Christmas in New York City: Best Events & Things to See

By: ELLEN FREUDENHEIM | Pulished on 2023-12-06

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Christmas in New York City: Best Events & Things to See-Trip Advise

The Radio City Rockettes are world-famous for their high kicks and candy-cane costumes. Anyone who visits NYC over the holidays should make time to watch their most beloved show of the year, the Christmas Spectacular, at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. The show combines such classic scenes as "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and "New York at Christmas" with new numbers and cutting-edge digital projection, which transforms Radio City Music Hall's interior into a giant canvas.

New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show

Christmas in New York City: Best Events & Things to See-Trip Advise

The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show is a lesser-known exhibit if you're looking for an opportunity to escape the crowds. The Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Yankee Stadium are among the 150 landmarks that form the mini cityscape built from seeds, bark, leaves, and twigs. You'll watch trains ride a half-mile of track through the historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and maybe even be treated to a musical performance.

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