{"id":20782,"date":"2019-12-23T12:04:47","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T16:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=20782"},"modified":"2019-12-23T14:45:49","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T18:45:49","slug":"fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/23\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Tips for Surviving Winter in New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_20787\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20787\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-central-park-bow-bridge-snow.jpg\" alt=\"Image of couple walking over a snow covered Bow Bridge in Central Park, NYC (Photo Credit: Shutterstock)\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-central-park-bow-bridge-snow.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-central-park-bow-bridge-snow-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-central-park-bow-bridge-snow-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-central-park-bow-bridge-snow-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wander through NYC\u2019s beautiful snow-covered Central Park this winter<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Winter is one of the most awe-inspiring times of year to experience New York City. From snowy cityscapes and parks to plenty of activities, and transit hubs that can transport you to a myriad of day and weekend excursions, you\u2019ll discover that NYC never sleeps in the winter either! So how do New Yorkers tackle the winter season? Grab a fashionable hat and gloves from one of our notorious street vendors, be sure to stuff your pockets with those hot honey roasted nuts you can smell on every corner, put on some good walking boots and check out these cool things to do when winter\u2019s chill hits NYC\u2026<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20788\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20788\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ice-skating-rink-rockefeller-center.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Rockefeller Center ice skating rink with golden statue, international flags and people skating (Photo Credit: Shutterstock)\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ice-skating-rink-rockefeller-center.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ice-skating-rink-rockefeller-center-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ice-skating-rink-rockefeller-center-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ice-skating-rink-rockefeller-center-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skate in style at one of NYC\u2019s iconic ice rinks like Rockefeller Center<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Embrace The Chill with Winter Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Embrace the change of seasons and all the cool things winter brings to the city. Skating is a favorite winter activity of city dwellers. <strong>The Rink at Bryant Park Winter Village<\/strong> is the only free admission rink in NYC (skate rentals are extra). The park\u2019s location on 6th Avenue between 40th-42nd Streets behind the NY Public Library, lets you skate in the middle of the city with skyscrapers towering around you and a view of the Empire State Building. While the rink stays open until the beginning of March, through Jan 5th you can hop off the ice and enjoy a holiday shopping village and specialty food kiosks as well. If you\u2019re spending Christmas in NYC check out our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/28\/2019-christmas-new-york-city-bucket-list\/\">all our bucket list things to do in NYC for the holidays<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-i5djJgqz_A?start=4&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Other iconic NYC rinks include <strong>The Rink at Rockefeller Center<\/strong> and <strong>Wollman Rink<\/strong> in Central Park, both surrounded by picturesque NYC landmarks. Prospect Park in Brooklyn has <strong>LeFrak Center at Lakeside<\/strong>, while <strong>City Ice Pavilion<\/strong> in Sunnyside, Queens is a massive National Hockey League sized rink open year-round and <strong>Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers<\/strong> lets you skate or play ice hockey indoors with a Hudson River view. Check out our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/10\/new-year-resolution-new-apartment-amazing-skating\/\">apartments located near amazing skating rinks<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20789\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20789\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-sledding-kids-snow.jpg\" alt=\"Image of kids sledding down a snow covered hill (Photo Credit: Twitter user Rachel Berkowitz @rachel)\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-sledding-kids-snow.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-sledding-kids-snow-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-sledding-kids-snow-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-sledding-kids-snow-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New York City may be a metropolis but we still have hills for sledding with the kids (Photo Credit: Twitter user Rachel Berkowitz @rachel)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/19\/top-10-things-do-kids-during-winter-new-york\/\">taking the kids to NYC<\/a>, the kids will enjoy sledding in one of our urban parks. After a\u00a0 snowstorm hits, head to local spots like Central Park\u2019s Pilgrim Hill or Cedar Hill (enter between 72-79th Streets &amp; 5th Ave), Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn (DeKalb Ave at Washington Park) or Morningside Park (Morningside Dr at 115th St.) near Columbia University.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20790\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20790\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-train-railroad-tracks.