🎄 Christmas in NYC: 5 Free Things to Do

🌲 Visit the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree A must-see for first-timers, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a symbol of the holiday season in NYC. It's definitely a "one and done" kind of thing, but worth the experience. 🎅 Macy's Santaland Macy's flagship store transforms into a Christmas village with an enchanted forest, trees, train sets, Santa and his sleigh, reindeer, and snowy mountains. It's free and perfect for families. Reserve a spot online a week before your visit. 🏙️ Hudson Yards & The Vessel Hudson Yards is beautifully decorated for the holiday season, with over 2 million lights and lit-up hot air balloons that are stunning to see. Take a walk through and soak in the atmosphere. 🏨 Plaza Hotel Christmas Tree Iconic from Eloise's Christmas movie, the Plaza Hotel decks out its lobby for the holidays. The lobby and tree are open for non-hotel guests to visit before 10 am and after 10 pm, starting in mid-November. 🌃 Saks Fifth Ave Light Show Catch the Saks Fifth Avenue light show before or during December, especially on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday to avoid the weekend crowds. It's a must-see spectacle in the city that never gets old. #nycactivities #nycweekend #christmasideas #holidayseason #holidays #christmasinnewyork #newyorkcity #nycrecs