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The staff of NYCity123 will be on holiday for two weeks, in Scotland of all places. For the few days before Christmas, we will focus on the holiday season and give you all the best info you need to enjoy the department store holiday windows, the holiday markets, and where to ice skate in this town. For the period between Christmas and New Years we will highlight a selection of some of the best NYCity photography you can find anywhere, especially on Instagram.
We hope you will enjoy this change of pace, then please return here on January 3 and every day for our daily “Only the Best” NYCity event info.
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The Rink at Rockefeller Center
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Location: Rockefeller Plaza, 600 Fifth Avenue, between 49th & 50th Streets
Price: $25–$32/adults; $15/kids (under 11) & seniors; $12 skate rentals
The Rink at Winter Village at Bryant Park
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Location: Bryant Park, 40th to 42nd Streets, between Fifth & Sixth Avenues
Price: Free; $20 skate rentals
Wollman Rink in Central Park
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Location: East Side of Central Park, between 62nd & 63rd Streets
Price: $12–$19/adults; $6/kids (11 and under); $5–$9/seniors; $9 skate rentals; $5 spectators [Cash only]
The Rink at Brookfield Place
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Location: Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey Street at West Street (on the upper plaza)
Price: $15/adults & kids (90-minute session); $5 skate rentals
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Location: The Standard Plaza at The Standard, High Line hotel; 848 Washington Street at 13th Street
Price: $13/adults; $6/kids (under 12), all skate free after 8 p.m.; $4 skate rentals (2016 prices, 2017 prices not available at this time)
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NYCity Department Store Holiday Windows
Bergdorf Goodman
Address: 754 Fifth Avenue (58th)
Subway: E/V 53rd/5th Avenue; N/R/W 59th/5th Avenue
The magical Bergdorf Goodman holiday windows showcase iconic NYC locations (TONY)
Henri Bendel
Address: 712 Fifth Avenue (55th/56th)
Subway: E/V 53rd/5th Avenue; N/R/W 59th/5th Avenue
Check out photos of Henri Bendel’s enchanting holiday windows (TONY)
Lord & Taylor Department Store
Address: 424 Fifth Avenue (38th/39th)
Subway: B/D/F/V/7 to 42nd Street/Bryant Park
See photos of Lord & Taylor’s stunning holiday window displays (TONY)
Macy’s Department Store
Address: 712 Fifth Avenue (55th/56th)
Subway: E/V 53rd/5th Avenue; N/R/W 59th/5th Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue
Address: 712 Fifth Avenue (55th/56th)
Subway: E/V 53rd/5th Avenue; N/R/W 59th/5th Avenue
See photos of Saks Fifth Avenue’s magical Snow White-themed holiday windows (TONY)
Bloomingdale’s Department Store
Address: 1000 Third Avenue (59th)
Subway: N/R/W and 4/5/6 to 59th/Lexington
“To usher in the holiday season, Bloomingdale’s has partnered with the film The Greatest Showman (out December 20) for its displays. The windows pay tribute to big-top visionary P.T. Barnum, so expect to witness whimsical, circus acts and mannequins sporting dazzling outfits. We’re not kidding about the “dazzling” part either—more than 7,600,000 Swarovski crystals were used to embellish and outfit the costumes and props used in each window.” (TONY)
Barney’s New York
Address: 660 Madison Avenue (60th/61st)
Subway: N/R/W 59th/5th Avenue; F to Lex/63rd St
“The luxury retailer’s theme this year is “Haas For the Holidays,” but you won’t find Santa, reindeer or snowflakes in any of these five windows. Instead, you’ll find creative interpretations of Earth through the ages. The windows showcase four phases: Primordial, Utopia, Millennium and Mushroom Singularity. The windows also incorporate advanced LED technology created by Christie, so expect to see bright, bold and mesmerizing colors.” (TONY)
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Feel festive AF at New York City’s best holiday markets
New York City’s best holiday markets brim with Christmas charm, handmade and vintage gifts everyone is sure to love and the season’s best festive foods.
By Eva Kis— Published Nov.22, 2017 METRO NEW YORK
Looking for one-of-a-kind gifts sure to impress everyone on your list? One of NYC’s best holiday markets will hook you up with memorable gifts and stocking stuffers — plus seasonal eats while you shop.
Winter Village at Bryant Park
Bask in the European vibes of the Bank of America Winter Village in Bryant Park. Along the park’s tree-lined promenades, rows and rows of over 150 twinkling glass booths brim with handmade goods like quirky bowties and Himalayan shawls; once you’ve shopped, eat your way across the food market with warming hand-pulled noodles at Mian Kitchen and treats from edible cookie dough sensation DŌ. Not to mention free ice skating (if you bring your own skates), rinkside cocktails at Danny Meyer’s Public Fare and a towering Christmas tree. Oct. 28-Jan. 2, Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-8 p.m., skating through March 4, located between 40th and 42nd sts. & Fifth and Sixth aves., Midtown
Grand Central Holiday Fair
You don’t have to brave the crowds on Sixth Avenue (or the cold) for high-end gifts. The Grand Central Holiday Fair brings 40 artisans to Vanderbilt Hall selling everything from art to home goods, hand-crafted toys and fine clothing for men, women and children. The market has been going since 1993, with a focus on American-made goods and uniquely crafted items. Pick up a one-of-a-kind writing tool made from discarded materials at BG Artforms, or find handmade dolls at Hazel Village. Nov. 13-Dec. 24, Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 89 E. 42nd St., Midtown
Union Square Holiday Market
Feel a world away from the gray, manic city as you wander among the festive candy cane-striped booths wrapped in holly at the Union Square Holiday Market, the largest seasonal market in the city. Look for the Artisan Pledge stickers to find U.S.-made organic, fair trade, recycled and handmade goods among the more than 150 vendors, an art studio for kids to design wrapping paper (and make cookies — never too early to learn multitasking) and a Little Brooklyn section for a taste of the borough. Nov. 16-Dec. 24, Union Square Park between 14th and 15th streets
Columbus Circle Holiday Market
The southwest corner of Central Park turns up the Christmas charm with the Columbus Circle Holiday Market. Find over 100 merchants like Ware of the Dog’s trendy gear for pooches and nerdy wall art from Pop Chart Lab. Need some gift-giving guidance? There’s a market concierge to help you find the perfect gift. There’s of course food vendors, like newcomer Duck Season for all your waterfowl needs from confit to pâté, and the new Citi Holiday Lounge to sip hot chocolate while warming your hard-working feet. Nov. 28-Dec. 24, Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Central Park West and 59th Street