3 Days in NYC for Christmas: The ULTIMATE Holiday Itinerary

A New York institution since 1976, Ess-A-Bagel is known for its massive bagels with a chewy inside and a slightly crisp outside, often with a long line of customers.

A beautiful cathedral in the United States, completed in 1878, featuring a nativity scene during Christmas.

Famous for its Christmas tree, Rockefeller Center is a popular destination during the holiday season, drawing large crowds.

Home to the Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes, Radio City Music Hall is a must-see Christmas attraction with multiple shows daily and a magical interior lobby.

6th Avenue offers Christmas displays and iconic spots, providing a festive backdrop during the holiday season.

Modeled after European Christmas markets, Bryant Park Winter Village features holiday shops, handmade goods, food stalls, and an ice rink.

Bryant Park hosts the Winter Village, a Christmas market with shops, food, and an ice rink.

Opened in 1864, Pete's Tavern is the oldest continuously operating bar in New York City, decorated for Christmas and known to be very busy in December.

One of several holiday markets in New York City, the Union Square Holiday Market features various vendors and is conveniently located near the subway station.

Union Square hosts a holiday market with various vendors and food stalls.

Located on Cornelia Street, this used to be Taylor Swift's old house, referenced in her song 'Cornelia Street'.

Voted one of the 50 best bars in the world, Sip & Guzzle is a cocktail bar with an upper and lower level, offering a range of unique cocktails.

Located in Williamsburg, L'Industrie Pizza is a popular spot known for its slices, considered by some to be the best pizza in New York City.

Mama's Too is a pizza place known for its hot honey pizza and is praised for its generosity towards the homeless.

The Wall Street Tree, dating back to the early 1900s, is a Christmas tree in Lower Manhattan with an official tree lighting ceremony since 1920.

Located across from Carnegie Hall, Carnegie Diner is a popular spot for a hearty breakfast.

The Columbus Circle Market, run by the same company as other markets, features similar stalls and food vendors, offering a variety of options during the holiday season.

Columbus Circle hosts a holiday market with stalls similar to those in Bryant Park and Union Square.

Central Park offers various Christmas attractions, including Wollman Rink and the Delacorte Clock, along with scenic spots like Bethesda Fountain and Bow Bridge.

Opened in 1949 and featured in numerous holiday movies, Wollman Rink is a popular ice skating destination in Central Park.

Installed in 1965, the Delacorte Clock in Central Park features moving bronze animals and plays nursery songs and holiday tunes every 30 minutes.

The Christmas tree at The Met is displayed inside the medieval sculpture hall, a tradition that started in 1957 with 18th-century Baroque figures.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art displays a Christmas tree annually and houses an impressive collection of art.

Blank Street Coffee is a favorite place for matcha.

Angelina offers a shot of its best hot chocolate, known for being thick, creamy, and sweet.

Saks 5th Avenue features a light show every 10 minutes, offering a visually appealing experience during the Christmas season.

Moka & Co is a Yemen specialty coffee shop offering unique drinks and pastries.

Macy's Christmas window displays, which often take months to create, feature movements, sounds, and interactive elements.

Times Square hosts the Confetti Wish event in December, where people can write wishes on confetti that will be dropped on New Year's Eve.

Grand Central Terminal features subtle Christmas wreaths and a holiday fair with high-priced gifts and jewelry.

The New York Transit Museum features a train set with some of the city's top attractions during Christmas.

Hudson Yards offers Christmas decorations, stunning displays, and the reopened Vessel, with festive decorations inside the mall.

Hudson Yards is decorated for Christmas, with beautiful displays.

The Highline, originally an elevated freight line, is now a park offering views of the city and easy access to Chelsea Market.

Chelsea Market, located in the old Nabisco factory, offers Christmas displays and food, including Los Tacos Number 1.

Chelsea Market has a few Christmas displays and various food vendors.

Dyker Heights is a neighborhood in Brooklyn known for its elaborate Christmas lights displays.

Fifth Avenue is the Christmas headquarters in New York City.