One of our special seasonal treats in New York City, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree , seems to get bigger every year. During 1999, more than 400,000 folks visited the tree on a single Saturday. This year the tree was lit on November the 29 and will continue to amaze crowds through January 3. If you are an ice skater, you can drop by the rink and skate beneath the exquisite tree. The entrance to the rink is between 49th and 50th Streets just off Fifth Ave.
Admission is on a cash only basis.
A New York holiday experience is incomplete without some Christmas shopping at a few of the legendary retailers such as Bloomingdale's Department Store and Saks Fifth Ave . But for a true New York experience wander down to The East Village , Chinatown , or Little Italy . You will find in these unique locales the real America, a melting pot of nationalities, ethnic groups, and religions all muddling through together. Also in New York City, the famous Rockettes are marking their 75th anniversary with a Christmas revue running through January 7th. They'll combine long time favorites like the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers with exciting new material.