Category: Christmas in NYC

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Winterland Rooftop Pier 17 in New York

A few days ago a new ice skating rink opened in the southern part of Manhattan called Winterland. It is located on Pier 17, a place that was closed for years since Hurricane Sandy passed through that area. Today the construction is over and Pier 17 looks fantastic. For the winter season there’s a skating […]

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NYC Winter Lantern Festival in Staten Island

NYC Winter Lantern Festival in Staten Island

For those who travel these days to New York City, in addition to all the beautiful attractions that the city offers for the Christmas festivities, such as markets, decorations and more, this year we have a new attraction in Staten Island: The NYC Winter Lantern Festival, a festival of illuminated sculptures with different motifs in […]

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What date is the lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree 2018?

What date is the lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree 2018?

This Wednesday November 28, 2018 will be the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The tree comes from Wallkill, NY, almost 120 km from Manhattan. It will have 50,000 lights and a star at its tip with 3 million Swarovski crystals! The Tree Lighting Show is one of the […]

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2018 Information

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2018 Information

Something you can’t miss doing in New York if you’re traveling in the month of December is to visit the Christmas decorated homes in the neighborhood of Dyker Heights in the borough of Brooklyn. The locals of this neighborhood, from the first days of December, in some cases after Thanksgiving,  begin to decorate their homes […]

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Bryant Park Christmas Tree Lighting 2017

The annual Bryant Park Christmas tree lighting takes place Friday, Dec 1st from 6-8pm! You don’t want to miss this if you’re visiting NYC! Dress warm if you want to get there early and avoid the big rush! Definitely worth the visit and less crowded than the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting 🙂

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When do the Christmas Markets start in New York 2017?

Looking to do some gift shopping in NYC during the Christmas Holidays? Well, look no further! Here are some great Christmas markets to get you started: Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park Bryant Park is an amazing park in Manhattan with the wonderful Winter Village market during the winter.  A great place to […]

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Dyker Heights Christmas lights tour Video

Check out this amazing video of the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights tour. Purchase your tickets for this tour now!

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Holiday Lights Tour NYC 2017

One of the most sought after tours & attractions during the holiday season in New York City are the Christmas lights tours. One in particular is the Dyker Heights Christmas lights tour in Brooklyn. What makes this one so different from those in Manhattan? Well for one, these are regular people who adorn their own homes, with […]

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Things to do for Christmas in New York 2017

There are many things to do in New York City during the holiday season. Apart from the beautiful Christmas lights and atmosphere, here is a list of some fun things you must do with loved ones: 1. See the Rockefeller Christmas tree – An annual tradition that should not be missed! More information 2. Take a […]

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights tour 2016

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights bus tour 2016

If you’re coming to NYC during the Christmas holiday time and looking to take in the dazzle and festive lights, then the Dyker Heights tour in Brooklyn is the place to go.  Come walk from house to house and witness the thousands of lights, toy soldiers, Santa Claus’s, reindeer and so much more that make this […]

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