New York City Christmas Sights and Attractions
For over 30 years, the Origami Holiday Tree has marked the holiday season at the American Museum of Natural History. The Origami Holiday Tree is covered with over 500 hand-folded origami animals.
Bloomingdales Basics
1000 Third Avenue at 59th Street
212-705-2000
Bloomingdales Shopping Guide
Bloomingdales Holiday Windows
Bloomingdales features some of New York City's most beautiful holiday window displays. The Bloomingdales window displays are detailed and elegant. The window displays are typically unveiled in…
Saks Fifth Avenue Basics
611 Fifth Avenue (at 49th Street)
212-753-4000
Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Guide
Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows
Located along Fifth Avenue, close to St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue features whimsical holiday …
Macy's Basics
Herald Square, Broadway between 34th and 35th Streets
212-695-4400
Macy's Shopping Guide
Macy's Holiday Windows
Macy's is home to some of New York City's most famous holiday window displays. Every year, Macy's features two series of window displays -- one set depicting scenes from the classic Christmas film M…
Get your picture taken (or even have breakfast!) with Santa at these stores and spots in New York City.
Taking your kids to see Santa at Macys in New York City is a quintessential Christmas experience. Find out how to see Santa at Macys in New York City.
Window shopping takes on a whole new meaning as Manhattan's most celebrated department stores unveil their annual Holiday Windows. From Macys and Lord & Taylor to Bloomingdale's and Barneys, Christmas in New York City would not be complete without a visit to these windows decorated for the holidays.
See pictures of the 2008 holiday window displays at Lord and Taylor, each depicting a Christmas tradition. The Lord and Taylor holiday windows along Fifth Avenue are well worth visiting in person.
See pictures of the 2008 holiday window displays at Bloomingdales, each depicting a song featured on Tony Bennett's new Christmas CD. The Bloomingdales holiday windows along Lexington Avenue are well worth visiting in person.
See pictures of the 2008 holiday window displays at Bloomingdales, each depicting a song featured on Tony Bennett's new Christmas CD. The Bloomingdales holiday windows along Lexington Avenue are well worth visiting in person.
See pictures of the 2008 holiday window displays at Bergdorf Goodman, each depicting a scene with the theme of the seasons. The Bergdorf Goodman windows feature antiques and vintage clothing, as well as designer clothing -- the stylish good looks of the window displays reflect the sophisticated taste of the store itself.
See pictures of the 2005 holiday window displays at Bergdorf Goodman, each depicting a line from a well-known Christmas carol or holiday song. The Bergdorf Goodman windows feature antiques and vintage clothing, as well as designer clothing -- the stylish good looks of the window displays reflecting the sophisticated taste of the store itself.
See pictures taken in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn of the extensive Christmas Light Displays that make the neighborhood famous.
For over 30 years, the Origami Holiday Tree has marked the holiday season at the American Museum of Natural History. The Origami Holiday Tree is covered with over 500 hand-folded origami animals.
Lord & Taylor features classic holiday window displays along Fifth Avenue. Lord & Taylor's holiday window displays feature animated scenes highlighting different stories each year.
Bergdorf Goodman features sophisticated holiday window displays along Fifth Avenue and 57th Street. Bergdorf Goodman's holiday window displays feature couture fashions and authentic antiques.
Saks Fifth Avenue features whimsical holiday window displays along Fifth Avenue. Saks Fifth Avenue's animated window displays are timeless and great for families.
Barneys New York features modern, stylized holiday window displays along Madison Avenue. The humorous and snarky style of the window displays at Barneys reflects store's unique attitude and positioning.
Located on 59th Street, Bloomingdales is one of New York City's most famous department stores, and their holiday window displays are worth a visit. Each year, Bloomingdales holiday window displays reflect a timely theme.
Macy's is one of New York City's most famous department stores, and their holiday window displays are well known. Each year, they feature a series of window displays with scenes from Miracle on 34th Street, as well as a second series of window displays that change yearly.
Want to see the Dyker Lights, some of New York City's most outrageous Christmas light displays? Head to Dyker Heights in Brooklyn for festive, over-the-top holiday light displays.
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.
New York City is aglow with Christmas Trees all over the city during the holiday season. Check out this list of New York City's most popular and celebrated Christmas Trees.
See pictures taken in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn of the extensive Christmas Light Displays that make the neighborhood famous.
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.
The annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree marks the beginning of the holiday season for many New York City visitors and residents. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a Christmas sight to behold in New York City.
Barneys 2005 Holiday Window displays are all themed around royalty with very playful intepretations of the theme. From folks that come from the borough of Queens and label Kings and Queens to actual Kings, Barney's window displays reflect their sense of humor and stylish taste.
The 2005 Bloomingdales Holiday Window displays feature fairy tale scenes, including Rapunzel, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and more. Check out these pictures from the 2005 Holiday Windows at Bloomingdales in New York City.
See pictures of the 2005 holiday window displays at Bergdorf Goodman, each depicting a line from a well-known Christmas carol or holiday song. The Bergdorf Goodman windows feature antiques and vintage clothing, as well as designer clothing -- the stylish good looks of the window displays reflecting the sophisticated taste of the store itself.
Christmas in New York City is such a special time of year and is marked by the annual unveiling of Christmas window displays at many New York City stores. These are this year's top Christmas window displays from New York City.
The American Museum of Natural History offers visitors an incredible origami tree and illuminated dinosaurs to greet visitors. The decorations on the tree are marine themed in honor of the newly renovated Milstein Family Hall of Ocean Life. Volunteers are available to teach visitors origami skills.
Lighted paths, over 140 illuminated animal and holiday sculptures, sea lion feedings, live reindeer, music, storytelling, ice-carving, costumed characters, the Holiday Express Train and the Polar Bear Express Experience, create a winter wonderland. Tickets: $10 adults, $6 children. Rides $2 additional. Open Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 on Fridays & Saturdays. Dec. 16 - Jan. 6 everynight (closed Dec. 24).
December 12, 2003 at 7 p.m. Enjoy skating performances by Sky Rink Skating School and Sky Rink's world-class professional skating staff. Complimentary skating for guests after the event. Tickets are free, but you must pick them up in advance.
The Museum continues a long-standing holiday tradition with the annual presentation of its Christmas tree. This 18th-century Neapolitan crèche scene—embellished with a profuse array of diminutive, lifelike attendant figures and hovering, silk-robed angels—adorns the candlelit spruce. Recorded music adds to the holiday display. Lighting ceremony Friday and Saturday at 7pm.
