A Magical Christmas in New York: The Ultimate Insider's Guide for an Unforgettable Holiday Season
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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
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Day 1: Exploring Midtown Manhattan
Breakfast
Budget friendly:
Best Bagel & Coffee
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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.
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Medium budget:
Friedman's Herald Square
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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.
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High-end:
The Lambs Club
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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.
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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
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Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
54 places
54 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
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New York, NY, USA
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