A Magical Christmas in New York: The Ultimate Insider's Guide for an Unforgettable Holiday Season
Save for Later
Share
A Magical Christmas in New York: The Ultimate Insider's Guide for an Unforgettable Holiday Season
Valentina Vanegas
New York City is known for its holiday magic, especially during the Christmas season. From dazzling light displays to iconic landmarks transformed into winter wonderlands, there's something special about the city that never sleeps during this time of year. This guide is designed to help you navigate NYC like a local, featuring the best places to visit, insider tips, and meal options for every budget and taste. Whether you're looking for budget-friendly eats, fine dining, or vegan delights, this guide ensures every moment of your Christmas trip to New York is filled with festive cheer and exceptional experiences.
In this guide you'll find:
š¤Æ 50+ locals-only recommendations, including food and drink, viewpoints, museums, ice skating rings and MORE
šŗļø An interactive map so you can see which places are nearby
š Tips and tricks that will be useful and 100% needed to get the best out of this experience
Updated ago
Save
Share
Day 1: Exploring Midtown Manhattan
BreakfastĀ
Budget friendly:Ā
Best Bagel & Coffee
@travelswval
This spot serves classic New York-style bagels, a must-try during your trip. Their bagels are huge, chewy, and delicious. Choose from a wide range of cream cheeses or try a bagel sandwich. It's affordable and fills you up for the day's adventures.
Add to
Details
Medium budget:Ā
Friedman's Herald Square
@travelswval
Located in Midtown, Friedmanās offers a solid breakfast menu with farm-to-table options. Try their avocado toast or hearty breakfast bowls. Their cozy atmosphere and fresh ingredients make it a great choice for a medium-priced breakfast.
Add to
Details
High-end:Ā
The Lambs Club
@travelswval
A stylish restaurant in the Chatwal Hotel, offering a luxurious pre-theater menu. Enjoy dishes like truffle pasta and dry-aged ribeye in a chic, sophisticated atmosphere.
Add to
Details
Buy to unlock full guide
Access all the local insights and recommendations from @travelswval when you purchase this guide.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Valentina Vanegas
šIām a Madrid-based travel enthusiast. After living in Madrid, Virginia, Vienna and Buenos Aires I am ready to share with you everything Iāve learned.
ā³My guides focus mostly on short 24-48 hours trips and how to get the most out of your quick getaways in every city.
ā¤ļø Iām a good fit for people who are solo traveling or with their soulmate, who like to explore the most in a short period of time and who like visiting all the picture perfect places and trying good restaurants without paying excesive money.
ā Iām not a good fit for people that like relaxing vacations or who are traveling with their family :(
āAsk me anything you want to know about my trips and tips!
šCurrently: Madrid, Spain
š Visited 20+ countries
āļø Coffee lover
šø Married to a photographer, so I live the ācapture the perfect picā life
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
54 places
54 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
3 links
3 links from the creator to go even deeper with more info
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
New York, NY, USA
FOCUSES AND THEMES
Couples
Digital Nomads
LGBTQ+
Female Solo
Vegan
Vegetarian
Adventure
Art
Outdoors
People & Culture
Photography
Romantic
BEST TIME OF YEAR
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Format
Itinerary
Itineraries typically include day-by-day plans, with food, lodging and activity recommendations for each day.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is Thatch?
Thatch is an online marketplace that provides instant access to thousands of vetted local experts and premium travel guides - making it the easiest and most affordable way to take high quality trips with less stress.
For travel creators (tastemakers, travel advisors, influencers and local experts) Thatch makes it easy to curate, publish, and sell digital travel guides, itineraries and personalized planning services.
What if Iām not satisfied with my purchase?
How do I access my purchased guides?
Can I access my guide offline?
How often are guides updated?
Can I request a personalized guide or itinerary?
Can I sell my own travel guides and itineraries?
Save for Later
Share
