With the Christmas season approaching quickly, everyone is ready for a vacation and there are so many places to visit, here are the best places to visit with friends and family for a great stress free experience.
One of the most popular places to visit during the holidays is New York City. The lights brighten the city, which makes it a wonderful place to stay. Some activities to do around the city include visiting the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, ice skating in Central Park or taking a walk down 5th Avenue to see the classic Saks Christmas Light Show. Those who prefer indoor activities may want to consider visiting Radio City to see the Rockettes perform their annual Christmas Spectacular. The performance is a mix of dancing, holiday themed sights and singing. Another activity is to stop by a performance of “A Christmas Carol” or “The Nutcracker” performed by the New York City Ballet at the David H. Koch Theater for an evening filled with joy.
If you want to be close to home, Boston has many holiday activities to do. Enchanted Village in south Boston features indoor ice skating, reindeer games where you can test your aim, a big colorful slide for children and a laser show. For an outdoor activity, stop by Snowport in Boston, which features a variety of activities and sights such as ice sculptures, a holiday market with over one hundred small business stalls and holiday themed walks. If you want a unique and adventurous experience, dine at the Lookout Rooftop & Bar to have a meal in an igloo. Another holiday classic is to visit the Holiday Pops, which include popular holiday songs, sing alongs and sometimes a visit from Santa Claus.
If you would rather get away from home, in Paris you can find anything from delicious pastries to holiday markets. If you want a fun adventure filled activity, you could spend a day at Disneyland in Paris for a magical holiday adventure. There are many things to visit in the park, such as Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade or a light show in the evening at Sleeping Beauty’s castle. A very famous place to visit is the Eiffel Tower. Every hour, the tower lights up for five minutes, except on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, when instead it sparkles at 1 a.m. for an extra ten minutes with more festive colors and themes. Lastly, visiting the department store Galeries Lafayette at Paris Haussman offers a look at the animated window displays, Christmas tours around the store or visit Santa’s studio for a photoshoot with Santa himself.
If you are looking for the perfect places to visit with friends or family, these cities are the most magical places to visit during the upcoming winter season, through the festive activities and lively decorations.
