As we talked about several weeks ago, one of the most important factors in finding holiday apartments in New York is to book early. One notable exception is around Thanksgiving when there is generally a wider selection of apartments available for three or less people. This makes for a great opportunity to come into New York and shop on Black Friday or take in the Thanksgiving Day parade. On the other hand, apartments for four or more people for Thanksgiving are generally booked further in advance.
new York Accommodation: studio in the Upper West Side (NY-12072)
Thanksgiving apartment rentals still available:
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A one-bedroom apartment on the Upper West Side (NY-7620) that is two blocks from the Thanksgiving Parade route
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A one-bedroom accommodation on the Upper West Side (NY-5981) that is a short walk from Riverside and Central Parks
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A studio rental on the Upper West Side (NY-12072) that is a short walk from the start of the parade
Events over Thanksgiving Weekend:
- The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the largest and most extravagant parade on Thanksgiving Day. The parade begins at the Museum of Natural History on Central Park West and travels down to Broadway, where it continues all the way down to Herald Square (34th Street and Broadway, the site of Macy’s). The parade can be seen nationwide on TV, but experiencing it firsthand is truly something to behold. The parade features hundreds of floats, giant balloons and marching bands. There are plenty of places to watch the Parade along Broadway and Central Park West. For more info about the parade see: New York in Song - Thanksgiving Parade.
- Dinner in New York on Thanksgiving allows you to enjoy turkey at some of New York’s best restaurants. For those looking for something fancy, Asiate in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel offers a deluxe dinner and a great location just off of Columbus Circle. On the other hand, if you are looking for something a bit more classic, try Virgil’s BBQ featuring smoked turkeys and all of the traditional fixings at a location just blocks from Times Square.
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New York in Song - Thanksgiving Parade
Black Friday shopping is the other major event of the weekend. Black Friday gained its name because in the past it was traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year and many stores reached profitability, which in accounting is often called “in the black.” Hence, Black Friday was born. Macy’s, the sponsor of the parade as well as other department stores throughout the city, offer big sales on Friday and throughout the weekend. So, come and get that holiday shopping done early.
Anyway, for those of you on the fence about whether to come, take a look at our accommodation options and, if you find the perfect place, take a trip to New York for the Thanksgiving festivities.
Related apartment rental posts from New York Habitat:
- New York in Song - Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, a New York tradition
- Happy Thanksgiving from your furnished apartment rental team
- More Tips on New York’s Upper West Side
- Labor Day Holiday: End of summer in New York
October 29th, 2007 at 10:09 am
For those who have gusto for the holiday season, I heartily recommend coming to New York for Thanksgiving weekend. To enjoy Black Friday requires a love of crowds and the ability to go with the flow, but once you transcend it all it’s an exhilarating experience.
The prices are good, the decorations are festive and the city crackles with energy. And the weather is usually crisp.
Personally, I can think of no feeling like plopping down with friends for a good dinner and a margarita, arms laden with shopping bags after a full day of hitting the stores.
November 7th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
I agree that New York is a good place to be for Thanksgiving, but I have a whole different idea of how to spend Black Friday. No stores!
Rent a place that you really like and spend some time recuperating from eating too much on Thanksgiving before going out. Then find a quiet retreat like a cozy cafe or restaurant to hang with family and friends. The beauty of New York is that you can create any experience you want.
November 7th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
The best idea is to stay beyond the Thanksgiving weekend if you can. You’ll already be able to see some of the holiday windows at that point (For example, Lord & Taylor unveils its windows on November 13), but most of the holiday tourism hasn’t really begun yet so it’s easy to move around.