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Christmas in New York City
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is one of Christmas in New York City.

1. Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

8.4
30 Rockefeller Plz (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Tree · Rockefeller Center · 92 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: It would not be Christmas without the Tree at Rockefeller Center!

St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of Christmas in New York City.

2. St. Patrick's Cathedral

9.5
14 E 51st St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Church · 305 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Large manager inside for Christmas. Simple and elegant.

Radio City Music Hall is one of Christmas in New York City.

3. Radio City Music Hall

9.4
1260 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Rockefeller Center · 391 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Timeless outdoor display that fits this historic venue.

1251 Avenue of the Americas is one of Christmas in New York City.

4. 1251 Avenue of the Americas

1251 Avenue of the Americas Fl 2, New York, NY
Structure · Theater District · 11 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Gigantic display with classic style. Updated this year back to all red ornaments.

The McGraw-Hill Companies is one of Christmas in New York City.

5. The McGraw-Hill Companies

1221 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St.), New York, NY
Office · Theater District · 12 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Perfect companion to the large ornaments at 1251 Ave of Americas!

Time Life is one of Christmas in New York City.

6. Time Life

1271 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Office · Theater District · 19 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: If you're a toy train fan, this is one to see.

News Corp Building is one of Christmas in New York City.

7. News Corp Building

1211 Avenue of the Americas (at 47th St.), New York, NY
Office · Theater District · 16 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Considering Fox News starts their annual "War on Christmas" around this time, I was surprised that there was no Manger on display. Guess the "noise" is just for their TV audience.

Saks Fifth Ave Snowflake & The Bubble Holiday Projection is one of Christmas in New York City.

8. Saks Fifth Ave Snowflake & The Bubble Holiday Projection

New York, NY
Department Store · Rockefeller Center · 2 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: New Holiday Light Show is now in full color! Cute Yeti Christmas theme.

Saks Fifth Avenue is one of Christmas in New York City.

9. Saks Fifth Avenue

8.9
611 5th Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 290 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Yeti Christmas from Light Show is also the widow theme.

Bergdorf Goodman is one of Christmas in New York City.

10. Bergdorf Goodman

8.9
754 5th Ave (btwn E 57th & E 58th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 241 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! This years display is a boring multi-holiday theme. Not up to the stellar displays of the past years!

Cartier is one of Christmas in New York City.

11. Cartier

9.1
653 5th Ave (at E 52nd St), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Midtown East · 20 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Cartier was first to wrap it's building like a gift for the holidays.

Fendi is one of Christmas in New York City.

12. Fendi

8.0
611 5th Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Boutique · Midtown East · 8 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Demonic packages are the new holiday display. Definitely A-fendi.

UNICEF Snowflake is one of Christmas in New York City.

13. UNICEF Snowflake

6.9
(W57th Street), New York, NY
Sculpture Garden · Midtown East · 3 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: It's a shame that people do not know this snowflake is to support UNICEF. See link for details. Read more.

FAO Schwarz is one of Christmas in New York City.

14. FAO Schwarz

767 5th Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Midtown East · 284 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: FAO continues their sell-out tradition by turning their main floor into a promotion for the new flick Walking with Dinosaurs.

Barneys New York is one of Christmas in New York City.

15. Barneys New York

660 Madison Ave (btwn E 60th & E 61st St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 221 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: It's a dull Jay-Z Xmas at Barneys this year. Last year's Gaga Xmas was much better! Photo is from last year.

Bloomingdale's is one of Christmas in New York City.

16. Bloomingdale's

8.4
1000 3rd Ave Fl 5 (btwn E 59th & E 60th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 342 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Bloomies continues its window display tradition honoring holiday shopping bags from the past. This year, it's a world tour.

Times Square is one of Christmas in New York City.

17. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2356 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Although the Ball isn't updated for the new year until after Xmas, the lights are updated for the holidays. Aeropostale is always fun.

Bank of America Winter Village is one of Christmas in New York City.

18. Bank of America Winter Village

8.0
42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Midtown East · 119 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Have fun skating or just watching. Plenty of security to keep the crowd on ice under control. Routy behavior is dealt with swiftly.

The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park is one of Christmas in New York City.

19. The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park

6th Avenue (Btwn 40th & 42nd), New York, NY
Gift Store · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Never know what you will stumble on at these shops. Plenty of winter wear, crafts, unique items as well as some yummy snacks.

Lord & Taylor is one of Christmas in New York City.

20. Lord & Taylor

424 5th Ave (at W 39th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Garment District · 109 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Best Holiday Windows of 2013!

Macy's is one of Christmas in New York City.

21. Macy's

7.8
151 W 34th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Garment District · 1065 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Another interactive display this year. If you stand in the right place, your profile will appear as stars in the window. Just wave and see it respond.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of Christmas in New York City.

22. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: This Classic Christmas Tree display was started in 1964. Worth the trip to see! Read more.

Empire State Building is one of Christmas in New York City.

23. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1173 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Still waiting for the Red & Green!

Washington Square Park is one of Christmas in New York City.

24. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 711 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Large tree under the Arch provided by the Washington Square Association.

Henri Bendel is one of Christmas in New York City.

25. Henri Bendel

716 5th Ave (at 56th St), New York, NY
Boutique · Midtown East · 94 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Al Hirschfeld's most famous caricaturist are brought to live in this 3D display.

New York Public Library - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) is one of Christmas in New York City.

26. New York Public Library - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

8.7
455 5th Ave (at E 40th St), New York, NY
Library · Garment District · 44 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Finally, the wreaths are back on the lions for the Holidays!

UBS is one of Christmas in New York City.

27. UBS

1285 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 51st & W 52nd St), New York, NY
Office · Theater District · 9 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: I always forget where I saw this row of huge Nutcracker soldiers. It's the UBS Building!

South Street Seaport is one of Christmas in New York City.

28. South Street Seaport

8.9
South St (Pier 17), New York, NY
Harbor or Marina · Financial District · 225 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: Large tree and plenty of room to skate.

Union Square Holiday Market is one of Christmas in New York City.

29. Union Square Holiday Market

8.1
Union Sq W (at E 14th St), New York, NY
Christmas Market · Union Square · 72 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: One of the best outdoor holiday markets in the NY-Metro area!

Amorino Gelato is one of Christmas in New York City.

30. Amorino Gelato

9.0
60 University Pl (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Greenwich Village · 200 tips and reviews

Charles P.Charles Photoframd: The BEST hot chocolate in NYC! Treat yourself after making it through all of these locations ;)