There is no place like New York City in December & to prove it here are some of the best places to see in NYC during the holidays:

Rockefeller Center

The infamous Rockefeller Christmas Tree & Ice Skating Rink. Also check out Saks Light Show across the street.

Giant Ornaments

Sixth Avenue across from Radio City Music Hall

Giant Lightbulbs

In the Rockefeller Center on Sixth Avenue nearby the Giant Ornaments

Central Park

Ice Skating, Carousel, Carriage Rides, Bow Bridge & Oak Bridge

Lotte New York Palace

Christmas Tree

Grand Central Station

Wreaths

Washington Square Park Arc

Christmas Tree

Fifth Avenue

Holiday Window Displays at Barney’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, & Tiffany & Co. Lights & Decorations

Saks Fifth Avenue Light Show

Across from the Rockefeller Center.

Park Avenue

Lights & Decorations

Macy’s SantaLand

Visit Santa at SantaLand!

New York City Ballet

See The Nutcracker

Bryant Park

Winter Village in Midtown with ice skating, holiday shops, & Max Brenner Hot Chocolate

Union Square

Holiday Market between Midtown & Downtown

Columbus Circle

Holiday Market in Midtown West by Central Park

Ladurée

I’m obsessed with Ladurée. They have the best macaroons, good coffee, & the cutest holiday gift boxes & displays!

Serendipity

FROZEN. HOT. CHOCOLATE. As well as all things chocolate!

Rolf’s

Elaborate ornament decorations in Gramercy Park

230 Fifth Rooftop Bar

Igloo rooftop garden with a gorgeous view of the Empire State Building & skyline.

SERRA by Birreria

On Fifth Avenue. Festive rooftop setting with house brewed ales & high-end imported beer.

There are holiday decorations around everywhere in Manhattan & this is by no means everything to do in NYC for the Holidays! There are decorations and lights by so many different businesses and plazas. The best way to take it all in is just to explore & enjoy.