Thursday, November 21, 2013

Travel :: Christmas in New York!

I have been bursting with joy these past few days, because Ryan has a last-minute trip to NYC planned for work which means I get to tag along!  And when I say bursting, I literally mean breaking out into spontaneous song and dance {in particular Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" and Annie's "NYCCCC"...I know, real mature}.  I love New York 365 days a year, but during the holiday season?  That is almost too much excitement for me to handle!

So I wanted to ask, do you have any recommendations of must-see places, shops, neighborhoods, restaurants, etc?  I will be there for almost six days {four in Times Square and the rest with my sister in Brooklyn} and will have the days to myself so I plan on doing lots of exploring with my camera in-hand {my favorite!}  Any tidbits would be greatly appreciated :)

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13 comments:

  1. I love Christmas in the city! Have you been to the Highline yet? It's one of my favorite places! The walk is beautiful.

    Gina Michele

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  2. omgsh the city is so beautiful right now-- esp at night. I'd say to take a stroll along 5th ave (mid-upper 50th street) -- all the store fronts have beautifullllll lighting! Also, if you have the chance, you should check out both the Bryant Park holiday market (& maybe get some ice skating in while you're there) and the Union Sq holiday market! -- they really get you in the spirit of the holidays :) xx

    & Pretty Things

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  3. I have been to NYC in every season but for Christmas, so jealous! Hope you have the best of times and soak it up!

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  4. please please please have dinner at il Buco Alimentari and have the crispy artichokes to start!! You will thank me later! I was just there last week.

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  5. How fun!! Yay!! Have a blast!! I know it will be amazing!

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  6. Molly {Dreams in HD}November 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    thank you erika! i am so excited :)

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  7. Molly {Dreams in HD}November 24, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    thanks christine! i have only been once before so i am really looking forward to being able to get off the beaten path a bit and just explore the different neighborhoods :)

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  8. Molly {Dreams in HD}November 24, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    thank you so much erika! i have heard GREAT things about sleep no more, we will definitely look into it. and the brooklyn museum of art looks awesome, i can't wait to check it out :)

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  9. Molly {Dreams in HD}November 24, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    we have reservations for il buco alimentari on our first night...so excited for the crispy artichokes! thanks for the recommendation :)

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  10. Molly {Dreams in HD}November 24, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    thank you so much beverly!

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  11. Molly {Dreams in HD}November 24, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    i completely agree with you, going with the flow is always the best way to have unique experiences while traveling :) thanks for stopping by!

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  12. Molly {Dreams in HD}November 24, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    thanks so much for the recommendation daisy! i hadn't heard about the holiday market but they look fantastic {remind me of all the christmas markets in europe...sigh}. we will definitely check one of them out!

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  13. Molly {Dreams in HD}November 24, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    i have not been to the highline but have only heard the most fantastic things about it so i will definitely be visiting next week. thanks so much for the recommendation gina!

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