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New York City top 10 during the holiday season for families couples and friends
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New York City, special throughout the year, truly magical during the holiday season. As a native New Yorker, I wanted to share the Top 10 with readers as there is so much to do and so little time.
1) 5th Avenue Snowflake: One of the most enduring holiday sights, the snowflake suspended over the intersection of 5th Avenue and 57th Street. Take in the 4 corners of commerce including Tiffany (SEC), Bulgari (SWC), Van Cleef & Arpels/Bergdorf Goodman (NWC) and Louis Vuitton (NEC). A luxury shoppers paradise.
2) Macy’s: While Herald Square is crowded, watch The Miracle on 34th Street and then head to Macy’s where Santa is in residence from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve.
3) 5th Avenue: On Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving), 5th Avenue through Midtown is closed to cars. Enjoy the expansive Avenue with a 1000’s of other shoppers. Stop at Prime Burger (51th Street between Madison & Fifth, across from St. Patrick’s Cathedral for an old-time lunch experience)
4) The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center: no matter your age, always enjoyable.
5) Radio City Rockettes: 75+ years of tradition, The Christmas Spectacular must be seen at least once. In addition to the show, check out the historical art-deco theater.
6) Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle: so you miss the mall, here you go - granted it’s vertical. Drop some serious coin at Tourneau for that special watch or Thomas Pink for luxury shirtings. On a budget, lunch at Whole Foods on the Lower Level. Looking for a civilized lunch, consider Landmark, upscale dining, family friendly, including parking for strollers and carriages.
7) Rockefeller Center: In addition to the tree, there’s a small skating rink. While the crowds can be maddening, go below the promenade and enjoy a hot cocoa indoors while watching the skaters glide by and the tree above. Truly above it all, visit the Top of the Rock. For a true ice-skating experience, consider Wollman Rink in Central Park with the midtown skyline as a backdrop.
8) Serendipity3: Charming generations for years with their signature Frozen Hot Chocolate. Rent the movie with the same name starring Kate Beckinsale and John Cusak.
9) Lighting of the Menorah: at Grand Army Plaza in front of The Plaza Hotel. Want to warm up, head downstairs at the Plaza, a luxury shopping area hidden from the crowds above. For the Apple fan, hit the Apple Store across the street, open 24/7.
10) Hansom Cab: The best $35 you will spend. Wait until snow is in the forecast and enjoy Central Park. Many line up at Grand Army Plaza and across from the Plaza Hotel along Central Park West. suggestion, head west towards Columbs Cir, there is a Hansom Cab stand on the northside of Central Park South between 7th Avenue and Broadway.
