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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We were really disappointed in our NYC Christmas visit. I go there every December for work and a few times the kids and DH have joined me for the weekend. The last time they did this was 2 years ago. Let me preface all of this by saying we are fine with cities, crowds, lots of walking and very cold weather. My kids were 11 and 9 at the time.

So many people go to NYC to do the whole Christmas thing. It was so crowded everywhere we went. We could barely see the store windows or the Rockefeller tree, we were crammed like sardines in every store we entered, and my kids couldn't even see anything walking down the super crowded sidewalks because they were surrounded by adults (who are much taller). It was so cold and windy that particular weekend that even going to the outdoor holiday markets wasn't very fun. Ice skating was fine--again, very crowded. The whole trip was so overrated, IMO. Of course we were doing a lot of touristy things but that's kind of what you get at that time of year. We've had much better visits to NYC in the spring and fall.

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The key to celebrating Christmas in NYC is to go for Thanksgiving. All of the above is already happening in November. The city, restaurants, and store windows will be decorated, Christmas markets and ice rinks will be open. Do the Macys Thanksgiving parade, if you’re feeling adventurous- go early and find a spot close to the beginning of the parade route. It’s a great kickoff for the holidays just a train ride away.[/quote]

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