6.6 Take a Trip to This City for the Most Magical Christmas Experience

It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🌲 The time of year where you can cozy up by the fireplace with a delicious hot cocoa, enjoy ice-skating, and see beautiful lights. Everyone is much kinder and more apt to help others this time of year, which makes my heart so happy. For me, Christmas is a magical time, and there's no better place to amplify that magic than New York City. 

Why New York City?

Everywhere you go, you'll feel the Christmas spirit. All of the storefront windows are decorated, the amazing Christmas markets are open, special Christmas shows, and all of the lights you could ever want to see. Let's not forget some of the best Christmas movies set in NYC! My favorites are Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, and Home Alone 2. There are so many reasons to visit NYC; I think the real question here is, why not? 

Lea Michele says it best in Glee- "Being in New York is like falling in love. Over and over again, every minute."  

(Left- Photo Credit: "The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center" by Sister72 is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

5 Things You'll Want to Do While There

• Visit Rockefeller Plaza 
• You'll see the famous Rockefeller tree while showing off some ice-skating skills.
• Attend The Nutcracker
• This well-known show at the NYC Ballet is something you don't want to miss. 
• Check out Santaland at Macy's 
• Whether you have kids or want to feel like a kid again, this place is fun for all.
• Take a Carriage Ride
• Get romantic and take a stroll through Central Park on a horse-drawn carriage. 
• Eat at Tavern On the Green
• Eat at this iconic landmark that's now an elegant, romantic restaurant. 

Prepare further for your trip by checking out Jenny Bhatia's traveling blog, where she talks about her experience in NYC during Christmas. She says, "New York City is absolutely beautiful. The sites are truly breathtaking. Just walking through Times Square is exhilarating."

Where to Stay

AirBnB's are becoming increasingly popular. I recommend staying near a subway for ease of travel, and you can also search for places close to a specific landmark. For example, this townhouse is located in the historic brownstone on the upper west side. It is very spacious and only a short walk from Central Park! 

If a hotel is more of your style, I highly recommend The Palace, which has impressive architecture and is situated right in central NYC. However, if you have it in your budget, I'd recommend splurging on a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Ritz-Carlton. 

If this trip isn't already on your bucket list, you'll want to add it right away. I've been dreaming of this trip ever since I was a little girl because every movie makes it seem so magical. It will be a memorable trip that will fill your heart with endless joy. So go ahead, get your trip booked and get ready for that Christmas magic. 💓

Tell me all about your NYC trip in the comments!

(Above: Radio City Hall at Christmas "New York Christmas 2009" by Loco Steve is licensed under CC BY 2.0)