New York City is known to be one of the most magical places to be during the holidays. Below is a list of the top things to do if you happen to stumble across the Big Apple during this holiday season.
1. The number one and most basic passage into the NYC holiday experience is seeing the tree at Rockefeller Center!
2. Stop at Saks Fifth Avenue and admire the elaborately decorated windows. Each window designed to show a different Christmas story.
3. Ice skate at Rockefeller Center! And for the less graceful, watching can be just as fun
4. Head over to Serendipity III and try their famous frozen hot chocolate.
Warning: may lead to a food coma and possible need to lay down for numerous hours after consumption.
5. Did you land your friend who has absolutely everything imaginable for secret Santa?
If yes, then head over to the holiday market in Union Square and wander through the stands and you are guaranteed to find something special.
6. Go see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular! Santa, the Rockettes, and Christmas carols -- what more can you ask for?
7. Window shop down Fifth Avenue and admire all the beautiful displays, especially stop to see the light show outside of Macy's.
8. Go to the Lincoln Center and see George Balanchine's classic ballet, "The Nutcracker."
The beautiful dancing combined with a storyline of a present that comes to
9. Live closer to the Bronx? Head over to the Bronx Botanical Gardens and see the holiday train show.
10. Go to Grand Central Terminal and head over to the main concourse.
Look up at the ceiling and admire the astrological signs painted there. Get there between 5 and 11 p.m., and the ceiling will illuminate with a 30- minute holiday light show including snowmen, views of the city, and overall holiday cheer -- and it's free!
11. Visit Macy's Santaland, decorated with elves, lights, Christmas trains and, of course, the bearded man himself.
12. Walk through Bryant Park's holiday market with a hot chocolate in hand and try out all the delicious treats and nicknacks on display.
13. For those who are over 21, Pete's Tavern in downtown Manhattan is a wonderful way to hide from the cold and enjoy a nice beverage.
Famously known as the place where O'Henry wrote his short stories, Pete's is wonderfully decorated for the holiday season and is the perfect way to spend a night out.
14. For those on a budget, just look up towards the Empire State Building and see it glowing in green and red, this will automatically make you feel more in the holiday spirit without spending a cent!
15. The best and last thing to do in NYC is to make sure you do everything with friends and family!
Everyone knows that the best part of holidays is experiencing it with those we love.
