STORY IDEA: A CLASSIC NEW YORK CITY WINTER EXPERIENCE
There are countless reasons to love New York City in every season, but a wintertime visit is like no other, with quintessential experiences for snow lovers, art buffs, trendsetters and more. As 2019 approaches, NYC & Company invites locals and travelers to explore New York City’s winter wonderland, inside and out.
Here are some recommendations for a uniquely NYC winter excursion:
Skate in the concrete jungle
The brand-new
in Seaport District NYC is home to New York City’s first rooftop ice-skating rink, complete with views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan.
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The Rink at Rockefeller Center
is open for the season, offering visitors an iconic skating experience right next to the plaza’s beloved Christmas tree.
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
offers NYC’s only free admission skating rink, in addition to various shopping, food and beverage experiences.
Central Park’s
are back again this year with various free skate and lesson offerings, among stunning views of the iconic park and city skyline
Brooklyn’s Prospect Park is home to
, a weather-proof experience with roof-covered and uncovered rinks on-site.
Hit the (sledding) slopes
Those looking to go sledding in New York City’s most famous parks should look no further than Pilgrim Hill in
,
trails on the Upper West Side
alongside the Hudson and
in Brooklyn.
Explore New York City’s unique hotel experiences
Through March,
hotels have Antarctic-themed bars, complete with heated rooftop ice huts.
The Library Bar at
Sheraton New York Times Square
and Southgate Restaurant at
are perfect for warming up by the fireplace, beverage in hand.
and
each offer fireplace packages complete with desired wood “flavor,” choice of adult beverage and select meals delivered to guests’ rooms.
Each winter
presents “Conrad Skate with The Greats,” offering hotel guests the opportunity to skate with former Olympians at the rink at
as part of their stay.
Get pampered
Guests looking for a spa day should consider
, whose spa includes six treatment rooms, a Thai yoga studio and tea lounge.
’s award-winning spa offers therapeutic and timeless treatments for those looking to retreat after a busy day.
Bamford Haybarn Spa at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
offers a wide selection of holistic treatments and classes intended to nurture the mind, body and spirit.
Check out a world-class art exhibit
is hosting the first comprehensive survey in the US of celebrated painter and Bronx native Rochelle Feinstein with
Image of an Image
.
From February 8,
will present the life and work of the famed Mexican painter with
Frida Kahlo
:
Appearances Can Be Deceiving.
Starting today,
is exploring more than six decades of abstract art with
Epic Abstraction: Pollock to Herrera.
In Queens,
A Whole Different Ball Game: Playing Through 60 Years of Sports Video Games
at the
is an interactive experience displaying the complex relationship between game, sport, media and culture that has evolved, as technology has.
The
is lighting up Staten Island’s
through January 6, while
Impractical Jokers: Homecoming
is on display through March 17 at the nearby
.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
will debut a two-phase exhibition of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe’s work, starting January 25.
The
Whitney Museum of American Art
is paying tribute to Andy Warhol with a retrospective of his four-decade career through the end of March.
Indulge in hot cocoa by a renowned chocolatier
At
, on the Upper West Side,
visitors can watch the magic happen on the factory floor, while sipping on a delicious hot beverage.
First opened in 1923,
is the longest-operating chocolate house in Manhattan, offering sweet treats and unique style. Orignially our of Greenwich Village, Li Lac now has five locations around the City.
A Slice of Brooklyn’s Chocolate Tour
—NYC’s only chocolate bus tour—stops at four of the borough’s most exclusive chocolatiers.
, in Midtown East, is known for turning the drink on its head with a delicious frozen hot chocolate.
has various adult spins on hot chocolate, cider and coffee at its heated igloo rooftop bar
Shop ’til you drop
debuted an innovative six-story flagship in November on Fifth Avenue that includes a personalized digital experience and the largest collections of Nike footwear in the world.
Toy store legend
is back in NYC, with a 20,000-square-foot flagship at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
This year
made its first foray in New York City with a flagship men’s store in Columbus Circle (women’s store to come in fall 2019).
The historic Saks Fifth Avenue reimagined its beauty floor with
, complete with a FaceGym.
Restoration Hardware debuted
, a new 90,000-square-foot retail experience in the Meatpacking District this year.
See a brand-new Broadway show
London West End transfer
has been extended by popular demand, through the first half of 2019.
Harper Lee’s
comes to life onstage for the first time, as written by Aaron Sorkin.
Tony, Olivier, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Bryan Cranston stars in
as a struggling news anchorman, now through April 28.
has earned rave reviews of its story of a teen barred from bringing her girlfriend to the prom.
Tour Manhattan and get your workout in at the same time
Kill two birds with one stone with
, which combines fitness and sightseeing with unique tours including Central Park 5K and 5K Core Tour, both offered in January and February (dress accordingly).
Catch a game
Iconic teams like the
,
,
and
are buzzing with excitement in the middle of competitive seasons this winter.
returns to Yankee Stadium in January to kick off its 2019 MLS season, looking to again be one of the top teams in the league.
opens its season at Madison Square Garden for the 12th consecutive year on January 4.
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(January 21–February 10), visitors can take advantage of discounted prix-fixe meals and 2-for-1 tickets during
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See NYC from Up High
At the iconic
, visitors can take in views of the City in all its winter glory. Those looking to beat the crowds can head up to the observatories in the wee hours – they are open until 2am.
Lower Manhattan’s
offers 360-degree views of the destination and New York Harbor, in addition to an immersive digital experience which includes SkyPod elevators that reveal the destination’s transformation over the last 500 years – complete with snow during the winter season.
is perfectly situated in the heart of New York City’s winter festivities, providing spectacular views of Rockefeller Center, Central Park and the City’s sprawling skyline.
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