Monthly Archives: December 2012

New York Columbus Circle Holiday Market

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New York Columbus Circle Holiday Market

This unique market is at 59th Street at the intersection of Columbus Circle on Central West is one of the best places for holiday shopping and eating in all of Manhattan.

There are some of the best local artisans, bakers, jewelry and small gifts by over 100 local small businesses come together to form what has become an outdoor fair.

One of a few outdoor holiday market’s in Manhattan, The Columbus Circle Holiday market has what we consider the best location.  Right at the entrance of Central Park on 59th Street and Central Park West, you can shop, eat and entertain yourself and then walk right into Central Park.

There is a wide variety of shopping opportunities within the holiday market. There is something for everybody, it will give you the ability to buy for just about anybody on your shopping list and you can snack on some delicious food in the meantime.

Hours of Operation for 2012:

  • November 28th – December 24th, 2012
  • Monday – Saturday, 10:00am to 8:00pm
  • Sunday, 10:00am to 7:00pm
  • Monday, December 24th, 10:00 to 4:00pm

This is a must see and then walk over to the Time Warner Center to get warm and do some more traditional shopping or take a stroll in Central Park.

The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center

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The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center

If you only have few hours to sight seeing in Manhattan New York, we would recommend you to go see “the tree”. Every year, many visitors come to Manhattan New York to see this Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center.

Here are some interesting fun facts about this spectacular tree:

  • It’s a Noweigan Spruce
  • The tallest tree on record was in 1999, 100 feet tall (2012 Height-80 ft)
  • The star on top of the tree since 2004 weighs 550 lbs
  • The tree is donated every year
  • The estimated cost of the tree is $73,500
  • The 2012 Tree survived Hurricane Sandy from Flanders, New Jersey

If you’ve made it to the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center you will also be able to see the ice skating rink, the window displays and decorations along Fifth Avenue, and will have the opportunity to do some world class shopping along Fifth Avenue.

Seeing the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center is also a FREE event, no admission necessary.