{"id":19332,"date":"2018-12-10T11:52:53","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T15:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=19332"},"modified":"2018-12-10T11:52:53","modified_gmt":"2018-12-10T15:52:53","slug":"new-york-city-holiday-window-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/10\/new-york-city-holiday-window-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"New York\u2019s Spectacular Holiday Windows: A Complete Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_19337\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19337\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bergdorf-Goodman-green.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Bergdorf Goodman\u2019s 2018 cake-themed holiday window.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bergdorf-Goodman-green.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bergdorf-Goodman-green-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bergdorf-Goodman-green-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bergdorf-Goodman-green-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Escape to the delectable world of NYC\u2019s holiday window displays.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that <strong>New York City<\/strong> is one of the most extravagant <a title=\"You can\u2019t make a shopping trip to NYC complete without visiting these 5 spots\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/16\/top-5-shopping-spots-new-york\/\">shopping destinations<\/a> in the world. Throughout the year, people from all over the world come to the <strong>Big Apple<\/strong> for some world-class bargain hunting, ranging from the huge <strong>department stores<\/strong> of Midtown Manhattan to the smaller <strong>boutiques<\/strong> of <a title=\"Soho is great for stylish, high-end shopping\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/06\/19\/tour-soho-new-york\/\">Soho<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Christmas season brings an even bigger reason to love the <strong>shopping<\/strong> scene in New York! Every year, some of the city\u2019s top designer shops and department stores use their street-front window space to create eye-popping, themed <strong>displays<\/strong>. The windows themselves have become a tourist attraction over the years, as they are <a title=\"Look here for 10 more ideas of free things to do in New York!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/10\/14\/top-10-free-things-see-do-new-york\/\">completely free to view<\/a> and a dazzling showcase of world-class design, fashion, animatronics and lighting.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n1rws4xqoOw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In celebration of <a title=\"Spending the holidays in New York? Here\u2019s our ultimate guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/12\/new-york-city-winter-guide-2018\/\">the start of the holiday season<\/a> and in the interest of <strong>free<\/strong> things to do, we\u2019ve compiled the ultimate walking tour of the best of New York\u2019s holiday windows to ensure that you don\u2019t miss a thing! If you want to be in the center of the action, we at <strong>New York Habitat<\/strong> also offer <strong>furnished apartments<\/strong> and <strong>vacation rentals<\/strong> across all five boroughs of New York, and we\u2019ve suggested some of the most conveniently-located accommodations and area attractions to supplement your <strong>window tour<\/strong>. You can also <a title=\"Find your ideal apartment in your price range and style\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment.html\">browse our whole apartment inventory online<\/a> to find the ideal accommodation for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>New York\u2019s holiday windows: The complete tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1JrooENWXdj9DKloCCroXUQwE7SOcniDu\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Before you head out on your window tour, be sure to check the weather and bundle up! The entire walking tour is about 2 miles long and will take about 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the time of day you visit, how fast you walk and how long you linger. The tour begins on the <strong>Upper East Side<\/strong>, <a title=\"More to see and do on the Upper East Side\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/09\/live-like-local-upper-east-side-manhattan\/\">a neighborhood known for its swanky designer stores and classic marble buildings<\/a>. If you\u2019re coming from downtown, <strong>Brooklyn<\/strong>, <strong>Queens<\/strong>, or another location in the city, we recommend taking the<strong> subway<\/strong> via the N, Q or F trains to Lexington Ave \/ 63rd Street station and walking down <strong>3rd Avenue<\/strong> to <strong>59th Street<\/strong> and the start of the tour. While in the area, you\u2019ll pass an outpost of the famous <strong>Magnolia Bakery<\/strong> and <strong>Serendipity 3<\/strong> on 60th Street\u2014why not pick up a sweet treat or a <a title=\"New Yorkers love their hot chocolate!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2011\/12\/14\/new-york-hot-chocolate-connoisseur\/\">hot chocolate<\/a> to enjoy as you walk?<\/p>\n<p>You can also skip the long subway ride by renting <a title=\"A classic studio apartment for the Upper East Side\u2019s high class\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/17536\">this studio apartment at Lexington Avenue and 62nd Street<\/a>. This beautiful classic apartment has a private <strong>terrace<\/strong> and <strong>garden<\/strong> space and is only 300 meters from <strong>Bloomingdale\u2019s<\/strong> department store, the first stop on our route!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>1. Bloomingdale\u2019s- <em>The Grinch<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19338\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19338\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bloomingdales-The-Grinch.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Bloomingdale\u2019s 2018 Grinch-themed holiday window.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bloomingdales-The-Grinch.