Take the stress out of the festive season with New York hotels for Christmas and head to one of the city's fabulous restaurants for dinner. From traditional offerings to slightly more unusual choices, New York's ebullient food scene has something for every taste and budget.
This famed Harlem hangout serves up an alternative Christmas Day menu. The usual brunch of fried chicken and waffles is available until mid-afternoon when some festive delights such as duck leg with sprouts join the traditional dinner favorites.
Goose is the star of the show at this Manhattan eaterie, and there are several sittings on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The apple and cinnamon flavored red cabbage is a wonderful addition to the potato gnocchi, and the snowman-shaped meringues are as cute as they are delicious.
While not strictly traditional, the apricot-glazed pork chop and seafood bouillabaisse make for a mighty festive meal. They also serve their regular dinner menu including indulgent desserts such as hot chocolate Crème brûlée with peppermint whipped cream.
During the festive period, New York transforms itself into a magical metropolis. The shops deck their windows in spectacular decorations and Santa himself graces Macy's department store with his presence for several weeks in the run-up to the big day.
This famed New York park and its annual winter village is a delight for visitors of all ages. Ice skating rinks, charming kiosks, and food vendors adorn the park throughout the festive season. It's a hit with locals too and the views of the surrounding skyscrapers add to the magic.
This icon of New York hosts their festive Santaland annually, which has been a tradition for over 100 years. The lights and decoration leading to the famed grotto transport visitors from Manhattan to Lapland and it's the perfect opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and do a little shopping while you're there.
When you book New York hotels for Christmas, window shopping takes on a whole new meaning. All the stores adorn their window displays in magnificent decorations. The most famous and impressive is Saks Fifth Avenue, but stroll down the streets of the city and delight in the numerous windows festooned with Christmas cheer.
The streets themselves become a giant grotto over Christmas, with the highlight being the iconic Rockefeller Center. Head to a Christmas market to browse the wares and catch a Christmas show. If you have the time, take a trip to Brooklyn to see the dazzling neighborhood lights of Dyker Heights.
Nothing captures the magic of the festive season quite like a Christmas market. In addition to Bryant Park, Union Square, Columbus Circle, and Grand Central all host wonderful markets selling festive trinkets and gifts with plenty of hot chocolate and mulled cider to keep you toasty and warm.
The gargantuan Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Center is a must-visit when you're in New York over the festive season. You can also ice skate in front of the iconic tree, but lines tend to be long, so if you don't want to wait you can enjoy the twinkling lights and utterly infectious atmosphere in the area.
New York is famed for its theater, and over the festive period the city puts on a myriad of wonderful shows. Highlights include The Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall and performances of The Nutcracker which take place every season. Carolling is also held all over the city and is a wonderful way to add a further festive touch to a Christmas vacation in New York.
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