It is finally that time of the year, the Holiday season is the best time to visit NYC! There is nothing better than a decorated city to boost everyone’s spirits! We have listed our top 10 favorite spots to check out in NYC during the Holiday season.

1. Bryant Park Holiday Market : Ice skating rink, a festive ski inspired lodge with drinks and food, and holiday shops! Open daily from 11am-8pm.
2. Central Park Wollman Ice Skating Rink: Our personal favorite place to ice skate in the city. This spot is the cheapest, biggest, and has a great view of the city! 
3. Rockefeller Center: You can’t visit NYC during the holidays and not stop by to see the Rockefeller Tree! Yes it will be filled with tourists, but it is worth it!
4. Rolfs: This Christmas themed German Restaurant feels like you are dining inside a Christmas tree and it is everything we’ve ever hoped for!
5. Lillie’s Victorian Establishment: They go all out for decorations during the holidays & they have a great happy hour Monday- Friday from 4-7! 
6. 5th Ave: Start from Central Park and walk down 5th Ave to see all the stores decorated for the holidays! Our personal favorites are Cartier, and Saks 5th Ave!
7. Lotte New York Palace: One of my favorite Christmas Tree’s in the city, and usually not as crowded as Rockefeller. Also if you are a Gossip Girl fan this hotel is a must see! 
8. 230 Fifth Rooftop: Who doesn’t want to drink in Igloos wearing red cozy robes and overlooking the Empire State Building? 
9. Birreria at Eataly Rooftop in Flatiron: Every year Eataly decorate’s their rooftop restaurant at their Flatiron location for the holidays! This year it is decorated like a ski lodge and a perfect photo-op! 
10. Petes Tavern: This bar has been around since 1864 and seriously goes all out for Christmas! Meet up with your friends after work one day and check out their decorations & holiday themed cocktails!

Happy Holidays from the Lauren Cecchi New York Team!