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bloomingdales-The-Grinch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bloomingdales-The-Grinch-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bloomingdales-The-Grinch-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bloomingdale\u2019s adds a bit of high-fashion luxury to its Grinch-themed windows this year!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The famous New York department store <strong>Bloomingdale\u2019s<\/strong> gets into the holiday spirit every year with an extravagant window display, and this year, you\u2019ll find a truly Grinch-y display at 3rd Avenue and 59th Street! Bloomingdale\u2019s has teamed up with Illumination Entertainment to present a whimsical display themed around the studio\u2019s new film <em>The Grinch<\/em>. The windows are sure to be <a title=\"Keep the kids happy with these winter-approved activities!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/19\/top-10-things-do-kids-during-winter-new-york\/\">a hit with kids and adults alike<\/a> thanks to the fun, child-friendly theme and <strong>interactive elements<\/strong> like a selfie camera for the little ones, and high-end fashions on display for the grown-ups.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>2. Barney\u2019s New York- <em>Make Change<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19339\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19339\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Barneys-make-change.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Barney\u2019s New York\u2019s 2018 holiday window display with pennies.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Barneys-make-change.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Barneys-make-change-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Barneys-make-change-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Barneys-make-change-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barney\u2019s New York uses a dramatic yet simple display to put you in the spirit of giving.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Advance northwest towards Madison Avenue and 60th Street to find <strong>Barney\u2019s <\/strong>New<strong> York<\/strong>. If the Grinch\u2019s grumpy antics have got you down, you\u2019ll discover the spirit of giving at Barney\u2019s \u201cMake Change\u201d holiday display. A partnership with the<strong> charity<\/strong> Save the Children, \u201cMake Change\u201d uses over 2 million pennies to great, shiny effect, and the change used in the display will be donated to the charity at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>3. Bergdorf Goodman- <em>Bergdorf Goodies<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19340\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19340\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bergdorf-Goodman-pink.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Bergdorf Goodman\u2019s 2018 macaron-themed holiday window.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bergdorf-Goodman-pink.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bergdorf-Goodman-pink-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bergdorf-Goodman-pink-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Bergdorf-Goodman-pink-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bergdorf Goodman\u2019s windows are a fantastic explosion of color so sweet it might give you a toothache!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To get to the next segment of the tour, you\u2019ll continue one block over to 5th Avenue, which runs along the western <a title=\"Central Park keeps it cool in the wintertime\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/18\/explore-central-park-manhattan-new-york\/\">edge of Central Park<\/a>. If you prefer, you can take a scenic detour through <strong>Central Park\u2019s<\/strong> Grand Army Plaza or a stroll by the Pulitzer Fountain!<\/p>\n<p>On 5th Avenue and just above 57th Street, however, you\u2019ll find the lavish windows of Bergdorf Goodman. This year, the display is tailored as a true visual \u201cfeast\u201d \u2013 the windows of the designer clothing store are all themed around <strong>candy<\/strong> and<strong> holiday treats<\/strong>. Expect an eye-popping sugar rush of candy canes, cookies, cakes and more, sprinkled with Bergdorf\u2019s designer clothes and accessories.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>4. Louis Vuitton- <em>Trees of the World<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19341\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19341\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Louis-Vuitton-trees.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Louis Vuitton\u2019s 2018 holiday window with decorated tree and mannequins.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Louis-Vuitton-trees.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Louis-Vuitton-trees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Louis-Vuitton-trees-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Louis-Vuitton-trees-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19341\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">High fashion gets a glittery edge in Louis Vuitton\u2019s botany-themed window displays.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Directly across 5th Avenue, find luxury designer boutique<strong> Louis Vuitton<\/strong> bedecked for the holiday season! The sleek storefront has filled its windows this year with bright, jewel-toned trees to delight botany lovers across the globe. And of course, the trees are decorated with plenty of fancy <strong>Christmas<\/strong> ornaments!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>5. Tiffany &amp; Co.- <em>The Holidays Made By Tiffany<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19342\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19342\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Tiffanys-blue-robot.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Tiffany &amp; Co.\u2019s 2018 robot-themed holiday window.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Tiffanys-blue-robot.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Tiffanys-blue-robot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Tiffanys-blue-robot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Tiffanys-blue-robot-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Expect funky neon lights and mischievous robots at Tiffany &amp; Co.