Christmas Windows in NYC

NYC – Macy’s 2007 Holiday Window Display – Santa’s Big Night (Photo credit: wallyg)

Time to dazzle! Some of NYC’s dazzling holiday windows are already glittering and there’s a lot more glam to come in the coming weeks. Want to see the best of the best of the gussied-up window displays? Of course, you do, my little merrymakers. And well, what do you know, here’s a book that’ll take your hand and walk you to Saks and Bergdorf‘s, Macy’s and Lord & Taylor, to name a few of the sensational stores that will be wrapped in ribbons and lights. http://www.amazon.com/Self-Guided-Chocolate-Christmas-Displays-ebook/dp/B004774MWO

The best part? It doesn’t cost a dime to hook arms and stroll the streets admiring the joys of the season. And please take the time to help those you meet along the way. There are more homeless people than ever this season thanks to Hurricane Sandy, not to mention a hurting economy. Keep them in your heart–and, if you can help, please reach out.

Enjoy the windows–they’ll make you smile. Promise.

Self-Guided NYC Christmas Windows Walk

Another fabulous sun-drenched weekend to bundle up, hook arms and admire the City’s festive window displays. New York is absolutely  magical during the holidays. The spirit is cheerful and the shops are wrapped in ribbons and lights. The biggest stores are totally decked out for the holidays beginning in mid- November through New Years.

Begin at the Lord and Taylor windows (38th and 5th Avenue; 212/391- 3344 at Fifth Avenue).

Walk north up Fifth Avenue, past the New York Public Library, to the Saks Fifth Avenue windows at 611 Fifth Avenue (at 49th Street; 212/ 753-4000).

Cross the street to admire the larger-than-life Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. Continue walking north up Fifth Avenue to Bergdorf Goodman’s windows at 754 Fifth Avenue (at 58th Street).

Walk one block east to Madison Avenue and then three blocks north to the windows at Barney’s at 600 Madison Avenue; 212-826-8900.

If you want to take in Bloomingdale’s windows (at 100 Third Avenue), walk two blocks south to 59th Street and then a couple of avenues east to Third Avenue.

Note: The Macy’s window displays are also engaging. Macy’s is located at Herald Square and Broadway between 34th and 35th streets.

Dazzling Holiday Window Displays in NYC

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New York is magical during the holidays. The spirit is cheerful and the shops are wrapped in ribbons and lights, decked out mid-November through New Years.

Drape yourself in your coziest coat, slip into your warmest boots, grab a hot cocoa and  bag of hot chestnuts from one of the many street vendors and hit the pavement to see the spectacular window displays.

Begin at the Macy’s window displays (Herald Square and Broadway between 34th and 35th streets).

Walk east along 34th Street to Fifth Avenue, then north on Fifth Avenue to the Lord and Taylor windows (38th and 5th Avenue).

Continue north up Fifth Avenue, past the New York Public Library, to the Saks Fifth Avenue windows (Fifth Avenue at 49th Street). Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, right next door, then admire the glistening, larger-than-life Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center across the street.

Still continue walking north up Fifth Avenue to Bergdorf Goodman’s windows at (Fifth Avenue at 58th Street).

Walk one block east to Madison Avenue and then three blocks north to the windows at Barney’s (600 Madison Avenue).

If you want to keep going, why not hit Bloomie’s–walk two blocks south to 59th Street and then a couple of avenues east to Third Avenue.

Now, it’ time to warm up your tootsies with a steamy cup of cocoa. My next blog will fill you in on where to snag the best cup in town!