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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 wickowick
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Hotels are very expensive at that time of year...
They don't really go up in points, though. I got the Conrad downtown for 34k a night during new year's one year, when the price in dollars was over $350/night.
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 2:12 pm to LSURussian
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We saw the Rockettes Christmas show a few years ago.
The Christmas Spectacular. I second this. Have your concierge hook you up. Have your dinner at Bobby Vans in midtown
Posted on 9/27/14 at 2:17 pm to LSURussian
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Posted by LSURussian
We saw the Rockettes Christmas show a few years ago.
They also play at the Grande ole Opry in Nashville. Saw them a couple of years ago, very good show.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 5:21 pm to SEClint
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Driving or flying in?
Flying. I wouldn't dare attempt driving this far with children.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 5:22 pm to wickowick
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Hotels are very expensive at that time of year...
Yes, why yes they are.
I have close to 400,000 Hilton points. About to drain them.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 5:22 pm to LSURussian
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We saw the Rockettes Christmas show a few years ago.
Wife would really enjoy this.
Posted on 9/27/14 at 5:23 pm to Will Cover
Look out for ISIS
Posted on 9/27/14 at 5:24 pm to Will Cover
Waldorf is Hilton right?
Stayed there for Christmas once and it was decorated nice
Stayed there for Christmas once and it was decorated nice
Posted on 9/27/14 at 5:28 pm to yellowfin
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Waldorf is Hilton right?
Stayed there for Christmas once and it was decorated nice
Yes, rooms are ranging anywhere from 70,000 to 80,000 points per night. A rip, but that's what we get for wanting to go around Christmas.
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
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