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A block south below 57th Street sits the <strong>Tiffany &amp; Co.<\/strong> flagship store, <a title=\"See more famous Manhattan movie locations\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/10\/new-york-city-film-tour-manhattan-part-1\/\">made particularly famous by the movie<\/a> <em>Breakfast at Tiffany\u2019s<\/em>. Each year, the jewelry boutique\u2019s window displays incorporate their famous \u201cTiffany blue\u201d in with the holiday theme, and this year is no exception. Find playful blue robots and Space Age technology laid out among the store\u2019s sparkling rings, necklaces and bracelets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>6. Henri Bendel- <em>Wishlist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19343\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19343\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Henri-Bendel-skyline.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Henri Bendel\u2019s 2018 holiday window with New York skyline constructed from hatboxes.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Henri-Bendel-skyline.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Henri-Bendel-skyline-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Henri-Bendel-skyline-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Henri-Bendel-skyline-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Henri Bendel says goodbye to New York with a window that pays tribute to the city\u2019s signature skyline.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Between 55th and 56th Streets along 5th Avenue is the luxury retailer <strong>Henri Bendel<\/strong>. The store is a must-see this year, because in January the store will close after 123 years in the Big Apple. See their last holiday window display ever in the form of an artistic and stunning tribute the NYC skyline made from handbags and hatboxes.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for another NYC classic to supplement your stay, consider this <a title=\"A bold furnished apartment that\u2019s all about location\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/3007\">1-bedroom apartment rental in Midtown West<\/a>! On 51st Street and 7th Avenue, you won\u2019t be too far from all the delightful windows along 5th Avenue, but you\u2019ll also be centrally located between <strong>Rockefeller Plaza<\/strong> and<strong> Times Square<\/strong>! Past tenants have given the apartment a 5-star rating for its location and praised the amenities like the <strong>rooftop terrace<\/strong> (it may be chilly at night in the winter, but the views of NYC will be unparalleled).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>7. Cartier<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19344\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19344\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Cartier-jewelry-train.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Cartier\u2019s 2018 train-themed holiday window.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Cartier-jewelry-train.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Cartier-jewelry-train-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Cartier-jewelry-train-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Cartier-jewelry-train-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cartier\u2019s bright red miniatures make a classic and stylish window display.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The designer boutique <strong>Cartier<\/strong> goes above and beyond decorating just the windows for their holiday display: they actually wrap the entire building in a giant red bow! Stop by to admire the building decorated for the season with boughs of pine, lights, and of course, their signature red-ribbon jewelry boxes. The whimsical window display of miniature trains, elevators and bellhops adds a glitzy and fun touch to the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Two avenues over, you\u2019ll also find this <a title=\"A return trip to 5th Avenue is easy in this luxurious 2-bedroom rental!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/12437\">2-bedroom furnished apartment<\/a> that is decorated in a cozy and classic style for the holiday season! The apartment\u2019s leather armchairs provide the perfect place to rest and recharge before finishing the holiday window tour, and you can even brew a cup of hot chocolate in the kitchen! If you have a showing of the <strong>Radio City Christmas Spectacular<\/strong> to catch, you\u2019ll also be happy to know that this apartment is less than 500 feet from the world-famous <strong>Radio City Music Hall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>8. Saks Fifth Avenue- <em>Theater of Dreams<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19345\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19345\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-theater.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Saks Fifth Avenue\u2019s 2018 Broadway-themed holiday window.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-theater.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-theater-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-theater-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-theater-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saks Fifth Avenue\u2019s holiday windows are designed to dazzle and are a must-see for fashion or theater lovers!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that one of New York\u2019s most famous attractions is its <a title=\"Take a virtual tour of Broadway\u2019s best\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2010\/08\/11\/times-square-new-york-video-tour-broadway\/\">theater district along Broadway<\/a>, and this year,<strong> Saks Fifth Avenue<\/strong> pays tribute the classic <strong>Broadway shows<\/strong> with its store windows! The stunning, sparkling display features vignettes that nod to the excitement and splendor of some of the theater\u2019s greatest exports. Bright lights and beautiful fashions are certainly part of the appeal as well!