1. December 26-29th

4. Hayden Planetarium Space Show Rose Center for Earth and Space (included with CityPASS admission) Renowned fossil halls, featuring the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world 94-foot-long blue whale model, which presides over the immersive Milstein Hall of Ocean Life World-famous dioramas in the Akeley Hall of African Mammals

6. Hours Open every day, 365 days a year rain or shine 8AM to 2AM Last elevator up at 1:15AM City Pass- Gets us to 86 th Floor City Pass + $15 gets us to Top Deck The closest subway stops are Penn Station / 34th St on the 1,2, or 3 lines, or the B, D, F, N, Q, R to 34th St / Avenue of the Americas. From Long Island or New Jersey, take the Long Island Railroad or NJ Transit to Penn Station, located just 2 blocks away. From Westchester and further points north, take the Metro North to Grand Central, and then the Shuttle to Times Square. From TImes Square, take the 1,2, or 3 to Penn Station and walk two blocks east to the Empire State Building.

7.  What is the best time to visit the Empire State Building? The least crowded visiting hours are at 8AM or around 3PM, but peak visiting times vary by season. We are open in from 8AM to 2AM regardless of weather conditions. What is the best time to visit the Empire State Building?  You may call the Empire State Building to find out wait times, visibility, etc. at (212) 736-3100 or toll free (877) NYC-VIEW (877-692-8439).  There are no time limits or specified visiting windows. You should allow at least one hour for your visit, and slightly more if you will be visiting both the main deck and the top deck.

9. Soar 70 floors high and experience 3 viewing decks and the exhilarating joy of unobstructed 360º city views from Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center. From the sweeping green of Central Park to the thrilling city skyline, nowhere else can you see New York so spectacularly. A timed-ticketing system brings you to the Top, exactly when you want. While on deck, get your picture taken by Kodak’s professional team and bring home the experience. Our Viewfinder Mobile App is the perfect digital companion to your experience. Get instant info about iconic landmarks. Hours: Daily 8am - 12 Midnight (last elevator goes up at 11pm)

15. Thursday 27thFriday 28thSaturday 29th Arrive in the city in the morning (8:00am) Stay overnight at the W

16. It wouldn’t be winter without a spin around the city's most celebrated traditions. Lace your skates and swirl away at The Rink at Rockefeller Center. Here you’ll find New Yorkers and city visitors alike swirling and twirling, with the bustling crowds and sparkling lights as a unique urban backdrop. And with room for only 150 skaters at a time, it is as intimate an experience as it is incredible. Enter from Fifth Avenue (Between 49th and 50th Streets) New York, NY 10020 Hours: 7:00am – Midnight Website: therinkatrockcenter.com therinkatrockcenter.com