Here is your NYC ultimate holiday must-do list 2025 bucket list ⬇️ Because let’s be honest, there’s no place on Earth like New York City in the holiday. The lights, the window displays, the festive bars, and that unmistakable holiday energy that takes over the entire city. If you’re visiting (or even if you live here) and only have a few days to experience it all, these are the must-do things that truly capture the magic of the season: 🎄 See the Rockefeller Tree — but go early morning or late at night for the real magic. 🍸 Bar-hop through NYC’s most festive pop-ups like Miracle on 8th & 9th, Mariah Carey’s Christmas Bar, Rolf’s, Pete’s Tavern, and Watermark Winter Wonderland. ⛸️ Ice skate with a view at The Standard High Line or the Brooklyn Bridge Skating Rink. ❄️ Cozy up inside winter igloos or rooftop lounges at City Winery, Industry City, or Somewhere Nowhere. 🛍️ End your day walking down Fifth Avenue — it’s pure holiday movie energy. Because in New York, the holidays aren’t just something you see — they’re something you feel. ❤️ Save this post for your NYC holiday plans and send this to someone you’d do this with!