When it comes to making a splash for the holiday season, you simply cannot get any bigger than a visit to New York City. Come check out the Big Apple for an unbelievable way to celebrate with the whole family. Part of the fun of a holiday stay is documenting your time in the area. Luckily, there are several places that make great spots for you to get a family holiday photo to commemorate the moment. Here are the places you can take great family holiday photos in New York City:
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
It is a no brainer that one of the top spots for taking family holiday photos is in front of an iconic attraction found in the holiday season. We are of course talking about the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The Rockefeller Center is already a beautiful area that millions of visitors make their way to every year. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a beautiful Norway spruce tree that will be arriving to the plaza on November 9th. However, don’t make your way to the tree until after December 4th, when the official Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place! You can even find a live broadcast of the tree lighting during the “Christmas at Rockefeller Center” is aired on TV.
Make your way to the tree for the perfect family photo between the hours of 5:00 AM and midnight every day when the tree is lit up; stop by during the day for a photo with a clear view or stop by at night to see the wonderful holiday lights on the tree sparkling in the background of your photo. The tree will also be lit for 24 hours on Christmas Eve. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will remain up until mid-January, so even visitors who make it to the city after Christmas can still get a picture. During your visit, make sure to check out the wonderful activities in Rockefeller Center including ice skating or visit the observation deck 70 floors up in the building. You won’t experience anything like it anywhere else in New York City.
Bryant Park Winter Village
If you want to get your family photo during an outing where everyone is having a blast, consider taking it over at the Bryant Park Winter Village. Each year, Bryant Park is turned into a Winter Village that is complete with all kinds of winter and holiday activities for the family to enjoy. Go ice skating on the huge rink for a true New York City winter experience. The bumper cars on ice provide a slippery and fun experience for kids. Holiday shops will have all kinds of holiday gifts available for purchase. Try your hand at curling over at the Curling Café + Bar. Santa’s Corner is the perfect spot where young children can get a photo with Santa and go over their Christmas wish list. Perhaps the best spot for a family photo is in one of the cozy igloos that are private heated domes found nearby the Bryant Park Christmas Tree. The shape of the igloo will offer a perfect spot to snap a quick photo as everyone is having a blast at Winter Village.
Central Park
This is no place in New York City that is more iconic than Central Park. Even those who have never visited New York City know about Central Park and its long history in the city. Central Park is a huge and sprawling park that will most likely be covered in snow for the holiday season. The best way to explore the park and find all of its secret spots is by booking your family a horse-drawn carriage ride. You will be taken all throughout the park while being bundled up so you remain warm. You can easily get out of the carriage to take a family pic in front of iconic attractions in the park, or you can have your driver get a photo of the family in the carriage. There is no shortage of memories that can be made over at Central Park!
Grand Central Terminal
Another iconic venue in New York City that you must visit for a photo is Grand Central Terminal. This iconic site is best known for its travel hub. However, it is turned into a unique holiday attraction when it is decorated in countless holiday lights that host light shows throughout the season. Grab a pic in front of the lights for a mesmerizing photo that cannot be taken anywhere else.
Get Ready for NYC
NYC is ready to host you and your family for the holidays. Simply book your favorite New York City rental with Mighty Tree Properties and get to exploring.