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Holiday Happenings in NYC
Our favorite holiday shows, window displays, lights, and more to see in Manhattan
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BY BARBARA RUSSO
re you planning to take the kids to see the Rockefeller Christmas tree this holiday season? Catch a show with them? The city is so full of holiday fun, why not make a day of it and add some of these activities that are sure to wow your child and create magical memories? Read up on the best holiday activities for families in Manhattan below, plan which day you’ll make the trek across the bridge (or by ferry!), and be on your way to a merry and bright holiday season!
HOLIDAY WINDOWS Every holiday season, the largest department stores in Manhattan unveil lavish holiday window displays. Viewing these holiday windows has become essential to the NYC holiday experience, whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Christmas.
Macy’s Holiday Windows 151 W. 34 St., Herald Square On your way to visit Santaland, stop to see the store’s iconic windows. Since 1874, Macy’s has created a destination in its holiday windows, bringing the spirit of the season to life in animated fashion. This
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season, Macy’s will feature a journey of discovery and triumph as a very special reindeer takes to the sky to help Santa Claus bring joy to millions of children, all made possible when she finally believed.
Bloomingdale’s 1000 Third Ave., Midtown Get your Little Brown Bag ready for holiday shopping and sightseeing! One of the most impressive department stores in the city, Bloomingdale’s is not only a mecca for year-round shopping, but a great place to visit during the holiday season to see a beautiful holiday window display right in the heart of Midtown.
HOLIDAY SIGHTSEEING Wherever you look, there’s something signature of this joyous time of year. There’s plenty to see and do throughout the borough, from ice-skating in Rockefeller Center to holiday shopping in Bryant Park and so much more in between. Here are our picks for holiday sightseeing, with some fun family activities sprinkled in!
Rockefeller Center Fifth Avenue, between 49th and 50th streets, Midtown The holiday season brings to mind a beautiful scene of ice-skating at
