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New York City Christmas & Holiday Guide

Everyone knows that the Christmas and Holiday season is a great time to visit New York City -- which explains all the crowds. Whether you're looking for window shopping, holiday events and performances or a place to enjoy your Christmas dinner, you'll find the resources for planning your visit to New York City.

Holiday Windows at New York City Department Stores

One of the best things about New York City's department stores are their annual holiday displays. Each store puts together beautifully designed windows to celebrate the season (as well as entice you into their store). They're certainly worth including on any holiday trip to New York City.

Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center

Every year, an enormous tree adorns Rockefeller Center -- it's a must see attraction if you're visiting New York City during the holiday season. It's typically lit up the week after Thanksgiving.

See the Christmas Window Displays on this Walking Tour

Use this helpful map for planning a self-guided walking tour of the holiday window displays at New York City's department stores. This two-mile walking tour will take you past the holiday window displays at six of New York City's major department stores.
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