Christmas in New York City
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 752
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Christmas in New York City
We are planning a trip to New York City over Christmas (Dec. 20-27). We have our Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets, but are wondering if there are other seasonal shows. Also, do most of the Broadway shows play Christmas week?
Does Letterman tape during Christmas? Any other advice would be appreciated - restaurants that are especiallly nice during Christmas,etc. Thanks for your help.
Does Letterman tape during Christmas? Any other advice would be appreciated - restaurants that are especiallly nice during Christmas,etc. Thanks for your help.
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 268
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There's a version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol that is perfomred at the theater in Madison Square Garden. They usually hire a well known actor for the part of Scrooge. The city is spectacular at Christmas. Don't miss the awesome window displays at the major department stores. It would help to know what type of food, price range, etc. for restaurant recommendations.
#3
Guest
Posts: n/a
My entire family went last year and we had a blast. Yes, the plays are all on but I'm not sure about Letterman.
Go ice skating at either Wollman Rink or Rock Center. Check out the dates for the Nutcracker (although I think it is in late November). The city is decked out and it is gorgeous.
Make sure you check out the window displays in the major department stores. Bergdorf Goodman had my favorites last year.
Have tea at either the St. Regis, The Pierre, or The Plaza.
Check the concert schedule for Carnegie Hall.
If you are a Christian, go to Midnight Mass at St. Patricks Cathedral.
My mind is drawing a blank. I'll add more as soon as I remember.
Go ice skating at either Wollman Rink or Rock Center. Check out the dates for the Nutcracker (although I think it is in late November). The city is decked out and it is gorgeous.
Make sure you check out the window displays in the major department stores. Bergdorf Goodman had my favorites last year.
Have tea at either the St. Regis, The Pierre, or The Plaza.
Check the concert schedule for Carnegie Hall.
If you are a Christian, go to Midnight Mass at St. Patricks Cathedral.
My mind is drawing a blank. I'll add more as soon as I remember.
#4
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The end-of-the-year holiday season is one of the best and busiest times in New York.
Yes, the theaters do perform that week, probably the busiest week of the Broadway season, so get your tickets early if you want to see a popular show.
Also, the NY City Ballet's version of The Nutcracker is the best, and yes, it is performed through early January.
Yes, the theaters do perform that week, probably the busiest week of the Broadway season, so get your tickets early if you want to see a popular show.
Also, the NY City Ballet's version of The Nutcracker is the best, and yes, it is performed through early January.
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 752
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for the suggestions - I'm starting a list of things to see and do!
Merilee - we like American, French, Italian, Mexican, & German food. We are hoping to find some good food at moderate prices - at lunch or prix fixe menus. Any good suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks GoTravel and HowardR for suggesting the Nutcracker. We will try to get Broadway tickets early - so far they are not posted for those dates on the web. I love the suggestion for Midnight Mass at St. Patricks. Please add more ideas as you think of them!
Merilee - we like American, French, Italian, Mexican, & German food. We are hoping to find some good food at moderate prices - at lunch or prix fixe menus. Any good suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks GoTravel and HowardR for suggesting the Nutcracker. We will try to get Broadway tickets early - so far they are not posted for those dates on the web. I love the suggestion for Midnight Mass at St. Patricks. Please add more ideas as you think of them!
#6
Guest
Posts: n/a
some hints...don't do to much of the holiday theatre stuff. the buzz in new york is amazing at christmas. on the street, in the stores, etc...i myself think the radio city christmas show is missable. but the nutcracker at the met sounds great. i second that about st. pats, department stores, and i'm such a sucker for christmas at rockerfeller center. it really is cool. don't forget perhaps a horse carriage ride/hot chocolate in the park? : )
#12
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 16,715
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
In addition to things already mentioned, the Christmas tree at the Metropolitan museum-go on a Fri night when they're open late & have live music & drinks; windows at Barney's, Lord & Taylor, Saks; Tavern on the Green.
#13
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 400
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
NYC is great at that time of year but please be prepared for crowds. I've been to NYC many times at various times of the year but never saw crowds like Dec 2001 (when it was expected to be quieter than usual). You couldn't get near Rockefeller Center. A 90 minute wait for skating at Waldman Rink. 3 hour wait for Ferris Wheel at the then new Toys R Us in Times Sq. Not trying to discourage your trip but rather just give you ample warning of what to expect. We still had a wonderful trip and would go again but the crowds limited our ability to do as much as we had hoped.
#16
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 480
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
We went to New York for Christmas several years ago and found that a number of theaters were closed on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas day. Also a lot of restaurants will be closed on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day. If they are open, check about whether they are offering only a special dinner or buffet and the cost. It could be an expensive surprise.
Luckily, NYC has plenty of deli's and Chinese restaurants that will be open. That's what we did those two days.
Luckily, NYC has plenty of deli's and Chinese restaurants that will be open. That's what we did those two days.
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tracker
United States
17
Jun 2nd, 2003 04:07 PM