Christmas events
If you are lucky enough to visit this metropolis during the Christmas days, you will be impressed by the number of people with happy faces on the streets. Join them and visit the most interesting places.• The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is considered the most luxurious, almost a benchmark. You can admire it completely free of charge. A skating rink is open nearby for everyone – be sure to go ice skating to get into the spirit of the holiday and good mood.
• A walk along Fifth Avenue will allow you to enjoy the design ideas of Christmas window decorators. Special attention should be paid to stores such as Macy’s, Bareneys, Saks, Bloomingdales, Lord and Taylor.
• The best neighborhood in terms of decorating houses with garlands is considered Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. You will see skillfully made illuminations depicting scenes from biblical stories in the interpretation of the owners of the mansions. Sometimes they can make you laugh to tears, and sometimes make you think.
• You can take a photo with Santa Claus and visit him on the eighth floor of the Macy’s department store.
• Art lovers should visit the David Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. At Christmas, the production of "The Nutcracker" is traditionally performed here.
• Music lovers and fans of entertainment shows are recommended to buy a ticket for the Christmas show Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. This show has been held every year since 1933 and attracts a lot of viewers thanks to performances by the world's best singers, dancers, actors and musicians.
• Every year in Times Square, the ball drop takes place, and thousands of people come to watch this event. If you want to join, you'll have to get there in the first half of the day – after noon the streets are closed to prevent crowding.
• A cruise on the Hudson on a comfortable liner will allow you to see the New Year's fireworks in all their glory. You will be served by courteous waiters with champagne and light snacks.