While some people make it a point to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular (or perhaps Cirque du Soleil's new Christmas tradition, Wintuk) during the holiday season, there's simply no comparison to the amount of people who glide across the frozen rinks of New York City every year.
One of the crown jewels of Central Park, the Wollman Rink is a beautiful public rink in the Southern portion of the park. Take the kids for fun filled afternoon, or go on a romantic - if awkward - skate under the stars with that special someone. Open October - April, the rink hos...
Central Park around 63rd StreetThe Lakeside rink in Prospect Park is a wonderful family friendly escape. Spend a day gliding along their two rinks totaling 32,000 square feet of ice! One rink covered, the other open to the elements. Activities go on all day, but it can get crowded! Particularly around holiday...
171 East Drive Prospect ParkGlide under the stars on the Rooftop at Pier 17. With stunning views of Lower Manhattan, the 3 bridges over the East River, and the Brooklyn waterfront, Winterland at Pier 17 provides an amazing, magical and romantic experience. Enjoy the shops and restaurants on Pier 17, or grab...
89 South Street (South Street Seaport)Every year, as the cold weather approaches, Bryant Park turns into a Winter Wonderland - with ice skating, food and holiday shopping. A 17,000-square-foot outdoor rink is open daily 8am - 10pm, from late October to early March. A rink side deck and accompanying cafe, Celsius, are...
Bryant ParkArguably the world's most celebrated ice skating Rink, The Rink at Rockefeller Center offers breathtaking views of the gold gilded statue of Prometheus and the towering Christmas Tree (in December). For general information, including hours and rates, call 212-332-7655. General ad...
600 5th AveRiverbank is the only park of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Inspired by urban rooftop designs in Japan, this 28-acre multi-level landscaped recreational facility is a state-of-the-art park facility. Rising 69 feet above the Hudson River, Riverbank offers a wide variety of r...
679 Riverside DriveSky Rink has been New York City's most popular year-round indoor ice skating rink since opening in 1969. The twin-rink facility, located on Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers, operates seven days a week, welcoming skaters of all ages and ability levels for general skating sessions, figure ...
Chelsea Piers (West 23rd Street at West Side Highway)Lasker Rink, home of Central Park Ice Hockey and the Hawks, is an outdoor, twin rink facility, located in the north end of Central Park, NYC. The nearest street entrance is 110th St and Lenox Ave. While lots of Hockey is played here it is open to the public - and cheaper than Wol...
Central Park around 106th SteetWinter fun at Brookfield Place! The plaza at the North Cove turns into a 7,350 square foot rink. Though a bit pricy compared to other skating venues you do have stunning views of the river, the Winter Gardens and access to all the food and events that Brookfield Place has to offe...
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