Christmas is the ultimate time to visit New York City. The Big Apple is a major holiday destination from the time Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marches down Sixth Avenue until the ball drops above Times Square. Between the skyscraper-sized Norwegian spruce in Rockefeller Center and the beautifully decorated storefronts along Fifth Avenue, New York City is brimming with festive attractions.
It's highly recommended to book your hotel and attraction tickets months in advance. While you're there, definitely don't forget to venture out to some of the lesser-known holiday events.
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This nearly century-old tradition is the starting point of holiday spirit in New York City. Every Thanksgiving morning, the iconic floats and balloons that make up Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade make their way along Central Park West and Sixth Avenue. All the good viewing spots are taken by the wee hours of Thursday morning, but you can actually see the balloons up close on the Upper West Side the day before.