beachys Posted October 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 4, 2017 We've never been at this time of year. We typically visit in spring. What are your favorite spots/ sites I'd the season? Any things that shouldn't be missed? Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrwi Posted October 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Bryant Park turns into a winter market that's fabulous: http://bryantpark.org/amenities/bank-of-america-winter-village-at-bryant-park The Rockettes will be everywhere trying to get you to see their show. It's a really great time to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted October 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Must would be Christmas tree at Rockefeller center, always loved getting a bag of roasted chestnuts from a street vendor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Line Posted October 4, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 4, 2017 After the tree cross the street (5th Ave) and go into Saint Patrick's Cathedral, not even my religion but it is beautiful. Speaking of 5th ave you have the window displays in the stores as well as the light show on the side of Saks 5th Ave that changes every year. Union Square also has an winter market, more affordable then Bryant Park for me. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Rockefeller Center. Central Park. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted October 4, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Christmas Tree, St Pats and Saks Fifth Avenue all must sees and free! But very very crowded. Week night much better than weekend. Radio City Christmas show should be experienced once in a lifetime. Look for discount tix. We can help. The windows of Macy’s and lord and Taylor dept stores fabulous also. If you have kids Macy’s has Santaland. Ice skating at either Rockefeller Center or Bryant Park. Rockefeller you should reserve in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted October 4, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 4, 2017 The Rockettes Christmas Show is a must experience as well as the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted October 4, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Saks after dark. Great light show on the front of the building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachys Posted October 5, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted October 5, 2017 We will be there on Thursday December 14th so definitely a week day. Thanks for the great advice so far. I had no idea about the light show! Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted October 5, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 5, 2017 And for dinner, look at Rolf's (281 3rd Avenue): http://www.rolfsnyc.com/www.rolfsnyc.com/Seasons_at_Rolfs_Gallery_of_pics/Pages/Christmas_at_Rolfs200506.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted October 11, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 11, 2017 We live outside on NYC and rarely go into Manhattan. But last year, some friends from overseas were coming in for the holidays and we decided to meet them in the city. since it was so long that we had been there, we went in early to see some of the Christmas sites. Yes the tree in Rockefeller Center is the main attraction, but we were really WOWED by Macy;s and what they do to their windows and their entire store. You need not spend a lot of time there, but it is something not to be missed. Cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachys Posted October 11, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Thanks everyone for your suggestions! Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkieMarkNYC Posted October 11, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Will you be here for a few days? If so, I recommend getting away at some point from the crowds of Rockefeller Center and store windows for at least one evening. You will find that most of midtown is often unbearable due to the extreme number of tourists. Maybe take in a performance at Lincoln Center (the NY Philharmonic is doing their annual Handel Messiah during that time, the NY Children's Choir will be performing holiday music at Carnegie Hall). Perhaps walk around Greenwich Village which is pretty any time of year but is especially nice on a crisp winter day. Absolutely try to take a walk in Central Park where you will be in the midst of tourists but also New Yorkers enjoying themselves. I especially love the Park in the morning before it gets crowded. Tons of NYers (including yours truly) take their dogs for off-leash time before 9am - it's especially nice that time of day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpkin8 Posted October 11, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Think about getting tix t NYCB (new york city ballet) Nutcracker show. Beautiful to observe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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