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New York Holidays 2021

Nowhere can match the energy of NYC, the city that famously never sleeps. Whether you’re here for the art and culture or the bar and restaurant scene, you can expect New York holidays to be packed with action.

There’s always something going on in New York. From dawn to dusk the city’s yellow cabs zip between its skyscrapers and boats ply the harbour beneath the watchful gaze of the Statue of Liberty. During the day you’ve got myriad museums, galleries and shops to explore, while by night the city pulses to the beat of cocktail shakers and live music. Great holidays to New York might be a whirlwind, but they’re unforgettable.

Events in New York

If you want to make your trip even more special, plan your visit around New York’s seasonal events. Winter means magical Christmas lights and the Rockerfeller’s glitting tree, while arriving a little earlier you might catch Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. In summer, you can look forward to festivals and rooftop film screenings.

Overview
Things to do
Places to stay

Why book New York holidays

Top city attractions

Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Top of the Rock, Statue of Liberty

World-class museums

Start with The Met, MoMA and the Guggenheim

Fab shopping scene

Think iconic department stores, lively markets and small designer shops

Unmissable art scene

Discover Chelsea's art galleries or head to Brooklyn for a new-age vibe

Fine dining scene

A culinary capital boasting some of the world's best restaurants

Popular with couples

We love NYC's culinary scene, legendary theatres and top-class nightlife

Cheap holidays to New York

Who doesn't love a cheap getaway to the 'Big Apple'... we certainly do!

Your guide to New York holidays

Time to explore

Top 5 things to do in New York

The biggest challenge on holidays in New York is deciding what to do and where to go first.

Love it or hate it, Times Square is the symbolic and chaotic heart of New York. You have to come here at least once on your trip.
Climbing the 162 steps up to Lady Liberty’s crown on Liberty Island is a pinch-yourself New York moment. Book early, as last-minute tickets only include access to the statue’s pedestal.
You don’t need to arrive in New York by train to marvel at Grand Central Terminal. This grand station is a little slice of NYC history with its marble floors and frescoed ceiling.
New Yorkers know that the best skyline views are found from the Top of the Rock, the observation deck in the Rockefeller Center. From midtown Manhattan, you have the impression the whole city is at your feet.
No New York experience is complete without exploring Brooklyn, a borough that brought quirky boutique hotels, craft beer and eclectic art galleries into the mainstream.

Getting outdoors in New York

There comes a point on every New York holiday when you need to escape the concrete jungle. These are the best places to go.

Central Park, created in the 1860s, is New York’s green lung. It’s simply enormous in comparison to most city parks, covering some 843 acres and including meadows, playgrounds, gardens and a lake.
It’s free to ride the Staten Island Ferry across New York Harbor, with a blustery round trip taking around an hour.
Walking or cycling across the Brooklyn Bridge is the perfect way to stretch your legs – and soak up some of New York’s best city views. It was the world’s first steel suspension bridge when it opened in 1883.
You can stay within the city but find space to relax along the High Line, an elevated walkway and community park built on an old railway track. Bring an iced coffee and take your time strolling past its art installations.
Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village might not be particularly green, but it’s always lively with chess players and street performers.

Food & Drink

Food and drink in New York

While the city has its share of fancy restaurants and world-renowned chefs, it’s also possible to eat extremely well on cheap holidays to New York.

Chelsea Market, housed in the former National Biscuit Company factory, is the place to come for gourmet fast food. We’re talking tacos, falafel, gelato and doughnuts.
Stop by Brooklyn Brewery’s Williamsburg Tasting Room to delve deeper into Brooklyn beer culture and learn more about a brand that’s now sold around the world.
Little Italy, around Mulberry Street, might be smaller than it once was but it remains an enclave from a different era. There’s nowhere better to come for authentic Italian pasta and a well-made negroni.
Take a food tour of Chinatown to discover more about the neighbourhood, tasting your way though some of the best dim sum spots along the way.
Want to go home with some new cooking tips and tricks? Book a one-day class at ICE, New York’s renowned cookery school, the International Culinary Center.

Local specialities in New York

Leave plenty of time for eating and drinking on your trip to New York. You could spend a month here and still not work your way through all of NYC’s signature dishes.

If you’re wondering how New Yorkers maintain their go-go-go energy, pick up a strong, espresso-based coffee from Variety Coffee Roasters, Stumptown Coffee Roasters or Coffee Project NY and you’ll start to get an idea.
New York bagels are in a league of their own. Whether your swear your allegiance to Zabar’s or Russ & Daughters or Absolute Bagels, you’ll soon find your favourite shop and filling.
You can’t come to New York without picking up a slice. The first pizzeria was opened here in 1897 and pizza pies have been a staple ever since.
If you only order one sandwich, make it a pastrami on rye smothered in as much mustard as you dare. Katz’s Deli make the most famous.
End a day of sightseeing with something sweet. The reign of the cupcake might be over, but classic American cookies will never go out of style in NYC.

