Seasonal · Christmas · 2026
The best Christmas decorations in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 13 places.
As a local, there’s nothing I love more than Christmastime in New York City when the city transforms into a winter wonderland. I get asked about New York Christmas decorations all the time, so I finally wrote down everything I know. The magical holiday feeling gets me every time! As such, I’ve spent the past six years on the hunt for the best Christmas decorations in New York City, here’s a quick roundup of my favorite spots.
Note from Antonina about 2025 Christmas Itineraries. Some longtime readers have asked if I’ll be offering the custom 4-day itineraries that sold out last year.
- Bryant Park Winter VillageMarket · MidtownI brought my mom here on her first visit. She still talks about it.
- Dyker HeightsStreet · Dyker Heights, BrooklynWhen it comes to the best Christmas decorations in New York City, Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood takes the cake.
- Fifth Avenue Window DisplaysStreet · MidtownDrawing millions of visitors during the holidays, this undoubtedly one of the most popular things to do in New York City at Christmas, so brace for crowds.
- Hudson YardsLandmark · ChelseaIf you only do one thing on this list, make it this one.
- Industry CityLandmark · Sunset Park, BrooklynToday, visiting Industry City is one of the most popular things to do during the holidays.
- Lotte New York PalaceHotel · MidtownOrnate and majestic, the Christmas decorations never cease to impress.
- Macy's Herald SquareStore · MidtownMacy’s is responsible for the city’s most cherished holiday traditions, like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, legendary window displays and Santaland.
- Oscar WildeRestaurant · MidtownMaking reservations at this outlandishly decorated restaurant during the holidays is non-negotiable in my book, especially if you’re looking to experience New York City’s best Christmas decorations.
- Papillion BistroRestaurant · MidtownThose looking for over-the-top Christmas decorations in New York City need to know about Papillion Bistro.
- Radio City Music HallTheater · MidtownThere are few New York Christmas decorations as recognizable as Radio City Music Hall when it gets dressed up for the holidays.
- Rockefeller CenterLandmark · MidtownAs a local, I can confidently say that Rockefeller Center has the best Christmas decorations in New York City, this the one place you don’t want to miss while exploring the city for the holidays.
- South Street SeaportLandmark · South Street SeaportDuring the holidays, the Seaport is dressed with some of the most beautiful Christmas decorations in NYC.
- The New York Stock ExchangeLandmark · Financial DistrictSkip the tourist version and do it like a local. here’s how.
Bryant Park Winter Village
Market · Midtown · 42nd Street and 6th Ave, New York, NY
I brought my mom here on her first visit. She still talks about it.
Dyker Heights
Street · Dyker Heights, Brooklyn · 1072 80th St 1st. Floor, Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to the best Christmas decorations in New York City, Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood takes the cake.
Fifth Avenue Window Displays
Street · Midtown · Fifth Avenue (Between 42nd & 59th Streets), New York
Drawing millions of visitors during the holidays, this undoubtedly one of the most popular things to do in New York City at Christmas, so brace for crowds.
Hudson Yards
Landmark · Chelsea · 20 Hudson Yards, New York, NY
If you only do one thing on this list, make it this one.
Industry City
Landmark · Sunset Park, Brooklyn · 220 36th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Today, visiting Industry City is one of the most popular things to do during the holidays.
Lotte New York Palace
Hotel · Midtown · 455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Ornate and majestic, the Christmas decorations never cease to impress.
Macy's Herald Square
Store · Midtown · 151 W 34th St, New York
Macy’s is responsible for the city’s most cherished holiday traditions, like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, legendary window displays and Santaland.
Oscar Wilde
Restaurant · Midtown · 45 W 27th St, New York, NY
Making reservations at this outlandishly decorated restaurant during the holidays is non-negotiable in my book, especially if you’re looking to experience New York City’s best Christmas decorations.
Papillion Bistro
Restaurant · Midtown · 22 E 54th St, New York, NY
Those looking for over-the-top Christmas decorations in New York City need to know about Papillion Bistro.
Radio City Music Hall
Theater · Midtown · 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY
There are few New York Christmas decorations as recognizable as Radio City Music Hall when it gets dressed up for the holidays.
Rockefeller Center
Landmark · Midtown · 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York
As a local, I can confidently say that Rockefeller Center has the best Christmas decorations in New York City, this the one place you don’t want to miss while exploring the city for the holidays.
South Street Seaport
Landmark · South Street Seaport · 19 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038
During the holidays, the Seaport is dressed with some of the most beautiful Christmas decorations in NYC.
The New York Stock Exchange
Landmark · Financial District · 11 Wall St, New York, NY
Skip the tourist version and do it like a local. here’s how.
Best Christmas decorations in New York, 2026
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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 17 Epic Spots for Christmas Decorations In New York City.