Fodor's Expert Review The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Set in the shadow of the giant Rockefeller Center Christmas tree (in season), the city's most iconic ice-skating rink is a quintessential winter experience for visitors and a long-standing tradition for many locals. General-admission, timed-ticket skating can be reserved in advance, in person or online. Saturday mornings are reserved for 30-minute Skate School lessons ($50), which include skate rental and post-lesson rink access. The Rink has changing specials, so check the website for ticket deals. From mid-April through mid-October, expect to trade in ice skates for roller skates for spins at Flipper's Roller Rink ($20 tickets; $10 roller-skate rentals).