New York Christmas Breaks
Visiting New York City for Christmas is very popular. Maybe you are a couple who just want to get away from the regular family Christmas and just take a break and do something a little difference. If that sounds like you then you won’t be disappointed to take a break around Christmas time maybe even decide to stay over to see the New Year in.
Over the Christmas period, New York City comes alive with festive lights, decorations, street performers, Christmas displays and a whole lot more. It’s a great place to spend the holiday period and for this reason can get quite busy!
For one of the most spectacular sites, head for the Rockafella Center to see the huge Christmas tree which is on display there every year. In addition, there is ice skating which is another popular leisure activity there over the Christmas period.
Central Park looks beautifully lit over the Christmas period as well as being host to carol singers, craft stalls and a large ice rink.
If Christmas shopping is your thing then of course New York has plenty to keep you busy. Be sure to check out the big Christmas windows displays at New Yorks iconic stores such as Macys and Bloomingdales.
The weather can be cold during December in New York, so be sure to pack a coat. It’s usually under 10 degrees celsius and can reach freezing. Of course many people dream of a white Christmas but is it really possible? Although its difficult to find accurate statistics on this, its apparently about a 1 in 5 chance so you might be lucky! the last time it actually snowed on Christmas Day itself however was in 2002.
Holidays in New York
New York is a fantastic place to take a holiday. With so much to do and flights increasingly better value, anyone can afford to take a holiday in New York City.
When looking at a holiday in New York, you may want to consider a complete flight and hotel package or, if you are staying for more than a few days, it may be worth considering renting an apartment. There are many good websites which deal with vacation or holiday rentals so that you can book direct. Then you only need book a flight for which we recommend a comparison service such as .
Visit Times Square on your holiday in New York
If you want to be close to the heart of New York then you will want to be located in Manhattan. However, this will likely be higher cost than staying in one of the neighbouring districts such as Brooklyn, Queens on The Bronx.
Many of these neighbouring districts have attractions you may want to see anyway, and Manhattan is always just a train or taxi ride away.
No doubt, while on a holiday in New York you will want to visit many of the famous attractions such as the Empire State Building, Times Square and of course the Statue of Liberty. Wherever you decide to stay, its easy enough to get to the attraction of your choice.
If you are looking for a list of good things to do while you are on your holiday in New York then you can always take a look at our 10 Top Things to do on a New York Break. There are of course many other things to do but this is a good list of things to start with.
New York in June
New York can be a great place to visit in June. It’s one of the best times to be walking outside since the weather is warm and many of the summer activities that take place in New York City get under way.
If you decide to travel in June but want to miss the big crowds then try to take your New York break as early as possible since the latter part of the month can get very busy once the schools break for the summer. This can tend to make the big attractions such as the Empire State Building very busy.
Weather
Visit the Statue of Liberty on your New York Break in June
June weather in New York ranges on average from 18C to 26C so its generally warm enough to walk around in your T-shirt. It generally gets hotter through July and August so June makes a perfect choice for a New York break if you want it to be fine and warm enough for walking about but don’t want it too hot that you are always having to seek shelter from the heat.
Events in New York in June
There are some notable film and music festivals and events that happen during June and many of them are free to attend in the outdoors. The Central Park SummerStage events present a variety of different music, dance and other art forms. Some events are free so may be worth checking out if you enjoy a live show on your New York break.
Other events and festivals to note in June are the JVC Jazz Festival, Shakespeare in the Park, the Bryant Park Film Festival and the Met Opera in the Parks.
Another great thing about June is that the twice yearly Restaurant Week occurs. During this time, many of New York’s restaurants provide meals at discounted prices which enables you to try a good number of different restaurants. This might encourage you to try somewhere new or try something a little more adventurous than usual since the prices will be low. Of this does mean that restaurants in New York usually get very busy during Restaurant Week so its advisable to book well in advance.
You can see that visiting New York in June can be a great option if you want to enjoy the warm weather at the same time as enjoying all the summer activities that New York has to offer.
