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[I am still oxox]

I have lived in Brooklyn, and the Bronx and now in the Northern burbs

If you are going to be in NY after Dec 4 the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be light, I would not advise going to the Tree Lighting itself since it is a mad house and you might be standing in the same spot for several hours

Macy's Herald Square is a fun place to shop and get into the holiday Spirit.

Walk Fifth Ave

Go the Bryant Park and the main Branch of the NY Library

Take the Ferry to Liberty Island or Ellis Island

Visit Ground Zero and the WTC memorial

[chrystaltree]

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@Cats3000 wrote:

FIRST, you learn how to spell it:  MANHATTAN.

Then you just drink the city in, in large gulps.  

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       Now that you've opened that door.....LOL   That's probably why she didn't get any results when she Googled   "things to do in Manhatten".   

[jackthebear]

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@I am still oxox wrote:

I have lived in Brooklyn, and the Bronx and now in the Northern burbs

If you are going to be in NY after Dec 4 the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be light, I would not advise going to the Tree Lighting itself since it is a mad house and you might be standing in the same spot for several hours

Macy's Herald Square is a fun place to shop and get into the holiday Spirit.

Walk Fifth Ave

Go the Bryant Park and the main Branch of the NY Library

Take the Ferry to Liberty Island or Ellis Island

Visit Ground Zero and the WTC memorial

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yes do not go to the tree lighting, 

[jackthebear]

there is or were Holiday Markets at Grand Central and the Columbus Circle end of Central Park, just fun to walk around

[mspatmac]

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@shoekitty wrote:

My granddaughters and I are going to New York first week of December.  Our hotel will be the Dominick.  It is near Soho, and Manhatten I think.  We are excited as we havent ever been to New York.. Anyone who has been there, or lives near there we could sure use some suggestions on things to do!  I have some questions as well....

Is it far to go to Statue of Liberty? Or

Central Park

any good museums near by?

thank you!  

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You have been given wonderful suggestion so I just want to say have a wonderful trip.  There is nothing like the city during the holidays, it's magical.  Make a list of all the suggestions and with your grands plan your days according to your interests.  HAVE FUN

[Bhvbum]

my husband and I thru the years have always taken a half-day tour often by “Gray Line tours“ to get a look at the whole city. It’s the smartest thing we ever did because there’s absolutely no way we would have been able to see all we did just on our own. Something to consider, gray line has great city tours for every big city in the world.  

[patbz]

@shoekitty :  I used the hop on hop off last time I was in NYC.  We took no taxis/Ubers but did take one subway.

[patbz]

1. @shoekitty :  We took the ferry to Ellis Island (very interesting museum and tour) but did not go up the Statue of Liberty this trip (I went up to torch in the sixties).  Basically, I don't go up into any building or monument anymore (especially during school breaks the lines are horrendous and sometimes take several hours).

[ILTH]

@shoekitty 

I don't know how long you'll be here, but, if you want to go out at night, I'd recommend 1 B'way play, 1 concert at Carnegie Hall,  1 event at Lincoln Center.
carnegiehall.org
lincolncenter.org

If your granddaughters skate, Bryant Park (behind the main library -- which is gorgeous), Wollman Rink in Central Park and Rockefeller Center.
nycgovparks.org

As for the tree-lighting, it's a once in a lifetime deal if you don't live here. If you can stand, why not? If not, you can let your granddaughters watch (depending on how old they are that they can be alone -- it's not dangerous unless they're little) and you can go for hot chocolate or coffee while they're watching).

If you need a break:
Serendipity 3 for frozen hot chocolate or dessert.
Lady Mendl's Tea Salon (Victorian) or Alice's Tea Cup (fun) for afternoon tea.

They, each, have websites. 

Midtown is not where everything is. It's just very concentrated if you don't want to run around and, honestly, where most of the touristy stuff is. Chelsea has lots of galleries, Upper West Side has museums and Lincoln Center, Upper East Side has museums, there's SoHo, TriBeCa, the Village, etc.  Restaurants are everywhere. 

[FancyPhillyshopper]

I LOVE NEW YORK during the holiday season!

Yes, it is crazy crowded but that is what makes it so FUN!

However, it is definitely a walking experience-- and I mean BLOCKS and BLOCKS.

There is also just too much to see and do, so try to prioritize your interests.

Not sure of your granddaughters ages, but---

I do highly recommend the Rockettes show at Radio City Music Hall-- a great New York City tradition!

Many first timers like taking the horse carriage ride in Central Park (a bit pricey but relaxing).

You have to see Times Square and all the lights, as well as the store windows along 5th Avenue.

The Spirit of New York ship sails near the Statue of Liberty and provides lunch, brunch, dinner.

The Met is my favorite museum (the Egyptian temple!  The Cloisters!), but all muesums require several hours to tour.

Have a wonderful, exciting visit!