New York City transforms into a festive wonderland every year, which is why it is at the top of most people’s travel bucket lists for Christmas. If you are visiting the Big Apple this year, you will not want to miss out on the best festive activities, events, and attractions.
Offering iconic family-friendly shows and unmissable Fifth Avenue holiday displays, you and your loved ones will have an unforgettable yuletide break. Don’t return home with any regrets, and read this 2022 guide to Christmas in NYC.
View Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Rockefeller Center recently announced its iconic Christmas tree will make the journey from Maryland to NYC this year. Like every tree before it, it is bound to wow each visitor, as the 79-foot Norway Spruce tree will arrive at its famous spot on November 13th 2022.
The tree will feature an impressive 50,000 colored LED lights and a stunning Swarovski Star and will light up for the first time on December 1st 2022. If you are traveling later, you can catch the first display on the live airing of NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center.
Book Tickets to Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Radio City Christmas Spectacular has been delighting audiences every festive season since 1933, excluding 2020 due to the pandemic. The unmissable family-friendly show in Radio City Music Hall is the ultimate yuletide event and features a flying Santa Claus, talented tap dancers, and, of course, precision dancing from The Rockettes.
Running from November 18th 2022 to January 2nd 2023, and offering five performances on some days, you’d be crazy to overlook this jolly 90-minute production during a Christmas break to the Big Apple.
Stroll Along Dyker Heights
Dyker Heights experiences a festive transformation the day after Thanksgiving, as its residents adorn their homes with elaborate Christmas decorations. You’re bound to have a merry feeling as you stroll down several blocks featuring large inflatable snowmen and Santas, tens of thousands of colorful lights, and Christmas carols airing from loudspeakers. It is a must-visit during a festive getaway to NYC.
Catch the Saks Fifth Avenue Light Show
Saks Fifth Avenue is more than a department store during the festive holiday season. The building transforms into a ten-story Christmas lights show, which runs for two minutes and repeats every seven to eight minutes each evening. The fun holiday display is spread across its twelve windows and features LED light projections that will make your jaw drop.
A Christmas Horse Carriage Ride
Few experiences are more magical than a Christmas horse carriage ride in NYC. You and your loved ones can breathe in the festive atmosphere of the Big Apple on the back of a horse-drawn carriage. Plus, it will provide a unique way to view many of the city’s iconic festive destinations, as you will travel through Central Park and past the Rockefeller Christmas tree and the Saks Fifth Avenue light show, plus much more. It is sure to become a festive highlight of your trip.
There you have it, your go-to guide for a Christmas trip to New York this year.
