Christmas Time in NYC

Christmas Time in NYC, New York, New York (B)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas in NYC. Well, to be fair, any day in New York City when the Christmas lights shine bright is an amazing time to visit the Big Apple. I never tire of New York. It is my favorite city in the world. As a result, I try to visit New York City every few years. Fortunately, my friend Tina is usually game.

This December in New York City we kept some traditions and added in some new. There is never a shortage of things to do in NYC. As always, we went to some dinners and shows, strolled through Central Park, admired the Christmas lights, and popped into a few museums. 

But we also added visiting the library, some other parks, and some famous breakfast and lunch places into our itinerary too. We even tried staying in a different part of Manhattan, but by the time we organized this trip, affordable hotels in convenient locations were limited at best.

We ended up at the Park Central Hotel. I would not recommend this hotel while their elevator refurbishment is underway as it created long lines. We took service elevators and walked the stairs frequently! That said, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was very convenient for our dinners and shows. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Christmas Time in NYC
Guide Location: USA » New York
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Bankhead
Read it on Author's Website: https://etbtravelphotography.com/2024/01/15/christmas-time-in-nyc/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Central Park
  • Park Central Hotel
  • Blue Willow
  • Sak’s Fifth Avenue
  • Rockefeller Center
  • Radio City Music Hall
  • The Macy’s
  • Osteria la Baia
  • La Grande Boucherie
  • Liberty Bagels
  • Katz’s Delicatessen
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Noglu
  • New York Public Library
  • Tenement Museum
  • Union Square

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