during the holidays is ice skating. You have lots of wonderful skating rinks to choose from. One is the cute skating rink just facing the Standard Hotel at Meatpacking District. If you are just starting to skate, you can hold on to the cute little penguins around the rink.

For experienced skaters, the skating rink at the Rockefeller Center is challenging enough. Another one is the skating rink at Bryant Park. There is a third one – the Wollman Rink, the famous rink located at Central Park. You can spend the whole day skating in all of these four rinks and boast of your record when you get back home.

Window Shopping in NYC

A great way to experience the NYC holiday spirit is to check out the display windows of the most iconic fashion brands in the world. These brands try to outdo each other in their Christmas window displays.

This is a great time to check out the new window designs they come up with. You will be amazed at how they design these amazing display windows. If you are a window display designer yourself, you can pick up a point or two in their window displays.

Start your day by going to Madison Avenue where Hermes and Barneys are. Then go to Fifth Avenue and check out Bergdorf’s windows. You can also check out the façade of the Plaza Hotel since it is just nearby.

Go further down Fifth Avenue and you will see three more exciting holiday windows, Harry Winston, Cartier and Tiffany’s. You can see these windows at their best at night when they are flooded with festive lights. If you want to take pictures, it is best to go there during the day.

Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall

If you want to experience the classic holiday celebration in NYC, ask the driver to take you to Sixth Avenue and you won’t miss the Radio City Music Hall. It has the most amazing exterior lighting in the city.

At this time of the year, this concert venue features the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. You will hear and see spectacular songs and dances from 140 performers wearing fantastic costumes on a stage backdrop that fully showcases the holiday season in NYC.

Santa is the main attraction of the show. He is ably supported by “The Rockettes,” a group of pretty elves. They are well-known as the best dancers in the world.

NYC Botanical Garden

Visit the New York City Botanical Garden. It will give you a bird’s eye view of NYC with its most famous landmarks in miniature form. This is actually a train exhibit that will take you from one famous New York landmark to another.

Young kids who are fascinated with old-style trains will want to experience this “train ride.” This train show has attracted the attention of holiday goers because of the amazing details of the miniature landmarks.

Rockefeller Christmas Tree

The highlight of every holiday season in New York City is the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. You must have seen this in countless magazine pictures and Hollywood movies. Now, it’s time for you to experience the real thing.

They light the Christmas tree every November 28 of the year. If you can’t visit the place at that time, you can still enjoy its beauty during the whole holiday season.

Ride the Train on the Vintage Subway

If you are nostalgic about the past, you can ride the train running on the Vintage Subway. The train runs every weekend on the F line. You will really feel nostalgic when you see the jaunty passengers and the archival advertisements posted on the walls of the train station. When the train is not running, you can view it at the Transit Museum.

New Year’s Eve at Times Square

New Year’s Eve is the best experience you will get during the holidays in New York City. It is one of the most famous events people around the world have virtually experienced – on TV. Now, it is time for you to experience the event in real life.

If you are lucky enough to be in NYC during the holidays, you cannot pass up the chance to be there on New Year’s Eve at Times Square. Witness the ball drop as you stand in the cold winter temperatures.

Before and after the ball drop, you will be entertained by famous singers, artists and performers. The event is actually a big party to say goodbye to the previous year and say hello to the coming year.

Be at Times Square at 3 p.m. at the latest. If you go there later, you won’t have the chance of being close to the action. Or you won’t be able to personally experience the event altogether. The roads going to Times Square will be closed off after 3 p.m.

You will be forced to walk, along with hundreds of holiday goers, if you want to reach ground zero. But take heart. Walking to and from this New Year’s Eve event is part of the tradition. Be willing to take part in all of these activities. What are you there for?

Conclusion

New York City offers the best fun things to do in the holiday season. Make sure that you will only experience the enjoyments and not the disappointments by making your preparations now. See you there in NYC this coming holiday season and enjoy the party.

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