Your No-BS Guide to Christmas in New York
Skip the tourist traps. Discover the city’s best holiday bars, trees, shows, and lights — all in one
The Chaos of Christmas in NYC
Does this sound familiar?
You find out about things too late
You see the photos, the reels, the viral spots… right after they’re gone. By the time you hear about that rooftop igloo or secret Christmas bar, it’s already packed or closed for the season.
You get lost in Google rabbit holes
You spend hours bouncing between blogs, TikToks, and “Top 10” lists — and they all recommend the same five tourist traps. You end up more confused than when you started.
You waste time running around
Everything in NYC looks “close” on a map until you’re freezing your hands off walking ten blocks between stops that weren’t even worth it.
You miss the real magic
While you’re waiting in line at Rockefeller, locals are sipping cocktails under twinkling lights in places tourists never find. You deserve to see that side of Christmas in New York.
We’ve Done the Work For You
You don’t need another blog post or TikTok list — you need someone who actually knows the city.
We’ve lived here our whole lives, and every December we hunt down the best lights, bars, markets, and pop-ups so you don’t have to.
This list is the shortcut locals wish tourists had — and the secret weapon tourists wish locals would share.
Grab it, plan smarter, and see the New York most visitors completely miss.
This Could Be You
Why Work With Us
We’re not some random travel bloggers who came for a weekend and wrote a list.
We grew up here — and now we travel full-time helping people plan trips around the world.
So when we say we know how to find the good stuff, we mean it.
We’ve built this guide with the same insider touch we give our private travel clients — but this one’s on the house.
You’ll never waste time wandering aimlessly again.
How It Works
Simple, quick, and guaranteed to save you hours of research (and regret).
Download the free list. You’ll get our hand-picked selection of NYC’s best Christmas experiences.
Pick what excites you most. Bars, lights, shows, ice rinks — it’s all organized by category.
Plan your trip (or day out). We’ll even send you more detailed resources to make it effortless.
I’ve been to NYC three times during Christmas, but this list blew me away. I discovered things I’d never even heard of — and everything was spot on. Thank you!
JESSICA M.
CHICAGO
FAQ
Yep. 100% free. No catch. We just want to help you experience the city right.
Absolutely. Most locals haven’t even heard of half these places — we’ve included both iconic spots and new favorites.
Save it anyway. We keep the list updated every year, so you’ll always be ahead of the crowd.
DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE:
Stop guessing. Start experiencing.
You’ve got limited time in the best city on earth — don’t waste a second of it trying to figure out where to go.
(You’ll thank us when you’re sipping hot cocoa under the lights instead of refreshing Google Maps.)
