New York City

Ice skating in NYC
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A Mama’s Guide to Holiday Magic in NYC (Family, Friends & Festive Moments)

The best things to do in New York City during the holiday season, with stories from our own trips. There’s something wildly irresistible about New York City during the holidays. The lights, the windows, the music drifting down Fifth Avenue. It feels like stepping into your own Christmas movie. Over the years, I’ve visited with…

98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon
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Hotels on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Route (updated 2025)

Many people travel to New York City for family vacations and during holidays. A frequent question we get from readers is: What are the best hotels along the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Route? Visitors are already planning a trip for the next Thanksgiving holiday, and we want to make sure our readers have the information they need…