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Heather's New York City Travel Blog December 2008 Archive

By Heather Cross, About.com Guide to New York City Travel since 2002

Ring in the New Year from the New York Harbor!

Monday December 29, 2008
Want to see the New Year's Eve fireworks over New York City from the New York Harbor? Try spending New Year's Eve on one of these celebratory New Year's Eve ... Read More

Favorite Christmas Traditions Window Displays at Lord & Taylor

Tuesday December 23, 2008
This year's holiday window displays at Lord & Taylor each depict a different Christmas tradition. Lining Fifth Avenue, the holiday windows at Lord & Taylor depict classic Christmas themes each ... Read More

Want To See Santa at Macy's Herald Square?

Wednesday December 17, 2008
Seeing Santa at Macy's is a wonderful Christmas tradition, making it a popular choice for families visiting New York City around the holidays. Despite long waits, a visit to Macy's ... Read More

Visiting BODIES... The Exhibition

Monday December 15, 2008
If you can get over the hefty price tag, BODIES... The Exhibition offers visitors a fascinating opportunity to learn about the human body. BODIES... The Exhibition offers visitors the unique opportunity ... Read More

A Swingin' Christmas at Bloomingdale's

Thursday December 11, 2008
Bloomingdale's 2008 Holiday Window Displays each illustrate a song from Tony Bennett's new Holiday album A Swingin' Christmas featuring The Count Basie Big Band. Pictures: Bloomingdale's New York 2008 Holiday Window ... Read More

Delicious Gifts from New York City

Wednesday December 10, 2008
Want to finish up your holiday shopping from the convenience of your home? We've assembled a list of delicious food gifts from New York City that can deliver a taste ... Read More

Love & Peace: Have a Hippie Holiday! at Barneys New York

Tuesday December 9, 2008
This year's holiday windows at Barneys New York celebrate 1968 and mark the 50th anniversary of the peace sign. In typical fashion, the Barneys New York holiday windows feel hip ... Read More

Billy Elliot on Broadway

Monday December 8, 2008
I couldn't help but be reminded of the Broadway classic Les Miserables after watching Billy Elliot: both shows take place against a backdrop of protest and struggle and both tug ... Read More

Free Broadway Shows for Kids

Friday December 5, 2008
Disney on Broadway is offering free tickets for kids 18 and under (with the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket) to Mary Poppins, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid ... Read More

Seasons Greetings at Bergdorf Goodman

Thursday December 4, 2008
This year's Bergdorf Goodman's holiday windows along Fifth Avenue depict a scene for every season, and the windows along 57th Street illustrate 1001 Ways To Say "Seasons Greetings." Pictures: Bergdorf Goodman ... Read More

Adventures By Disney: Beantown and the Big Apple

Wednesday December 3, 2008
Adventures by Disney has assembled an 8 day itinerary that takes families to Boston, Newport and New York City. After spending four days exploring Boston and Newport, you'll arrive in ... Read More
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