Fall, Winter travel destination: New York City
October 27, 2009 by Allen Greer · Leave a Comment
With the doldrums of summer heat receding and swarms of tourists disappearing from popular getaways, a fall-winter vacation can be a wonderful choice for those with the time ,and an appreciation for a change in seasons. Our pick for top fall-winter destination: New York, NY.
October through December provides endless opportunities to experience magic on the streets of New York City. Show off your most innovative Halloween costume for the GreenwichVillage Halloween Parade, marvel at the enormous balloons in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, experience New York City Ballet’s Nutcracker, marvel at the fall colors in Central Park and stroll 5th Avenue to admire elaborate window displays.
Folks, the fall and winter seasons offer the best New York city has to offer, so round up those unused personal and vacation days, and head to the Big Apple. To assist in planning your itinerary, here’s a month-by-month assortment of fall and winter events.
October
The Best of October
. Fall colors in Central Park (late October)
. Rent a canoe at the Central Park Boathouse (every day until dusk, through mid-November)
. GreenwichVillage Halloween Parade (Saturday, October 31st at 7pm)
November
The Best of November
. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Thursday, November 26th 2009 at 9am)
. Cirque du Soleil Wintuck at Madison Square Garden (Starting Wednesday, November 11th, 2009)
December
The Best of December
. Lighting of the Tree at Rockefellar Center (Wednesday, December 2, 2009)
. Window displays along 5th Avenue
. Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center, Central Park’s Wollman Rink or in Bryant Park
. Stroll in Central Park after a fresh snowfall
. New York City Ballet’s Nutcracker
. Visit the vibrant Christmas markets at Union Square and Columbus Circle
