I’d certainly never visited NYC over the holidays, and I decided that 2016 was my year. I was in Chicago for work, so I thought I’d pop over to see what all the fuss was about. I was anticipating a city that looked like Christmas had thrown up on all its inhabitants, landmarks and bustling city streets. In reality, it was freezing cold, crowded as hell and WHOA is it hard to get a taxi in a city where over 8 million people reside…but damn it was worth everything.
Grand Central Station, Part I
Grand Central Station, Part II
9/11 Memorial. It started raining the minute we walked up to view this incredible sight. I got goosebumps immediately and couldn’t bare to leave just because of a little rain. If you make a visit, I highly suggest also going into the museum nearby.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Don’t forget to look up!
Saks Fifth Avenue, where pocket books go to die.
Proof is in the street signs 😉
Empire State and friends taken from the Top of the Rock
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Right before this photo was taken, we all witnessed a proposal on the ice!
Out and about, trying not to think about how cold it is 😉
NBC shout out
A horse and carriage in Central Park, as ya do.
Bow Bridge, Central Park
Christmas market
Street scenes of NYC
Times Square, aka Touristville. 🙂
Airbnb shout out. Chelsea, you were so good to us! Until next time!
Over to you! Ever been to NYC during the holidays? What are you favorite spots?
We have travelled to NYC before Christmas the last three years! We might have even been there at the same time this year! We work with some church partners up there and it’s a great time of the year to visit. I have lots of favorite spots and recommendations by now! Glad you enjoyed NYC during the most wonderful time of the year 🙂
I literally went 2 weeks ago! It was my first time to NYC and it’s been on my bucket list for years to go over Christmas time. I absolutely loved ice skating in Central Park and seeing the city night skyline from the 230 5th rooftop bar where you get a giant robe to wear and can sip on some spiked holiday cider from inside an igloo 🙂