Urban Holiday Lights Tour

One of the best things about living in New York City during the holidays: the lights! The energy! The drinks!

Once a year, our city puts on her most dazzling baubles, sparkles and spangles, and huge bedecked trees appear amid the throngs. It’s part of what makes New York magical at holiday time. We will lace up our boots for a walking tour of NYC’s world-famous holiday decorations and some bars along the way! Bring your own jingle bells.
Our journey will start near Grand Central with food and drink, then head out to the following sights:

• Grand Central Lights Show
• New York Public Library
• Lord and Taylor windows
• Christmas tree, shops and ice rink in Bryant Park
• The lights along 6th Avenue
• Radio City Music Hall
• The windows at Saks Fifth Avenue
• Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center
• The Snowflake Lights Show at Saks

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Tour Includes

This wonderful night in the city includes: appetizers, a hot chocolate or cider; guided group tour.

Event Details

• Who Present and future Outdoor Bounders—everyone is welcome!
• What Holiday Lights & Spirits Tour
• When 5:00 PM until about 7:00 PM
• Where Starts near Grand Central Station; ends at Saks Fifth Avenue. The group will meet at Meet at T.G.I.Friday's 47 E 42nd Street, near Grand Central Station
• Price $30 includes guided tour, appetizers and hot chocolate or hot cider.
• Please Note There are no refunds or credits for this event.

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