A summary of things to do in New York City in winter
Christmas and the harsh Winter months of January and February are one of the most wonderful times of the year to visit New York City. We know exactly what the city is like in Winter and we’re going to explain everything you need to know about planning a visit to NYC at Christmas and beyond.
New York is still the city that never sleeps and always offers a lot to do. The good side of the cold months is that hotel rates are lowered and visiting New York after the winter is more convenient. In winter New York knows how to become magical. If we talk about the month of December and then visit New York during the Christmas holidays, you will find yourself excited as children, in front of illuminated windows. The lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center usually falls in late November, but you can book to skate on the most famous skating rink in the world, or you can walk among the market stalls, enter Macy’s to leave the letter to Santa. In January Martin Luther King is celebrated, there are many events throughout America. In February, we have The Fashion Week. Chinese New Year in February with the Chinatown Parade.
Just after Thanksgiving is when New York City comes alive for the holidays. Ice-skating at the Rink at Rockefeller Center is one of the top winter activities in New York. New York is home to the world’s most famous theaters, including Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, and Broadway. If you’re interested in a real bucket list moment, the ball drop in Times Square is one the most celebrated New Year’s Eve spectacles in the world. The coldest months are January and February, but snow can fall anytime between November and sometimes into April. The longest thoroughfare in New York is the length of Manhattan and runs the entire length of the island, about halfway up the island. The most famous theater district in the world, where the Nutcracker ballet and The Rockettes at Radio City are two of the most famous plays and musicals in the city, with some running for decades, while others are running for just a few weeks at a time. The best place to watch the New York Knicks play is at Madison Square Garden, which is open until midnight every night. The city’s best ice-skates are at Bryant Park and Williamsburg, where guests can take a ride on the 23rd floor of the William Vale hotel.
The New York Yankees play at the Yankee Stadium from December 28 to 31, and the Knicks play in the Empire State Building from December 30 to 31. The Knicks are the most popular sports team in the U.S. and have the most wins and losses in the history of the league. The Yankees are the only team to have won the World Series three times in a row (1958, 1959, and 1960). The Mets are the No. 1 team in American football history, with a win percentage of more than 80%. The Yankees have the highest win percentage in the last 10 years. The Mets have the second-highest winning percentage in American history, behind only the Dodgers. The Giants are the top team in Major League Baseball, with an even higher winning percentage than the Red Sox. The Red Sox have the best home field advantage in the United States, with more than 1,000 miles of track and field fields. The N.Y. Knicks have the top home field in the National Football League (NFL) and the New Jersey Devils (N.J. Giants). The Yankees also have the number one home field for the Super Bowl.
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Get outside and spend a day on the slopes skiing or snowboarding, snow-filled forests, or ride a dog-sled across a frozen lake. Cheer on collegiate athletes at the 2023 FISU World University Games and learn about Olympic history in Lake Placid. Experience the magic of the holidays at a winter carnival or go frolicking through ice castles and dazzling light shows. Head out on a big city adventure strolling the snowy paths of Central Park, warm up at a world-class museum, or splash around an indoor waterpark.Make winter a season to remember and plan your New York getaway today! Visit New York Winter | Winter Getaways in New York State for more winter getaways in the state, including trips to New York City, Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany and Rochester.
New York is lucky enough to experience a lot of snow during the winter season which makes our winter activities in New York even more exciting.
Checkout our post on Vermont, Poconos and Catskills for other winter destinations around NYC.
For information on how to get there, call 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.nywintertourism.com/. For more travel tips, visit The New York State Tourism Office’s Winter Travel Guide
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