Things You'll Need:
- Warm clothes
- Comfy shoes
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Step 1
Visit Rockefeller Center where you can see the lighting of the Christmas Tree, zip around the skating rink, and marvel at the many decorated shop windows. Ride the elevator to the Top of the Rock observation deck for some incredible views.
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Step 2
Reserve a seat for Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular with the legendary Rockettes. When it comes to New York classics, this landmark theater can’t be beat! An evening also might include seeing a Broadway show, catching the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center or enjoying local bands and big-name artists perform at the Bowery Ballroom.
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Step 3
See dazzling holiday window displays at the city’s legendary department stores, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Lord & Taylor. You'll enjoy seeing how these stores add their own kind of holiday magic. Admire a diamond at world-famous jeweler Tiffany & Co., and slip into some awesome runway fashions at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Step 4
Thrill the whole family with a visit to the Bronx Zoo. Home to 4,000 animals, it’s the largest zoo in the world. Visit after dark and you'll be dazzled by the brilliant Holiday Lights display.
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Step 5
Bundle up for a horse-drawn carriage ride in Central Park. Nestled in the very core of the city, this famous 843-acre park offers some magnificent woodlands. Take a casual stroll down beautiful tree-lined paths, glide around Wollman Skating Rink, a traditional winter favorite, and see some polar bears at the Central Park Wildlife Center & Zoo.
