Four reasons to visit New York during the winter holidays

New York with the approach of the New Year resembles a magical country. Edition USA Today named four reasons why at this time of year the city is filled with special magic and it is certainly worth visiting for everyone.

During the winter holidays in New York, there is always a large influx of tourists. About 7 million people visit the city between Thanksgiving and New Years, according to NYC & Company, a marketing organization and travel agency for New York.

There is an explanation for this: just before Christmas and New Year, everything in the Big Apple sparkles, the city is decorated with festive decorations, light displays and garlands, joyful laughter is everywhere heard.

Right now there are so many entertainments in the city that it is simply impossible to visit them all. Therefore, for many, the question may become relevant: what to do in New York during the winter holidays? How to enjoy your stay in the largest city of America during the winter holidays is discussed below.

Contemplation of shop windows

The best way to see any city, according to the author, is to go on a walking tour of the city. This is true in the holiday season. Moreover, by mid-November, shops and department stores decorate their windows and are able to transfer viewers to a fairy tale.

One of the most famous department stores for its exhibits is located in Manhattan: Macy's on Herald Square and Saks Fifth Avenue on Fifth Avenue.

But this year a newcomer appeared in the quarter - the department store Nordstrom. It has become a real gem of the city thanks to the bright and shiny facade of the seven-story building. This department store is located on the corner of 57th Street and Broadway.

Tip: There are two ways to see festively decorated display cases. The first is just to wander around the department store and enjoy the sight. The second is to go on an excursion: company Green global travel on its website offers a free walking tourist map for the most popular window displays.

Christmas performance

Visit the show for 90 minutes, in which the famous The Rockettes dance group at Radio City will take part, which runs until January 5.

The Rockettes is a New York women's dance group founded in St. Louis in 1925. The performances combine the traditions of the French variety show and the American dance musical and are renowned for their special synchrony performance.

Tip: The Rockettes offer more than just shows. If you are looking for a gift for someone who is keen on dancing, consider buying a ticket for this show.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

There is no more vivid and popular Christmas symbol of New York than the lush and beautifully decorated Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. The tradition of installing a Christmas tree here appeared in the 1933 year. In 2019, a Norwegian spruce 23 meter high was installed here. She was brought from Orange County, New York.

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The main Christmas tree of New York is decorated with 8 kilometers of LED lights and more than 50 thousand lights. Since 2004, on top of a tree, they started lighting a star with 25 with thousands of Swarovski crystals.

The tree is lit from 6 in the morning until midnight every day for 24 hours.

Tip: visit the tree after hours if you want to avoid crowding. The author notes that he himself visits this place around 6: 30 or 7 in the morning. And to cheer up, he recommends taking a cappuccino in a Ralph's Coffee truck, which starts working on 8 in the morning.

Bryant Park

Bryant Park is a holiday paradise, the author assures.

With the onset of autumn, Bryant Park is gradually beginning to resemble a winter wonderland. Here you can visit the ice rink for free; The park also has shops, a bar and a lounge area where you can eat.

Tip: if you have your own skates, bring them. Although the entrance to the skating rink is free, you can rent skates for money only.