When do they light the tree at Rockefeller center?
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Val asked:
My husband and I want to travel to NYC for the first time this year (from Houston) and want to witness lighting the big tree at Rockefeller center. When do they light it? Any other tips for travel? great inexpensive hotels?
Christian
My husband and I want to travel to NYC for the first time this year (from Houston) and want to witness lighting the big tree at Rockefeller center. When do they light it? Any other tips for travel? great inexpensive hotels?
Christian
March 24th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Charlie
around ……….after thanks giving. i can find out exactly if u post this question again.
March 26th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Earl
The exact date hasn’t been set yet; it will be either November 27th or November 28th 7 - 9pm (if you call [212] 632-3975 closer to the date, you’ll get exact information)
If you will be in New for Thanksgiving, you might enjoy watching the preparation for Macy’s parade the night before - you can watch them blow up those tremendous balloons, etc (warning - it’s crowded and sometimes can get very cold)
Hotels in New York are expensive - don’t even consider the Pennsylvania or the Carter (bedbugs).
Check out Radio City Apartments on West 49th Street (great location - less than a block from the tree - only a few blocks from the Theatre District). Every room has a kitchenette with a coffee maker, fridge, microwave and range. You’ll save money if you can take back your restaurant left overs. There are suites and studios - very reasonable prices (for New York)…
Read what previous guests think about Radio City Apartments - would they stay there again?-…
My brother and his family always stay at The Belvedere - spotless, great staff, in the Theatre District, subway and bus at the corner, microwave and fridge in every room, so you can take back the restaurant leftovers - he always gets a good price from Orbitz or PriceLine or Travelocity……
There are five Apple Core hotels in Manhattan - they are inexpensive and the New York Times says they are all very clean (they are also in good areas)……
Before you choose a hotel, look it up at See what previous guests think about it and would they stay there again. Look at the photos taken by the guests - not the ones posted by the hotel. The professional photographers make a box look like a spacious mansion.
Get a copy of TimeOut New York - part of it is online here:
This should help you plan what you’d like to see. Read other questions and answers here and see other recommendations. Wear comfortable shoes - you should do lots of walking. Have a great time!
March 26th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Martin
Oh I can’t wait to go around that time:)
How nice:)
A great inexpensive hotel near Rockefeller center is The Pod Hotel.
I stayed here and it is nice:)
Check it out: