This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at FIT chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Looking for things to do this holiday season without much spending? Below is a list of holiday-themed sights and attractions to check out in New York City that cost little-to-no money. With all the excitement and magic in the NY air, this will automatically put you in the Holiday spirit!
1. The Museum of Modern Art: free from 4 to 8 p.m. on Fridays.
2. “Winter Jam”: held Jan 26, 2020 in Central Park.
3. The Shops at Columbus Circle:Â known for their holiday decor and holiday spirit all season long.
4. World Trade Center’s Holiday Market at the Oculus: perfect for a cold day when you want to stay inside.
5. Union Square Holiday Market: home to many NYC holiday treats and traditions.
6. Columbus Circle Market:Â also has a large Christmas tree worth seeing.
7. Grand Army Plaza: located in Manhattan, it has nightly lightings of a 32 foot tall menorah, billed as “the world’s largest menorah”.
8. Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park: free ice skating (Tip: Bring your own skates or borrow from a friend as rentals are not free).
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂA post shared by Bryant Park (@bryantparknyc) on Nov 21, 2019 at 4:03pm PST
9. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: even if you can’t make the lighting, the tree and plaza itself are worth a visit.
10. Holiday Window Displays: check out Bergdorf Goodman and Macy’s Herald Square, to name a few.
11. The Empire State Building: tower lights twinkle for all of Manhattan to see.Â
12. Dyker Heights in Brooklyn: provides some of the best decorated houses in New York! A must see.
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂA post shared by Dyker Heights Christmas Lights (@dykerheights_christmaslights) on Dec 1, 2019 at 7:07am PST