One of the first things you can do after visiting SUMMIT is stop by the world-renowned Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. As one of the most iconic NYC holiday season symbols, the tree itself is breathtaking. But what makes the scene even more irresistible and compelling is the ice-skating rink that it overlooks.
Another unmissable stopping point is the Grand Central Terminal. During the holiday season, it hosts several events, including the annual Holiday Fair and the New York Transit Museum’s Holiday Train Show. These events offer a mix of shopping, festive displays, and unique experiences, adding to the holiday cheer at the iconic station. And thanks to its ideal location, it can be both a starting point and an ending point to an NYC journey.
Still, what would a trip to NYC during the holidays be without at least a little window shopping? Department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman still create captivating window displays that show off imaginative designs and concepts. It’s hardly unusual to see gatherings of kids and adults stopping along the sidewalk to appreciate the window display art.
For those seeking live performances, Radio City Music Hall features a Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes, and Broadway offers long-running staples like “The Lion King,” “Hamilton,” and “Chicago.” Of course, if you’re looking for live holiday entertainment, nothing beats seeing “The Nutcracker” at the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center.
NYC’s melting pot aesthetic includes many nods to diverse end-of-year holidays and events. These include a variety of holiday-themed pop-up markets like the ones at Columbus Circle, Bryant Park, and Union Square. And who could leave NYC without checking out its multiple Hanukkah celebrations? Brooklyn, for example, hosts one of the world’s largest menorah lightings. While there, visitors need to take in the Dyker Heights neighborhood’s extravagant light show.
