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We'll be passing through NYC on our way up to Albany with our 4 kids and would like to make a short stop to see some Christmas sites. If a family had only (about) 4 hours in NYC at Christmas time, what would you most recommend they see?
The classic would be to start at Rockefeller Center, walk up Fifth Avenue looking at the windows and end up at FAO Schwartz and the corner of Central Park. Provided you stopped to shop a bit and grab a bite you won’t have time for much more.
Rockefeller Center sounds good--thanks! We probably won't really be doing any shopping--we're more interested in the kids seeing some Christmas decorations, sites, etc. (This will be their first time in NYC).
Is there anywhere in particular that is a must-see around this time of year?
UGHHHH!!! not another reason for my fiance to go there!!!!!
I haven't lived here long enough to know if this is an every year thing or just a last year thing, but on 6th ave behind the rockefeller building, the JPM building and the one next to it had giant christmas lights and giant christmas ornaments that I thought were pretty cool.
So as the poster above said, seeing the tree, then going to 6th seeing the lights and ornaments that would fit on it, then going up 5th would be a great way to go.
This might be a dumb question, but is FAO Schwarz *just* a toy store (albeit, a giant one) or is it an experience in itself? What I mean is, is it worth going to even if you're not going to be buying any toys?
This might be a dumb question, but is FAO Schwarz *just* a toy store (albeit, a giant one) or is it an experience in itself? What I mean is, is it worth going to even if you're not going to be buying any toys?
You'll be hearing crying all the way back to Albany
After the tree, cross the street and stand on line to see the windows as Saks Fifth Ave.
Or go to Macys. They have a really nice and large window display this year. Actually it's really 2 separate stories/displays. One is "believe," the other is about Virigina's letter asking if there is a Santa Claus. Then go up to the 8th floor and see the jolly man, himself. Before seeing Santa, you walk through a fairly elaborate Disney World style exhibit with model trains and moving reindeer and mice. I think there are about 4 Santas, each in their own room, so the line moves fairly quickly. The elves are all young theater types and engage the kids with songs and conversation while you wait.
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