PRACTICAL WANDERLUST
Are you looking for a spark of magic to add some fun and excitement to your winter? If so, then New York City has just what you need.
Whether it's a day trip or a weekend retreat, this guide will equip you with all the necessary information for exploring some of the most magical things to do in New York City in the wintertime.
What you’re gaining in winter are fewer crowds, cheaper prices, and a more relaxed city-exploring experience.
Plus you get all the magic of the holiday season, meaning that if you come before the end of the year (or shortly after), you can see all the magical lights and displays.
There is no place more iconic to skate than in NYC, where you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city from the ice, surrounded by towering skyscrapers and twinkling lights.
Walk around some real-life “winter wonderlands” while shopping for gifts like ornaments, alpaca hats, candles, jewelry, and of course, toys!
The Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour is perhaps the best way to get your Christmas lights fix in NYC.
Ophelia Lounge - This stunning sky lounge is in a 1928 Art Deco building that has sweeping views of the Hudson River, and is a great place to take in the city from above on a chilly night.