Winter weekend · New York City

Winter weekend in New York City

Wintering in New York City — cosy dinners, skating, holiday lights and the small rooms that feel right when it's freezing out.

Frequently added to plans

Top spots in New York City

  • Coney Island

    Family

    Brooklyn

    Boardwalk, Cyclone coaster and Nathan's hot dogs by the beach.

  • Brooklyn Bridge Walk

    Outdoors

    DUMBO

    Manhattan-to-Brooklyn crossing with the city's best skyline angle.

  • Central Park

    Outdoors

    Manhattan

    843 acres of meadows, lakes and the Bow Bridge — the city's living room.

  • The High Line

    Outdoors

    Chelsea

    Elevated rail-line park threading through galleries and Hudson Yards.

  • The Met

    Culture

    Upper East Side

    Two million artworks from every era — plan a whole day.

Where to eat

  • Joe's Pizza

    $

    Pizza · Greenwich Village

    Classic NYC slice, open until 4am.

  • Katz's Delicatessen

    $$

    Jewish deli · Lower East Side

    Pastrami on rye since 1888 — order a #1.

  • Le Bernardin

    $$$$

    French seafood · Midtown

    Three Michelin stars, Eric Ripert at the pass.

  • Lilia

    $$$

    Italian · Williamsburg

    Missy Robbins' wood-fired pasta — book a month out.

  • Xi'an Famous Foods

    $

    Chinese · Multiple

    Hand-pulled noodles and lamb burgers — fast and fiery.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Central Park, The High Line, Brooklyn Bridge Walk. The shortlist is curated by people who live in New York City and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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