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The ultimate holiday season weekend in Manhattan
21.11.2024 - 17:36 / lonelyplanet.com
Nov 21, 2024 • 7 min read
Something I love most about New York City is how it wears the seasons like a perfectly tailored suit. Once the winter holidays roll around, that suit is velvety red with white trim, and everyone wants to try it on.
I get it. New York during the month of December is a magical time to go ice skating, see majestic Christmas trees, stroll through holiday markets and sip seasonal cocktails at cozy pop-up bars. Here’s how to plan a festive, wintry weekend in Manhattan to experience it all for yourself.
When to arrive: Maximize the holiday cheer by landing the night before you want your trip to begin, giving yourself at least two full days to experience all the fun and festive things. Landing in NYC at nighttime is ideal – those twinkling skyline lights grace the city all year long.
How to get from the airport: You’re in luck – we have a complete guide for this! Here’s how to get to and from each of NYC’s airports.
Getting around town: We have a guide for this, too, though I always opt for the subway or bus (and the occasional ferry because it rocks). Here’s the full guide to getting around in NYC.
Where to stay: Keep in mind that holiday cheer comes with a high price tag at NYC hotels (even the low-cost ones), but the Plaza is not the only hotel where you can live out your Eloise at Christmastime dreams. The Beekman in the Financial District celebrates the season with an enormous twinkling tree. If you don’t care much about decked halls, MADE is a fabulous budget option. For the ultimate luxury holiday experience with all the trimmings, go to Lotte New York Palace. Eloise would love this place, too.
What to pack: It’s all about layers in December – because one day, it could be 70ºF, and the next, you’ll be ever so grateful you packed a scarf and gloves. Keep your footwear practical and comfy. I also like to carry around a canvas tote wherever I go in case I pick up any souvenirs (and it’s carry-on friendly).
Book everything in advance: Make reservations for everything you possibly can, from your ice-skating time slot to holiday pop-up bars.
Today is all about seeing those iconic sights you think of when you’re planning your trip. Most people who visit the city for the holidays don’t realize how easy it is to breeze through the top seasonal attractions. That’s why this itinerary may seem jam-packed, but trust me – you can cover a lot of ground in one day.
Morning: Start the day with a seasonal pastry from one of New York’s phenomenal bakeries. I love how Librae Bakery in the East Village takes advantage of seasonal ingredients and flavors (last December, I had a croissant monkey bread). Cardamom buns also remind me of the holidays, and La Cabra and Smør make very fluffy, flavorful versions.
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