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Shine On at Hudson Yards.

Worth it, says Antonina. If you only do one thing on this list, make it this one.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best Christmas lights in New York
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Best Christmas lights in New York

No. 6 on that list1 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Subway7 to 34 St-Hudson Yards, 1 min
  • Address20 Hudson Yards, New York, NY
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

If you only do one thing on this list, make it this one.

Hudson Yards is a shopping mall adjacent to the infamous Vessel, a $220M honeycomb structure now closed to the public. Home to high-end shops and restaurants, the mall is worth a detour because it’s decked out with more than two million Christmas lights from floor to ceiling. The display is called Shine On, and it’s one of the most beautiful Christmas light displays in New York City.

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Shine On at Hudson Yards

Hudson Yards, Manhattan