Rockefeller Center
Historical landmark · Midtown West ·
Iconic complex for ice skating, Christmas tree, and city views.
Iconic complex for ice skating, Christmas tree, and city views.
"Smaller than some rivals at 75 feet tall and 45 feet in diameter, this famous tree compensates with sparkle: 50,000 colorful LED lights and a Swarovski star composed of 3 million crystals and 70 glass spikes." - Kristine Hansen Kristine Hansen Kristine Hansen is a design, food and drink, and travel writer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She often seeks out wine bars, coffee roasters, cheesemongers' shops, art museums, antiques and vintage stores, yarn shops, and sprawling parks when she travels. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"As a whole, the complex came in fourth on the list of the world’s most crowded Christmas attractions, yet I still keep it on my New York City winter itinerary; the festive hustle and bustle are part of the appeal." - Opheli Garcia Lawler Opheli Garcia Lawler Opheli Garcia Lawler is a journalist with a decade of experience, half of which has been dedicated to covering the way we travel. From interviewing former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to digging into Amtrak customer complaint data, Opheli has developed a deep well of knowledge about what shapes our travel experiences. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Skating beneath the towering tree here is my quintessential New York Christmas moment—crowds and all." - Caitlin Morton
"A holiday classic where the lighting of the Christmas tree continues to shine bright." - Caitlin Morton
"This holiday season, all eyes will be on the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in Manhattan; this year's tree hails from East Greenbush, New York — a native New York tree from a suburb just south of Albany — marking a return to an Empire State born-and-bred tree." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines