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North Pole Express bus tour (42nd St & 5th Ave departure)

Landmark · Midtown, Bryant Park side

North Pole Express bus tour (42nd St & 5th Ave departure), photographed by New York Dearest

If your kids need a break from all that walking, consider booking tickets for The North Pole Express, a bus tour of Midtown Manhattan’s famous Christmas light displays. Santa himself makes an appearance while you sip on hot chocolate and admire the dazzling decorations around you.

Cost
$85 per person, Standard Experience, about 45 minutes
Subway
7, B, D, F, M to 5 Av, 2 min
Address
42nd St & 5th Ave, New York, NY

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