Rockefeller Center
Historical landmark · Midtown West ·
Iconic landmark with ice rink, Christmas tree, and observation deck
Iconic landmark with ice rink, Christmas tree, and observation deck
"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
"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