New York City, Christmas 2014: 8 Things To Do Including Broadway, Madame Tussauds & More [PHOTOS]
Those who are spending the holidays in New York City are in luck because the city truly never sleeps. There are several famous attractions open on Christmas Day that are worth checking out.
1) The Empire State Building is open 365 days a year, including holidays, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
To celebrate both Hanukkah & Christmas Eve, our lights are split into blue/white & red/green w/ a candy cane stripe. pic.twitter.com/fBFK13JM7d
— Empire State Bldg (@EmpireStateBldg) December 24, 2014
2) Top of the Rock is open on Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to midnight. You could also check out the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree once you’re there.
Let the Holiday Season begin! pic.twitter.com/R2hpBvelCA
— Rockefeller Center (@rockcenternyc) December 4, 2014
3) Madame Tussauds New York is also open 365 days a year, so why not spend the day taking pictures with all your favorite people?
Happy December 1st! Don't forget to have your Holiday photo with @onedirection at @NYCWax! pic.twitter.com/9ShPPLslnp
— Madame Tussauds NY (@NYCWax) December 1, 2014
4) Central Park’s zoo, carousel and the ice skating rink will be open while a two-hour holiday sights tour is also available.
The view's the thing on this tour exploring the Park's many iconic landscapes! Info & tix: https://t.co/QcPYUU3m8V pic.twitter.com/aufSTfiIMl
— Central Park (@CentralParkNYC) December 21, 2014
5) 9/11 Memorial is open from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. while the museum is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and a peaceful new year. pic.twitter.com/lfRRJDh88B
— 9/11 Memorial (@Sept11Memorial) December 24, 2014
6) You can also enjoy some food at the legendary Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square.
Anyone care for a fresh vegetable sandwich? #ThisIsHardRock pic.twitter.com/faxZbajTgx
— Hard Rock (@HardRock) December 5, 2014
7) Many Broadway shows are closed on Christmas, but not all. You can still catch "Mamma Mia," "Wicked' and "Les Miserables."
This gorgeous and inspired #WICKEDMusical #fanart is by DeviantArt user alexisneo pic.twitter.com/Osa7zixyS9
— Wicked the Musical (@WICKED_Musical) December 13, 2014
8) Finally, you can also head to the movie theater to watch a film.
An @AnnaKendrick47, Streep & Depp signed #IntoTheWoods poster could be yours! Click & enter! https://t.co/jhsKShZ3va pic.twitter.com/qETSoEsoeH
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) December 24, 2014
Happy Holidays!