New York Attractions and Tours (Photo by cliff1066)
New York can be extremely cold during the winter months; however, this can be the best time to visit this state. People can find much beauty and excitement here during the holiday season. Following are 5 of the most popular New York attractions that people will want to visit during the winter.
1. Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is a must-see for any visitor to New York during the holiday season. The Sistine Chapel is breathtakingly beautiful with its famous Christmas tree this time of year. Everyone will surely experience the spirit of the season when visiting the Rockefeller on their New York holidays.
2. Fifth Avenue
A walk along Fifth Avenue will allow people to see the many magnificent holiday displays in the store windows. The perfect spot is starting on fifth between about 34th and 57th. Visitors will want to bring a camera to take pictures of these many remarkable displays. People may choose to do a little shopping at either Bloomingdales on 57th or Macys on 34th to bring home some fabulous Christmas gifts before they leave.
3. Central Park
No visit to New York is complete without first visiting Central Park. Here, visitors can see the popular Strawberry Fields, or they may choose to go skating in the ice skating rink. The best time to see Central Park is when there is snow, as it is utterly gorgeous.
4. Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers people the opportunity to see works of art varying from modern art to that of ancient Egypt. Visitors will be so thoroughly captivated here that they will want to spend an entire day in the museum.
5. Greenwich Village
Finally, after all of the excitement that New York has to offer, visitors will want to wander down to Greenwich Village and Soho to relax in one of the various quaint cafes or coffee shops. There are also dozens of dainty, tiny shops to browse before retiring for the day.
In conclusion, there are thousands of terrific things to do in New York in the winter. Above are just a few of the fun things people can do while in this fabulous state. Whatever visitors choose to do, there is sure to be something that will entertain them and create many delightful memories.
