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Dos and don’ts to remember to make your Christmas in New York City fab

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Christmas in New York City is a near legendary experience that has been captured and propagated by a number of Hollywood hits over the years. In fact, the idea of Christmas in New York is so magical that it forces thousands of tourists to flock into the city. This fact is seldom advertized on travel brochures but a little knowledge of the key do’s and don’ts can help you make holidays in the Big Apple a success.

Do’s:

Get shots of the big tree at Rockefeller Center Plaza ASAP

The big tree located at the Rockefeller Center Plaza has been a premium NYC sight at Christmas since 1931 and these days it gets decorated with nearly 30,000 lights. However, it does get crowded during Christmas so you should visit it once in daytime if you want to get plenty of pictures close to it though you should visit it once at past 11.30 at night during your trip too to feel the magic.

Visit FAO Schwartz

New York’s most famous toy store FAO Schwartz and its giant floor piano keyboard would really bring Christmas spirit to life both kids and adults and remains at the top of

The elaborate Santaland at Macy’s should certainly be on your list

To get the all too real Santa Claus experience for yourself and your kids, the snow-filled wonder, toy trains elves and Christmas trees scene at Macy’s Santaland should be on your list of things to do when in NYC for Christmas.

Window-shop till you drop

Department stores and boutiques across New York dress up for the holiday season. While it may contribute to your fab Facebook album immensely, the activity may also get you some rare finds.

Don’ts:

Don’t restrict yourself to the hipster downtown

A lot of New York virgins believe that the soul of the city can only be experienced in the hipster downtown. It cannot be further from the truth. While it should be on your trip for the sake of seeing the real New York, you should also try to visit other popular locales if for nothing else than for bragging rights back home!

Don’t miss touring other boroughs

During Christmas time, every borough of New York comes alive with its own set of traditional offering. Bronx is a special favorite with tourists as they can take the iconic Holiday the Yankee Stadium and Train Show and pass through famous spots in the city including St Patrick’s Cathedral and the Brooklyn Bridge,

 

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