By Michelle Scott
Winter is always a festive season in
New York, offering visitors beautiful scenery, magical lights, holiday cheer and an endless list of events and activities. Adults and children alike will find fun and adventure exploring parks, concerts, outdoor events and special memory making moments, as well as partake in some of the greatest shopping opportunities in the world.
Bryant Park Ice Skating and Shopping
Whether you are an avid skater or a beginner, The Pond in Bryant Park has become a favorite spot for skating enthusiasts. In addition to skating, the park's winter festivities consist of individual shops selling gifts and souvenirs and eating venues featuring quick snacks vendors and Celsius Lounge offering rink-side views, and an outdoor terrace with heating lamps; additional amenities include skate rental, skating lessons, bag check and lockers, and a gift shop. The Pond is open to the public throughout the winter season. Admission to the park and skating rink is free.
The Pond at Bryant Park
42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas
(866) 221-5157
http://www.thepondatbryantpark.com
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Chorus lines, high kicks and fabulous costumes await visitors who go to see the Rockettes in the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The Christmas spectacular includes musical numbers with marching soldiers, a live Nativity scene, actors and appearances by Santa Claus himself. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular runs during the holiday season at various times.
Radio City Music Hall
1260 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
(212) 465-6115
http://www.radiocity.com
Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Garden
Visitors will see over 140 well-known New York buildings, such as the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building and the Guggenheim, as well as bridges reconstructed as topiary-like replicas and model trains traveling around them. The replica structures are made of various plants, twigs, vines, leaves and berries. Most of the replicas are lighted from the inside and create an illuminated village that is magical for children and adults. Visitors to the exhibit should anticipate spending about an hour to view everything. The Holiday Train Show is housed in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, and will run throughout the winter season.
The New York Botanical Garden
200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 817-8700
http://www.nybg.org
About the Author:
Michelle Scott is a graduate of DePaul University, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business finance. She has been writing about various topics for 13 years, and now works in New York as a freelance writer and artist. Scott also applies her writing skills to academic summations.