<\/p>\n<p>Being one of the most famous and popular stores in New York City, you should prepare for crowds around Saks, but this is where the heart of the action is. Before continuing down 5th Avenue for the rest of the tour, we recommend a quick detour into <strong>Rockefeller Plaza<\/strong>. Not only will you find more windows, particularly those of the <strong>LEGO Store<\/strong> and<strong> FAO Schwarz<\/strong>, but you\u2019ll also find the towering <a title=\"Holiday traditions in NYC go beyond just trimming the tree!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/03\/holiday-traditions-celebrate-nyc-paris-london\/\">Rockefeller Christmas tree, one of the most famous holiday traditions in the world<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>You can also gauge the crowd and wait for the optimal time to visit when you choose to stay in a <strong>vacation rental<\/strong> like this <a title=\"Stay in a vacation rental with a classy New York vibe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/14492\">1-bedroom apartment in Midtown East<\/a>. On 50th Street and 3rd Avenue, you\u2019ll be only a stone\u2019s throw from Rockefeller Plaza, the tree, Saks, and even Times Square. The apartment\u2019s cool contemporary d\u00e9cor will add an extra touch of chic style to your vacation, perfect for the glitz and glamour of <strong>Midtown<\/strong> Manhattan that Saks is celebrating!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>9. Lord &amp; Taylor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like Henri Bendel, Lord &amp; Taylor will be celebrating its final holiday season in NYC this year on 38th Street and 5th Avenue. Because of the imminent closing of the store, we highly recommend going to see this New York landmark\u2019s final window display\u2014though the display will be scaled back to two windows instead of six. Though modest, its theme is a fitting send-off\u00a0 and a \u201cthank you\u201d for 104 years of business in the Big Apple, featuring a video board of some past window displays and snowy birch trees. As it was one of the first to create holiday window displays and start this great tradition, you can\u2019t miss this chance to see Lord &amp; Taylor before it closes its doors forever!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>10. Macy\u2019s- <em>Believe in the Wonder of Giving<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19346\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19346\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Macys-Sunny.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Macy\u2019s 2018 holiday window with Sunny the snowman.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Macys-Sunny.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Macys-Sunny-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Macys-Sunny-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Macys-Sunny-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Animatronics of lovable characters make Macy\u2019s holiday windows a fun treat for kids.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A turn onto 38th Street, followed by a quick walk down 6th Avenue and Broadway, will bring you to <strong>Macy\u2019s<\/strong>. Macy\u2019s is considered one of the de facto hosts of the holiday season in the Big Apple, welcoming <a title=\"Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade starts the holiday season\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/05\/8-ways-ultimate-thanksgiving-guide-nyc\/\">Thanksgiving and Christmas in New York every year with the largest parade in the world<\/a>. Because of its familiarity and family-friendly nature, it\u2019s another great display to see with kids! This year\u2019s theme hosts the story of a cheery new character, Sunny, as she travels through space to save Christmas.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19347\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19347\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Macys-34th-Street.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Macy\u2019s Miracle on 34th Street holiday windows.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Macys-34th-Street.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Macys-34th-Street-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Macys-34th-Street-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/New-York-City-holiday-window-tour-Macys-34th-Street-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s not Christmas in New York City without a retelling of the \u201cMiracle on 34th Street!\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <strong>Herald Square<\/strong> store at 34th Street and 6th Avenue, which is <a title=\"Learn more about Herald Square in NYC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2010\/07\/23\/video-tour-madison-herald-squares-midtown-manhattan-all-along-broadway\/\">the flagship store of the entire Macy\u2019s brand<\/a>, is also famous for its part in the beloved story of <em>Miracle on 34th Street<\/em>. Because of this, Macy\u2019s also returns with an annual set of windows retelling the classic story with animatronic characters.<\/p>\n<p>Good work! When you finish your tour at Macy\u2019s Herald Square, you can grab dinner at one of the many <strong>restaurants<\/strong> in the area (we recommend <a title=\"9 more burger spots in New York to love!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/27\/top-10-burgers-new-york\/\">a hearty burger at the nearby Shake Shack<\/a> for those seeking a quick bite), or you can return to your furnished apartment or vacation rental for a long winter\u2019s nap. With convenient accommodations all over the city, planning a holiday window tour couldn\u2019t be easier\u2014and you can always retire early if anyone\u2019s feet start to get sore. From high-end designers to beloved <strong>NYC<\/strong> staples, we hope your window tour has taken you through all the bright lights and dazzling displays the city has to offer. All the same, we at <strong>New York Habitat<\/strong> wish you a holiday season that\u2019s just as dazzling and bright!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that New York City is one of the most extravagant shopping destinations in the world. 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