{"id":20705,"date":"2019-11-25T12:26:31","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T16:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=20705"},"modified":"2023-10-30T11:28:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T15:28:30","slug":"new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/25\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"How to celebrate Thanksgiving like a New Yorker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_20713\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20713\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-macys-thanksgiving-parade.jpg\" alt=\"Image of members of North Carolina A&amp;T's Blue &amp; Gold Marching Machine with Al Roker at the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-macys-thanksgiving-parade.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-macys-thanksgiving-parade-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-macys-thanksgiving-parade-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-macys-thanksgiving-parade-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Join the celebration by attending the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade!<br \/>[Photo Credit: <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:BGMM_at_Macy%27s_Parade_2012.jpg\">Wikimedia.org CC BY 2.0<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>As the official kickoff to the holiday season, Thanksgiving is an important day for New Yorkers. It is a day where busy New Yorkers get to finally wind down with a hearty meal, give thanks to their loved ones, and begin to participate in the <strong>holiday shopping season<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re preparing a \u201cFriendsgiving\u201d dinner or a traditional Thanksgiving meal, here is a list we\u2019ve compiled for you on how some New Yorkers enjoy this turkey-loving holiday.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Macy&#039;s Thanksgiving Day Parade Close Up\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fBr9tnczZEI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each year, Macy\u2019s hosts the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City that is broadcast live on national television. The parade stretches over 2.5 miles from West 77th Street to 34th Street with locals and tourists alike lining the route to catch sight of their favorite giant balloon characters! Some popular artists that have performed in the parade include John Legend, Jimmy Fallon &amp; the Roots, Tony Bennett, and many more. Along with live performers, the parade lineup also consists of famous balloons like <strong>SpongeBob Squarepants<\/strong>, popular floats like 1-2-3 Sesame Street, marching bands, clowns, and performance groups. If you would like to watch the parade live and upfront, but do not want to trek across town first thing in the morning, we recommend staying at <a title=\"This vacation rental has great amenities like daily housekeeping services and private health club with spa services!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/14067\">this 1 Bedroom Midtown West vacation rental<\/a> that is only one block away from a great vantage point.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20711\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20711\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-golden-turkey.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a golden brown turkey in the center of Thanksgiving decorations\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-golden-turkey.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-golden-turkey-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-golden-turkey-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-golden-turkey-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">About 46 million turkeys are eaten every Thanksgiving.<br \/>[Photo credit: This Mama Loves]<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Fantastic Recipes to Try<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The perfect Thanksgiving meal is not complete without a giant turkey in the middle of the table. To find the perfect turkey to cook, you do not need to look far in New York City. Specialty farms set up shop at <strong>GrowNYC Markets<\/strong> to bring good quality turkeys closer to you. Cooking a big bird in an apartment might seem difficult at first, but with the right kitchen equipment, a <a title=\"Check out this classic way to roast a delicious turkey.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/recipe\/very-classic-dry-brined-roast-turkey\">great classic dry-brined roast turkey<\/a> is easier to prepare than you might imagine. Developed in a New York City kitchen, this classic turkey recipe uses few ingredients and minimal prep work making it a great introductory Thanksgiving turkey recipe.<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_20710\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20710\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-apple-pie.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a pie crust being filled with apple in a pie dish.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-apple-pie.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-apple-pie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-apple-pie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-apple-pie-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Try New York\u2019s official fruit, the apple, for your next pie flavor.<br \/>[Photo Credit: pxhere]<\/p><\/div><a title=\"Find out more about autumn in New York City.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/03\/nyc-fall-season-event-guide-2019\/\">Fall in New York City<\/a> means some delicious produce is in season. Some great seasonal additions to your Thanksgiving meal would be roasted <strong>Brussel sprouts<\/strong>, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Don\u2019t forget about the nationally loved mashed potatoes with gravy! Additionally, many varieties of apples are grown in New York State, as it is the official state fruit.<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_20719\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20719\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vegetables-grocery-store.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of different colorful vegetables neatly stacked inside a grocery store.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vegetables-grocery-store.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vegetables-grocery-store-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vegetables-grocery-store-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vegetables-grocery-store-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20719\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visit your local grocer for fresh fruits and vegetables.<br \/>[Photo Credit: Unsplash- nicotitto]<\/p><\/div>Another important dish to have on the table is <strong>cranberry sauce<\/strong>. Cranberries are one of the only fruits native to North America, which makes them a classic addition to a Thanksgiving meal. Their sweet yet tart flavor is commonly paired with turkey and mashed potatoes. There will definitely be leftovers the next day, so take the extra cranberry sauce and make some cranberry muffins! Cranberries can be found at local supermarkets. Farmers markets throughout the city also carry them or you could also order ingredients from a grocery delivery service.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20715\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20715\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-pie-display.jpg\" alt=\"Image of overhead view of a dining table filled with pie, mulled wine, challah bread, and apples.