Festivities and feasts are all part of the Thanksgiving Fun in New York City.
Join the thousands of spectators as they kick of the winter
holiday season at the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
with spectacular floats, performances marching bands and a whole
lot more on Thursday, November 23. Kids of all ages will go
wild over the "Thanksgiving Parade V.I.P. Fantasy Package" available
at The Ritz-Carlton New York, battery
Park November 22 through 25. The exclusive experience includes
a parade skybox viewing experience for two and other enticing
extras . The Restaurant Capital of the World also offers a cornucopia
of choices for traditional Thanksgiving Day dining including
The River Café in Brooklyn and Water's Edge Restaurant in Queens,
both of which feature stunning views of the city skyline. During
their stay, visitors can get their fill of world-class culture
with blockbuster exhibits such as Gold at the American
Museum of Natural History or Kiki Smith: A Gathering, 1980-2005
at the Whitney
Museum of American Art.
Christmas Cheers (December 18-25, 2006)
The Big Apple brings out the Yuletide spirit with spectacular activities for all
ages. The Buckingham Hotel welcomes visitors with a Christmas Spectacular
package complete with a two-night stay in a one bedroom suite and
four tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular from December
17 through 27 (www.buckinghamhotel.com). There are entertainment options
for everyone including the classic ballet George Balachine's The Nutcracker
at the New York State Theater at Lincoln
Center for the Performing Arts and the Holiday Train Show at the
New York Botanical Garden
in the Bronx. Shoppers
will delight in the whimsical window displays on view at Bloomingdales
, Lord & Taylor and Macy's , while those looking for unique gifts
should stop by the holiday markets at Bryant
Park , Grand Central Terminal and Union Square.
The ethereal Tribute in Light memorial was designed to help lessen the aching loss felt across the country since 9/11. It is a profound symbol of strength, hope and resiliency.
The New Yankee Stadium
New Yankee Stadium is the working title for a new stadium for the New York Yankees, currently under construction. It will open in 2009, replacing the third-oldest stadium in the Major Leagues.
The Bronx
In popular culture 'The Bronx' has often symbolized violence, decay, and urban ruin. In fact, there are guidebooks that say you must never go to the Bronx! Sheer ignorance, that is all we have to say! Interactive Bronx map
Interactive Bronx map
