The Ultimate NYC Winter Bucket List: 30 Things to Do in New York when it's cold

Outdoor Winter Activities

1. Ice skate at Rockefeller Center

2. Ice skate at Bryant Park (free admission)

3. Ice skate at Wollman Rink in Central Park

4. Walk Central Park after fresh snowfall

5. Sled at Pilgrim Hill or Cedar Hill in Central Park

6. Stroll the High Line covered in snow

7. Explore Prospect Park's snowy trails

8. Visit Dyker Heights Christmas lights in Brooklyn

9. Walk across Brooklyn Bridge in winter

10. Snowshoe Central Park's meadows

Holiday & Seasonal Experiences

1. See the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

2. Browse Bryant Park Winter Village market

3. Check out Fifth Avenue holiday window displays

4. Visit the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show

5. Explore Grand Central Terminal's holiday decorations

6. See Vessel illuminated at Hudson Yards

7. Visit Union Square Holiday Market

8. Tour hotel lobbies (The Plaza, Lotte Palace)

9. See The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center

10. Catch the Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Indoor Warm-Up Activities

1. Hit world-class museums (Met, MoMA, Natural History)

2. See a Broadway show

3. Explore the New York Public Library

4. Warm up in cozy cafés

5. Visit the Morgan Library & Museum

6. Explore Chelsea Market for food and shopping

7. Check out underground jazz clubs

8. Visit the Aquarium at Coney Island

9. Go to Top of the Rock for skyline views

10. Book afternoon tea at a luxury hotel