Don’t let the cold weather fool you! There are lots of great things to do in New York in December.  For starters, winter sports abound, whether you like to play, watch, or both. Shopping reaches a fever pitch this month, from crafts and artists’ markets to flea markets to sample sales. Whether you want to ice skate, see the most beautiful skyline lit up to a whole new level, head to Radio City Music Hall for the Rockettes, Lincoln Center for the Nutcracker, see the best of Broadway or the beautiful windows of 5th Avenue, read our insider tips and guide to a great December in NYC.

The post Best Things To Do in New York in December appeared first on NYC Insider Guide.

Cruise around New York Harbor on an elegant yacht while you enjoy this family-friendly Thanksgiving Day Dinner Cruise by Hornblower Cruises. Feast on a sumptuous Thanksgiving buffet made with the freshest seasonal ingredients as the resident Hornblower DJ entertains you during your three-hour voyage (4pm to 7pm). After you’ve had your fill of turkey and desserts, take in all the sights with your camera as you cruise past the Statue of Liberty and capture other wonderful images of the New York City skyline and landmarks you can only get from the water. After you’re stuffed, and have all the best photos, unwind by watching football on flat screen TVs on the ship. More Info: Thanksgiving Day Dinner Cruise

The post Thanksgiving Day Dinner Cruise – New in 2013 appeared first on NYC Insider Guide.

Join legendary comedian and actor, Billy Crystal, for the revival of 700 Sundays, his Tony-Award winning show about his youth, growing up in the jazz world of Manhattan, his teenage years, and through adulthood. 700 Sundays, a two-act play, is a heartfelt and often hilarious story of growing up, growing old and the undeniable power of family.  Billy Crystal brings his Tony Winning performance of 700 Sundays back to Broadway in November.  Join Billy as he shares his stories right from his youth.  Billy grew up in Manhattan during the jazz world.  The stories of love and loss and laughter follow his youth through teenage year and into adulthood.  Starring none other than Billy Crystal as himself. More Info: 700 Sundays Broadway Comedy Starring Billy Crystal

The post 700 Sundays Broadway Comedy Starring Billy Crystal appeared first on NYC Insider Guide.

New York City Ice Skating Rinks are open!. Ice skating in New York City at Central Park, Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park is a classic New York winter experience for both locals and tourists alike!  Rockefeller Center is now open for skating, with Bryant Park scheduled for November 1st and Central Park slated for the end of October. Wherever you choose to skate, you are sure to be surrounded by wonderful views of our amazing city! Details for Ice Skating in New York City, including rates and dates plus NYC Insider Tips for discounts and coupons. 

The post Ice Skating in New York City – Ready to Hit the Ice? appeared first on NYC Insider Guide.

There’s still to time to get tons of discount tickets to various Halloween activities all over New York City. Whether you seek adults only or family friendly, check our insider guide to huge Halloween discounts. Costume parties, haunted houses, party cruises, off Broadway and Broadway shows, haunted pumpkin gardens, masquerade balls, ghost tours, pub crawls and so much more.

The post Halloween Events – Half Price Tickets appeared first on NYC Insider Guide.