Fun Things To Do In

NYC

In Winter

Wondering what to do in New York in Winter?

In this guide, you’ll find some of the best New York City winter activities, celebrations, and attractions.

Go Ice Skating

The rink at the Rockefeller Center is the most well-known

Looking for something a little more unique? The 23rd floor of The William Vale hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where you can ‘skate the skyline

Visit The  Botanical Gardens

The New York Botanical Garden looks simply stunning in winter.

It is also home to the Holiday Train Show, where you can see model trains travel around a miniature New York City.

Visit A Museum

Want to escape the cold? Visit one of NYC's excellent museums:

- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in Midtown Manhattan - Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET) in the Upper East Side - Guggenheim Museum

These are not your typical Christmas lights!

The homes at Dyker Heights are an awesome spectacle, with life-size Santas, reindeer, snowmen, and tens of thousands of lights.

See The Christmas Lights In Brooklyn

Throughout November and December, you can shop for some bargains at one of the many Christmas markets.

One of the best is at Union Square or you can head to Central Park.

Shop The  Christmas Markets

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