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New York City vacation around Christmas
Posted on 9/27/14 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 9/27/14 at 1:38 pm
Exploring the idea of taking my family to NYC prior to Christmas for 4 or 5 nights.
We have two small children (8 and 5) and believe it would be nice to let them see the sights (Macy's Parade, Rockefeller Center (Ice Skating), etc. of the city and explore for their age as much of New York as possible.
Any recommendations or must dos?
Also, from a hotel standpoint, where to stay? I'm a Hilton HHonors member and will be using points.
We have two small children (8 and 5) and believe it would be nice to let them see the sights (Macy's Parade, Rockefeller Center (Ice Skating), etc. of the city and explore for their age as much of New York as possible.
Any recommendations or must dos?
Also, from a hotel standpoint, where to stay? I'm a Hilton HHonors member and will be using points.
This post was edited on 9/27/14 at 1:38 pm
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Posted on 9/27/14 at 1:46 pm to Will Cover
Waldorf Astoria and the palace are 2 good places to stay for the holidays.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 1:52 pm to Will Cover
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Macy's Parade
Thanksgiving FWIW
Posted on 9/27/14 at 1:53 pm to Will Cover
I wouldn't recommend it for adults only, but one of the Hilton properties in times Square would be pretty awesome for kids.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 1:56 pm to Will Cover
I'd check out the 911 memorial, visit some museums, the square at night, statue of liberty.
Driving or flying in?
Driving or flying in?
Posted on 9/27/14 at 1:57 pm to Will Cover
Take them to see a Broadway show, like Alladin or The Lion King.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 2:01 pm to Will Cover
Ice skating at the Rock is always packed. We went last Christmas and skated at Central Park. It was really fun and a lot easier. Plus I'm pretty sure skating at the Rock is in a time slot and Central Park is skate however long you like.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 2:03 pm to Will Cover
Go ice skating in Central Park, not the rockefellar center. Otherwise, it's a fun trip.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 2:04 pm to Will Cover
Hotels are very expensive at that time of year...
Posted on 9/27/14 at 2:09 pm to Will Cover
We saw the Rockettes Christmas show a few years ago.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 5:23 pm to Will Cover
Look out for ISIS
Posted on 9/27/14 at 5:31 pm to Will Cover
If I may make a suggestion, NYC before Christmas is an absolute nightmare. The city is crowded, hotels are expensive, restaurants are packed, taxis are not available, everywhere you go will be mobbed. I have taken my family to NYC on Christmas day, and stayed in the city a few days after Christmas, and that is actually very nice. I've been able to get fantastic hotel rooms at reasonable rates, eat where I want, get tickets to shows, etc. Not sure if you have the flexibility to do that, but I recommend going after Christmas if you can.
ETA: the the Waldorf is a dump, avoid.
ETA: the the Waldorf is a dump, avoid.
This post was edited on 9/27/14 at 5:33 pm
Posted on 9/27/14 at 5:39 pm to Will Cover
The Hilton on 53rd and 6th is decent and right by the park and Rockefeller Center.
ETA: The Waldorf is very hit or miss. Some of the rooms are in rough shape.
ETA: The Waldorf is very hit or miss. Some of the rooms are in rough shape.
This post was edited on 9/27/14 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 9/27/14 at 10:05 pm to Will Cover
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Rockefeller Center (Ice Skating),
Check out Bryant Park as well
Posted on 9/28/14 at 12:38 am to Will Cover
My BIL lives up there. The family and I went up for thanksgiving last year.
We did the parade and also went to see the floats the night before. Also saw the lion king on Broadway as well as the radio city music hall Christmas spectacular. Went to see the Statue of Liberty and the science museum as well.
Not sure what to tell you about the hotel. We just stayed at my BIL's place in Brooklyn.
Getting around on the subway was super easy via Google maps. It tells you what lines to get on and what stops to take. Also used uber for taxis, although that was only to and from the airport. We used the subway to get everywhere. I was scared due to after going years ago and trying the navigate the subway, but as I mentioned Google maps worked incredibly.
We did the parade and also went to see the floats the night before. Also saw the lion king on Broadway as well as the radio city music hall Christmas spectacular. Went to see the Statue of Liberty and the science museum as well.
Not sure what to tell you about the hotel. We just stayed at my BIL's place in Brooklyn.
Getting around on the subway was super easy via Google maps. It tells you what lines to get on and what stops to take. Also used uber for taxis, although that was only to and from the airport. We used the subway to get everywhere. I was scared due to after going years ago and trying the navigate the subway, but as I mentioned Google maps worked incredibly.
This post was edited on 9/28/14 at 12:44 am
Posted on 9/28/14 at 12:40 am to Will Cover
The Rockettes Christmas show is a definite must do!!!!!
Posted on 9/28/14 at 2:14 am to Will Cover
FAO Schwartz for the kiddos
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Natural History
Posted on 9/28/14 at 2:48 am to Will Cover
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island will be cold as frick. Bundle up if you do it; I would not recommend it with kids at that time of year. There is a lot of standing in line, security, and ice cold wind whips in off the harbor like knives.
Aladdin and/or Lion King are absolute must dos. Aladdin was very good and the kids will love it.
FAO Schwarz on 5th Ave near Central Park.
Carriage ride through Central Park.
Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center.
Aladdin and/or Lion King are absolute must dos. Aladdin was very good and the kids will love it.
FAO Schwarz on 5th Ave near Central Park.
Carriage ride through Central Park.
Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center.
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