NYC 2008 Holiday Window Displays*

The Christmas window displays created by the major department stores is another NYC holiday staple. Every year the the six major department stores (Bloomingdales, Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Lord & Taylor and Macy's) choose a theme to decorate their holiday windows.


The various themes chosen by the department stores are as follows:

• Bloomingdales: Inspired by the film version of "The Phantom of the Opera".
• Barney's: These Barney's windows have been titled: "Peace & Love. Have a Hippie Holiday."
  
• Bergdorf Goodman: I wasn't able to find this theme. I'll hopefully update if I find it.
  
• Saks: I wasn't able to find the title, but it is very wymsical.
  
• Lord & Taylor: The L&T windows have been titled "Christmas is the Moment"and explores a few of the many things that people enjoy during the holidays.
• Macy's: The Macy's windows were created to give "a behind-the-scenes look at the magical ways the elements of Christmas such as snow, stars, tinsel and ornaments are created."

And don't worry, there is also something at the windows for those of you who came to NYC for the fashion.

Make a day out of it and walk from Bloomingdales to Macy's, making stops at Barneys, Bergdorf, Saks, and Lord & Taylor on your way.


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In addition to seeing the amazing window displays at the department stores, you'll get to see other Holiday decorations as well.


Aren't the decorations at the Cartier store fabulous?

Info:

Bloomingdales

• Location: 1000 Third Avenue at 59th Street
• Price: FREE
• Directions: N/R/W and 4/5/6 to 59th Street/Lexington Avenue stop
• Website: http://www.bloomingdales.com/

Barneys

• Location: 660 Madison Avenue (at 61st Street)
• Price: FREE
• Directions: N/R/W at 59th Street/Fifth Avenue stop and 4/5/6 to 59th Street/Lexington Avenue stop
• Website: http://www.barneys.com/

Bergdorf Goodman

• Location: 754 Fifth Avenue (at 58th Street)
• Price: FREE
• Directions: F, N/R/W, 4/5/6 to 59th Street/Lexington Avenue stop
• Website: http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/

Saks

• Location: 611 Fifth Avenue (at 49th Street)
• Price: FREE
• Directions: B/D/F/V at 47-50/Rockefeller Center stop and E/V/6 to 51th Street/Lexington Avenue stop
• Website: http://www.saks.com/

Lord & Taylor

• Location: 39th Street at 5th Avenue
• Price: FREE
• Directions: B/D/F/V at 42nd Street. Walk to 39th street and Fifth Avenue.
• Website: http://www.lordandtaylor.com

Macy's

• Location: Herald Square, Broadway between 34th and 35th Streets
• Price: FREE
• Directions: A, C, E to 34th Street/Penn Station: Walk one block east on 34th Street to 7th Avenue; 1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th Street: Exit on 7th Avenue and 34th Street; or the B, D, F, V and N, Q, R, W to 34th Street/Herald Square: Exit on Broadway for Macy's main entrance
• Website: http://www.macys.com/

* The first three pictures are just a few of the fabulous window displays at Saks.

Walking in a winter wonderland - Rockerfeller Christmas Tree

Even though the days are very cold and very short right now, there is something magical about being in New York in December. The lights, the music, the happy faces on the street. Even though my to do list is currently a mile long, I find myself smiling at nothing in particular as I walk down the street these days.

Because New York is such a magical place in December, I've decided that I'm going to spend a lot of time this month writing about some of the fabulous things to do and see in the city in December.

The first item I'm featuring is a NY classic: Rockefeller Center. The highlight of Rockefeller Center is the eight ton, 72 foot Norway spruce Christmas tree. When a tree is this amazing, nothing more than lights (30,000 LED lights) and a star is needed. This year the tree will be lit until January 9. This is a must do in NYC in December, so make sure you make it out there while you have a chance.

Rockefeller Center knows how to rock the holidays. In addition to the Rockefeller Christmas tree, there are giant angels and nutcrackers, an iceskating rink, Top of the Rock, and a light show. There are plenty of coffee shops and restaurants in Rockefeller Center so you can also grab a bite to eat, or warm up with hot chocolate and apple cider after you've had your fill of the holiday decorations.




Info:

Rockefeller Christmas Tree

• Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza
• Price: FREE
  
• Hours: Daily 5:30am - 11:30pm until January 9th. All day on Christmas Day.
• Directions: B, D, F, V at Rockefeller Center, 47-50 Streets

The Rink at the Rock

• Location: Enter from Fifth Avenue (Between 49th and 50th Streets)
• Price: $19 for Adults, $12.50 for Children (under 11), and $9 skate rental.
  
• Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 10:30pm, Friday - Saturday 8:30am - Midnight, Sunday 8:30am - 10:00pm
• Directions: B, D, F, V at Rockefeller Center, 47-50 Streets

Top of the Rock: A full post will be dedicated to the Top of the Rock at a later date.

• Location: 50th St (btw 5th and 6th Ave)
• Price: $20 Adults, $13 children, $18 seniors, $30 sunrise or sunset ($15 for children)
  
• Hours: Daily 8am - 12 Midnight (last elevator goes up at 11pm)
• Directions: B, D, F, V at Rockefeller Center, 47-50 Streets