The Magic of the Holidays in NYC December 08 2017

As I was walking down the street on Thanksgiving I saw someone setting up to sell Christmas Trees. That is when it dawned on me that the holiday season has begun.  New York City is a magical place to be during the holidays; I understand why everyone wants to visit.  The city is buzzing for the few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas as the tourists come to shop, dine and see the sights. Here are some of my favorite happenings this time of the year. Be sure to add them to your to do list if you live in New York or are just visiting.

Winter Village at Bryant Park – This outdoor market has become very upscale in the past few years.  Browse vendors for the perfect gift and then sit and watch the ice skaters while you taste your way through the different food options. If you have little ones with you that don’t want to ice skate, check out the carousel.

The Shops at Columbus Circle – The lights hanging in the shopping center will always have a special meaning to me during the holidays. When I worked at Bouchon Bakery, I got to see the light display everyday. I could hum the tunes to you note for note.  Luckily I’ve forgotten the songs but have fond memories of people sitting down with a hot chocolate and a cookie to see the light show in the afternoons.

Rockefeller Center – This is one Christmas Tree you don’t want to miss. It is impressively large and decorated to perfection.  Check out the tree while shopping, ice skating or on your way to Radio City to see the Rockettes(another one of my favorite NYC Holiday happenings).

The Holiday Train Exhibit at the NY Transit Museum Annex – Visit Grand Central Station and take a detour to this amazing model train.  There are dozens of trains going around the tracks and even if I didn’t have a some who is obsessed with trains I would still find it interesting.  Grab a bite to eat on the downstairs concourse.  The options have improved in the past few years.

Don’t forget to spend time with Family and Friends this holiday season as well. And if you make the trip to NYC on a Friday be sure to stop by our showroom. We’ll be open for all of your holiday shopping needs.

Happy Friday,

Julie