Skaters gliding across an outdoor Midtown Manhattan rink beneath the Rockefeller Center tree

Midtown Christmas Classics

Two Midtown classics anchor a New York Christmas trip: timed ice skating at the Rink at Rockefeller Center, and a Manhattan holiday walking tour past Radio City Music Hall (see Best NYC Christmas Lights). Prices start at $25 and $22.

Short answer

The Rink at Rockefeller Center sits at 4.0 across 21 reviews, with entry from $22 for an hour on the ice. The Manhattan holiday tour is rated 4.3 across 59 reviews, price on its live listing.

Both Midtown Classics, Ranked By Reviews

Christmas Activities Beyond Midtown

Want to see the residential light displays instead? The lights tours cover Dyker Heights and the Manhattan holiday markets. Prefer a seated ride? See the holiday rides. Looking for something less typical? The unique christmas experiences roundup covers the rest.

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