Holiday types

New York couples holidays

There’s a reason New York romances form the storyline of so many great Hollywood movies. These are a few spots where you can recreate the magic.

Brooklyn Botanical Garden is beautiful at any time of year, but it’s a particularly lovely spot to stroll hand-in-hand beneath the cherry blossom in the spring.
Nothing says New York like a night at a jazz club. The greatest names in jazz and blues have played the city’s basement bars and supper clubs.
For a unique New York City skyline view, head out on a sunset cruise of the harbour. Depending on how luxurious a yacht you choose, you might even have the deck all to yourself.
If you want to go all-out with the romantic clichés on your New York holiday, take a horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park.
Mix the macabre and the magical on a tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral catacombs at night. The 90-minute visits are led by candlelight.

New York family holidays

With a bit of planning, New York can be a great destination for a family city break.

When the city’s pace becomes too frenetic, head out to the delightfully cheesy Coney Island. Little ones can play on the beach, eat ice cream and take a spin on the rides at the amusement park.
The Bronx Zoo is well spread out and home to some 700 different species. Escape the concrete jungle to meet its giraffes, gorillas and flamingos.
Founded in 1899, the Brooklyn Children's Museum is the perfect place to while away a rainy day. There’s a sensory room here and hands-on science exhibits as well as more traditional collections.
From the inimitable Lion King to surprisingly lovably Wicked, Broadway shows are fun for all the family.
Test your mettle walking over the Sky Portal at the One World Observatory. Thanks to high-definition footage of the streets some 100 stories below, you’ll feel like you’re stepping on a paper-thin glass floor.

Culture

History and culture in New York

With world class art collections, iconic architecture, and some of the best known performing arts companies in the world, New York really is stuffed to the brim with culture and cultural activities.

New York museums are well worth visiting. Don’t miss the Guggenheim Museum, the Smithsonian Design Museum, and the Natural History Museum which was made even more famous by the popular Night at the Museum movies. There’s a museum for everyone in New York… there’s even a mathematics museum!
The Metropolitan Museum, set on the edge of Central Park on a section of Fifth Avenue known as ‘Museum Mile’, boasts an enormous collection of art spanning two millennia, and is the most famous of New York art galleries. Coming in a close second is New York’s MOMA; the Museum of Modern Art.
New York architecture has to be seen to be believed. Structures to add to your ‘not to miss’ list include the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and the Flatiron Building, although there are plenty more, such as the 1883 Brooklyn Bridge which connects Manhattan with the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens.
You’ll be dazzled by choice when it comes to NYC entertainment. The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is home to the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Ballet, and the New York Philharmonic, to name just a few. And let’s not forget about the most famous theatre district on earth: Broadway!

The best museums in New York

Headed to New York last minute? Reserve tickets as soon as you can for exhibitions at the city’s best museums.

For contemporary American art, head to the Renzo Piano-designed Whitney Museum of American Art in the Meatpacking District. The focus here is on twentieth-century works and pieces by living artists.
You’ll find one of the world’s best fine art collections at The Met, or Metropolitan Museum of Art, a landmark since it was founded in 1870.
It’s not just kids who’ll enjoy the American Museum of Natural History – although the dinosaur skeletons will certainly keep little minds entertained. Temporary exhibitions shine the light on everything from space exploration to climate change.
Head to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) to see masterpieces by Monet and van Gogh as well as paintings by Andy Warhol and photographs by Cindy Sherman.
It’s worth visiting the Guggenheim Museum to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s magnificent architecture alone. Must-see works inside include pieces by Vasily Kandinsky, Jeff Koons, and Jackson Pollock.

New York weather

Jan

2°C

Avg. Dry Days 22

Feb

4°C

Avg. Dry Days 19

Mar

8°C

Avg. Dry Days 19

Apr

14°C

Avg. Dry Days 18

Nov

11°C

Avg. Dry Days 22

Dec

5°C

Avg. Dry Days 20

Your New York questions answered

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New York is divided into five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Especially on your first trip, it’s best to base yourself in Manhattan around Midtown, the Upper East Side or Greenwich Village.

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New York Holidays

New York Holidays 2021

Events in New York

Why book New York holidays

Top city attractions

World-class museums

Fab shopping scene

Unmissable art scene

Fine dining scene

Popular with couples

Cheap holidays to New York

Cheap New York couples holidays

Cheap New York family holidays

Cheap New York summer holidays

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