Rockefeller Center

Nothing says Christmas in New York quite like Rockefeller Center.  The tree, the ice skaters, and the carols playing from Saks all combine to fill you with Christmas spirit.  It's worth braving the tourists to see the twinkling lights.  We decided to go on a snowy evening which gave us an even greater sense that Christmas is almost here.

Travis admiring Reindeer lights

Angels and ball lights in front of the tree

Giant tree dwarfed by skyscrapers

Snow covered beard

The Grinch terrorizing skaters

Standing with the Toy Soldier playing the flute

Looking up at lights and snow

Standing with the Toy Soldier drummer

The tree from across the skating rink

Standing near the tree

Snowy kisses!

Travis in a winter wonderland

Covered in snow and loving it

Rockefeller Center sign

Standing by the tree

The tree up close, still hard to see with all the snow!

Snuggling under the Christmas tree

Standing by the tree

Enjoying Christmas decorations

Newbie Tip: Sometimes it's worth braving crowds of tourists and Rockefeller Center at Christmas is one of those times.  Skip the ice skating, the price is high and the line is long. Be sure to pause to admire the projector show on the Saks building and take time to tour the shops nearby for unique gifts!