Rockefeller Center
Historical landmark · Midtown West
45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111
Highlights
Iconic complex with ice rink, TV studios, and Christmas tree.
Iconic complex with ice rink, TV studios, and Christmas tree.
"In the midst of its busy season, tourists flock to Midtown to see its shimmering Christmas tree and nearby office workers join the chorus for seasonal parties; the complex has been pursuing what was described as an “unlikely bid to draw New Yorkers back to Midtown” by recruiting high-profile restaurateurs and trying to lure a more exciting crop of restaurants than a decade ago, and a second wave of openings and outposts is rolling out." - Emma Orlow
"A quintessential urban holiday spectacle centered on an enormous, iconic holiday tree and a lively atmosphere of lights and seasonal displays that epitomize Christmas in the city." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Rockefeller Center sits in the heart of midtown Manhattan, both in terms of its physical location and its prominent place in the city's folklore and culture. Whether you want to check out a performance on the plaza outside the TODAY show, visit the Christmas tree, or practice your best moves on the ice skating rink, you're in for an iconic, family-friendly experience. If you buy a ticket to Top of the Rock, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the city below. No matter where you are, you're bound to be constantly pointing and shouting “hey, look at that!”" - Charlie Hobbs, Alex Erdekian, Melissa Liebling-Goldberg
"Whether it’s thanks to Kevin McCallister, or the 50,000 lights on the 11-ton Christmas tree, the fact is few places in NYC let you know what time of year it is (the most wonderful time) quite like Rock Center. After snapping some pictures of the tree, and window shopping at FAO Schwarz, head to the South Plaza, and pick up crepes and hot chocolate from Frenchette’s holiday food truck. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"The 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is an 80-foot Norway spruce from Vestal, New York. It will be decorated with more than 50,000 multicolored LED lights and a Swarovski star topper. The tree lighting ceremony will take place on November 29, 2023, at Rockefeller Center, and the tree will remain lit daily until January 13, 2024. The tree will then be milled into lumber and donated to Habitat for Humanity." - Travel + Leisure Editors
