10. Admire the Holiday Lights

Dyker Heights Christmas lights that go up every year for the holidays in NYC

There’s tons of holiday cheer lighting up the streets of New York City this time of year! From the over-the-top Fifth Avenue department store holiday windows to the extreme lights of Dyker Heights, it seems everywhere you turn there is a festive holiday display. Some of New York City’s most famous sights including the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, and Rockefeller Center all host dazzling displays this time of year.

Along with the holiday decorations, there are tons of holiday markets to check out as well. Find the perfect last-minute gift at the giant Union Square market or grab a gift on your commute through Grand Central Terminal. No matter how you choose to celebrate, we wish you the best of holidays in NYC this year!

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