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-pie-display.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-pie-display-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-pie-display-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-pie-display-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Share a delicious dessert with your family starting with a spice-filled pie.<br \/>[Photo Credit: Unsplash-Element5 Digital]<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>A Big Meal means a Big Kitchen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most New York City apartments are equipped with small kitchens, which could wreak havoc for a family trying to prepare a Thanksgiving-sized meal. Thankfully, we have some apartment suggestions with fully-equipped kitchens for meal prep and spacious surroundings for gathering friends and family.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20718\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20718\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vacation-apartment-NY-17637.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the kitchen in vacation rental NY-17637 on the Upper East Side with an oven, dining table, and a portable island.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vacation-apartment-NY-17637.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vacation-apartment-NY-17637-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vacation-apartment-NY-17637-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vacation-apartment-NY-17637-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Check out this 4-bedroom vacation rental in the Upper East Side for your trip to NYC. (Rental ID: NY-17637)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This <a title=\"See more of this vacation rental with 4 large bedrooms!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/17637\">elegant Upper East Side 4-bedroom vacation rental<\/a> is spectacular for hosting a Thanksgiving gathering in. The kitchen contains ample amounts of countertop space,<strong> a large oven<\/strong>, and a two-door refrigerator. The apartment is within walking distance to supermarkets, where you\u2019re sure to find all of your Thanksgiving feast ingredients. With seating in the dining area, living room, and balcony, family members will never run out of space to enjoy their time at the apartment.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, you can take the 6 train down to <strong>Grand Central<\/strong> and walk to Bryant Park to see the parade up close. Staying in the heart of the Upper East Side means you\u2019re within close proximity of Central Park and <strong>Museum Mile<\/strong>. This apartment is only a few blocks from <strong>The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum<\/strong>! Families who plan on staying in New York for a longer duration could also <a title=\"Browse New York City furnished apartments by neighborhood.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\">extend their stay in one of our furnished apartments<\/a> for a month or more.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20717\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20717\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vacation-apartment-NY-15383.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a grand dining table of Harlem vacation rental NY-15383 peering into the open kitchen and balcony entrance.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vacation-apartment-NY-15383.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vacation-apartment-NY-15383-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vacation-apartment-NY-15383-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-vacation-apartment-NY-15383-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Check out this 4-bedroom vacation rental in Harlem for your trip to NYC. (Rental ID: NY-15383)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Staying in Harlem is a great way to spend some much needed family time. This <a title=\"Vacation in style in this 4 bedroom Harlem apartment.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/15383\">4-bedroom Harlem triplex vacation rental<\/a> is situated on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of a walk-up brownstone building. Find yourself and your loved ones sitting at this massive dining table while enjoying the food you prepared from local supermarkets. The mighty size of the refrigerator will have no problem fitting all of the groceries needed to cook a Thanksgiving meal.<\/p>\n<p>Many windows throughout this apartment allow natural light to blanket across the home. After a long day touring the city you can come home and relax in the Jacuzzi tub! There is a <strong>thriving jazz music scene<\/strong> on 125th street and Lenox Avenue. Another must-see in this area is a Sunday morning service at one of the many Baptist Gospel churches located all around the neighborhood. If you prefer to see a jazz show, you should definitely visit the <strong>Apollo Theater<\/strong>, only a couple of blocks away.<\/p>\n<p>If you are staying past Thanksgiving, <a title=\"Discover the beauty of Christmas in New York City!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/28\/2019-christmas-new-york-city-bucket-list\/\">check out our blog on things to do for Christmas in New York<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Calorie Burning with Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_20714\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20714\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-oculus-black-Friday-shopping.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the busy ground floor at Westfield World Trade Center filled with people walking.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-oculus-black-Friday-shopping.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-oculus-black-Friday-shopping-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-oculus-black-Friday-shopping-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/new-york-city-thanksgiving-guide-2019-oculus-black-Friday-shopping-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20714\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Check out the shops at Westfield World Trade Center this Black Friday!<br \/>[Photo Credit: Unsplash &#8211; Krisztina Papp]<\/p><\/div>Need some exercise after your Thanksgiving meal? Shopping can burn a lot of calories. American Black Friday is the ultimate day for<strong> discounted shopping<\/strong>. Stores across the nation gear up to deliver discounted goods to start off the holiday season. Some excited patrons even line up at the early hour of 3AM on Black Friday to score insane deals. Whether you\u2019re in the market for electronics, clothing, or home goods, there is a sale for it on Black Friday.<\/p>\n<p>On the day to celebrate thanks and gratitude, New York City is a special place to be. All of us at New York Habitat want to help make finding a furnished rental a seamless experience. Whether it\u2019s a short vacation or a long-term stay, we\u2019ve got you covered. <a title=\"Send us an apartment request to get your apartment rental search started!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/contact.html\">Send us a rental request<\/a> and let one of our experienced agents help you find the perfect apartment for a festive Thanksgiving or holiday season in New York City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the official kickoff to the holiday season, Thanksgiving is an important day for New Yorkers. 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