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NY in December
Wollman Rink is one of NY in December.

1. Wollman Rink

8.9
830 5th Ave (at East Dr), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Central Park · 83 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best skating rink in NYC features the largest skating surface of any midtown rink and an awe-inspiring view of the city’s skyscrapers peeking over the surrounding trees. Read more.

Tony Dragon's Grille is one of NY in December.

2. Tony Dragon's Grille

8.7
62nd St And Madison Ave (Upper East Side), New York, NY
Food Truck · 33 tips and reviews

Aaron W.Aaron Watford: Be prepared to stand in line for a long time as it's always crowded. However it's so worth the wait.

Christmas Cottage is one of NY in December.

3. Christmas Cottage

871 7th Ave, New York, NY
Christmas Market · Theater District · No tips or reviews
LOVE Sculpture by Robert Indiana is one of NY in December.

4. LOVE Sculpture by Robert Indiana

1350 Avenue of the Americas (at W 55th St), New York, NY
Outdoor Sculpture · Midtown East · 64 tips and reviews

Bloomberg TVBloomberg TV: A step up from a Hallmark greeting, Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture was originally designed and commissioned as a Christmas card by the Museum of Modern Art in 1965

The Little Beet is one of NY in December.

5. The Little Beet

7.5
135 W 50th St (between 6th Ave and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gluten-Free Restaurant · Theater District · 74 tips and reviews

Rebecca N.Rebecca Niles: AMAZING FOOD and my favorite place to get lunch. healthy and delicious food in midtown with a great and friendly staff. you'll be addicted in no time.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of NY in December.

6. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: A breathtaking view of Manhattan.

The Rink at Rockefeller Center is one of NY in December.

7. The Rink at Rockefeller Center

8.2
600 5th Ave (W 50th St), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Rockefeller Center · 41 tips and reviews

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: they only open during the winter season… this is a great, fun, romantic place! let's skate!!!♥

The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park is one of NY in December.

8. The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park

8.7
6th Ave (btwn 40th & 42nd St), New York, NY
Christmas Market · Midtown East · 34 tips and reviews

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: A fun place to spend a few hours looking for gifts and the holiday spirit.

Soup Spot is one of NY in December.

9. Soup Spot

220 W 31st St (btwn Fashion Ave & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Soup Spot · Chelsea · 42 tips and reviews

pinsuda s.pinsuda sagooleim: Soup/Sandwich combo is only $6. Best lunch deal around the Herald Square area. Their soups are soo delicious. Read more.

The Cinnamon Snail is one of NY in December.

10. The Cinnamon Snail

2 Pennsylvania Plz, New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Chelsea · 74 tips and reviews

Pablo A.Pablo Aguilera: The best vegan fast food ever! Really vegan and gluten free for a little extra! 💚

Macy's is one of NY in December.

11. Macy's

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

Chris G.Chris G: Enjoy the holiday decor.

Empire State Building is one of NY in December.

12. 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

Yann R.Yann Rimbaud: For $22, you can have the best view of New York. I advice you to visit for the sunset, it's beautiful!

DIG is one of NY in December.

13. DIG

8.6
16 E 23rd St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 68 tips and reviews

TomTom: Better than their midtown east location. Decent amount of seating and larger offering. Quickly healthy meal.

Union Square Park is one of NY in December.

14. Union Square Park

9.1
Union Sq E/W & Broadway (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Park · Union Square · 565 tips and reviews

Daniel K.Daniel Karran: A New York staple filled with all different types of New Yorkers! Stop here to enjoy items from the farmer's market. Always busy but always fun! A good place to people watch or enjoy a cup of coffee

Hu Kitchen is one of NY in December.

15. Hu Kitchen

78 5th Avenue (at E 14th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 248 tips and reviews

BrookeBrooke: Really flavorful, healthy food but quite pricey. Tons of gluten free, organic, and dairy free options though.

Peacefood Café is one of NY in December.

16. Peacefood Café

8.6
41 E 11th St (at University Pl), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 168 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Vegan cafe and bakery with great dairy- and egg-free brownies.

Union Square Holiday Market is one of NY in December.

17. Union Square Holiday Market

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

Stella R.Stella Raffle-Wax: my favorite winter to-do in nyc!! stop and smell the spices, and get a cup of hot apple cider, for sure. support your local business!

Wild is one of NY in December.

18. Wild

7.2
535 Hudson St (Perry & Charles), New York, NY
Gluten-Free Restaurant · West Village · 63 tips and reviews

Kathryn F.Kathryn Fitzpatrick: Amazing restaurant! All gluten free (but you would never know it from the taste) and it has great ambiance. My favorite place in west village!!!

Kesté Pizza & Vino is one of NY in December.

19. Kesté Pizza & Vino

271 Bleecker St (at Morton St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 275 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: On the weekend nights expect a line out the door but it’s worth waiting for Neapolitan Pizza like this one. P.S. they have quality gluten-free pizza too!

Creperie NYC is one of NY in December.

20. Creperie NYC

8.6
112 Macdougal St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St.), New York, NY
Creperie · Greenwich Village · 62 tips and reviews

MarcMarc: Food Network's Top 5 Best Street Food - #4 Sweet (Chocolate Lovers Dessert) and Savory Crepes (Turkey and Brie)

Springbone is one of NY in December.

21. Springbone

8.0
90 W 3rd St (Sullivan St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 36 tips and reviews

scott ..scott ...: Great paleo options including zucchini spaghetti with meatballs and "The Port," a grass-fed beef patty sandwiched between two massive portobello mushrooms.

Bareburger is one of NY in December.

22. Bareburger

85 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 96 tips and reviews

The Inspired Word NYCThe Inspired Word NYC: The music open mics on the 2nd floor Mondays are killer.

Chobani is one of NY in December.

23. Chobani

8.9
152 Prince St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Snack Place · SoHo · 219 tips and reviews

Nina N.Nina Nirema: Fresh 2 death. WAY fresher/better than the packaged version. If you're a fan of Greek yogurt, you must come here. Had the Fig & Walnut (so on point), but all the flavors look great. Friendliest staff!

Cacao Bar at MarieBelle is one of NY in December.

24. Cacao Bar at MarieBelle

7.9
484 Broome St (btwn W Broadway & Wooster St), New York, NY
Tea Room · SoHo · 2 tips and reviews

MarinaMarina: Don't forget to try the free hot chocolate sample!

Erin McKenna's Bakery is one of NY in December.

25. Erin McKenna's Bakery

7.9
248 Broome St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 159 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Everyone talks about their cupcakes but what we go for are the Cookie Sandwiches. We'd recommend the Chocolate Chip with vanilla filling. These treats are gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free & dairy-free!

Patacon Pisao is one of NY in December.

26. Patacon Pisao

8.2
139 Essex St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Venezuelan Restaurant · Lower East Side · 41 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The namesake dish is its specialty: two fantastically flattened frisbees of tostones stuffed like a sandwich with roasted pork, grilled steak, or simply black beans, cheese, and avocados.

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights is one of NY in December.

27. Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

9.1
1158 83rd St, Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Dyker Heights · 53 tips and reviews

Jason G.Jason Gonzalez: Nice, but get here earlier, park and walk and take pics.

Chavela's is one of NY in December.

28. Chavela's

8.9
736 Franklin Ave (at Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Crown Heights · 291 tips and reviews
Ho' Brah Taco Joint is one of NY in December.

29. Ho' Brah Taco Joint

8.5
8618 3rd Ave (btwn 86th St & 87th St), Brooklyn, NY
Taco Restaurant · Bay Ridge · 95 tips and reviews