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a train on snow covered rail road tracks (Photo Credit: Metropolitan Transportation Authority)\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-train-railroad-tracks.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-train-railroad-tracks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-train-railroad-tracks-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-train-railroad-tracks-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grab a train from New York City to Upstate NY for winter fun! (Photo Credit: Metropolitan Transportation Authority)<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Get Out of Town &#8211; For the Day or Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>NYC is a transportation hub so it\u2019s easy to skip out of town for some winter fun in upstate NY, Vermont or the Poconos in Pennsylvania. Plan a weekend trip and catch an Amtrak Train from Penn Station to many snowy destinations or MetroNorth Railroad out of Grand Central will whisk you away to Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Paterson, NY for skiing and snowboarding.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20791\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20791\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-skiing-lodge-slopes.jpg\" alt=\"Image of ski lodge in the mountains and people skiing (Photo Credit: Holiday Valley Resort)\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-skiing-lodge-slopes.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-skiing-lodge-slopes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-skiing-lodge-slopes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-skiing-lodge-slopes-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You\u2019ll find plenty of great skiing close to NYC (Photo Credit: Holiday Valley Resort)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For skiers, snow boarders and snow tubers, the <strong>NYC Snow Bus<\/strong> and <strong>Adirondack Trailways Ski Bus<\/strong> from Port Authority Bus Terminal make trips to Mountain Creek, NJ, Gore Mountain in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains in upstate NY and Mount Snow in Vermont\u2019s Green Mountains among others. If you want to explore ski areas and discover country towns it\u2019s easy to rent a <strong>ZipCar<\/strong> and head out on your own time schedule. For a year-round skiing option, the first indoor ski slope in North America, <strong>Big SNOW,<\/strong> just opened at New Jersey\u2019s <strong>American Dream<\/strong> mega mall in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in New Jersey! For more things to do in winter check out our other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/12\/new-york-city-winter-guide-2018\/\">NYC winter guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20792\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20792\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-broadway-shows-billboards.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Broadway billboard signs with neon lights (Photo Credit: Unsplash)\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-broadway-shows-billboards.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-broadway-shows-billboards-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-broadway-shows-billboards-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-broadway-shows-billboards-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Broadway is open all year so come see a great show this winter (Photo Credit: Unsplash)<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Hide Out Indoors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve had your fill of the outdoors, you can always hide out indoors and partake in the city\u2019s many indoor activities. Escape the cold in a warm theater and catch a performance of one of NYC\u2019s famous Broadway shows. <strong>NYC Broadway Week<\/strong> runs from Jan 21- Feb 9, 2020 offering 2-for-1 tickets to many of the best performances currently on stage.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20784\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20784\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-winter-jazzfest-music.jpg\" alt=\"Image of musicians with saxophones playing jazz (Photo Credit: Unsplash)\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-winter-jazzfest-music.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-winter-jazzfest-music-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-winter-jazzfest-music-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-winter-jazzfest-music-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get your fill of jazz music at NYC\u2019s Winter Jazzfest (Photo Credit: Unsplash)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you love music, the city also hosts a <strong>Winter Jazzfest <\/strong>that runs from Jan 9-18, 2020\u00a0 and takes place over multiple venues throughout the city\u2019s boroughs. You can buy advance tickets on their website to individual shows or a 1 or 2-day marathon pass for Jan 10th &amp; 11th.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20785\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20785\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-hot-chocolate-cocoa.jpg\" alt=\"Image of two cups of hot chocolate and cookies (Photo Credit: Unsplash)\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-hot-chocolate-cocoa.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-hot-chocolate-cocoa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-hot-chocolate-cocoa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-hot-chocolate-cocoa-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Try out some of the city\u2019s most decadent spots for hot chocolate (Photo Credit: Unsplash)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another way to escape the icy temps is by popping into one of NYC\u2019s fireside cafes, restaurants or bars and thawing out amid the cozy ambiance. <strong>Serra Alpina by Birreria<\/strong> is a seasonal rooftop greenhouse restaurant on the 14th floor of Eataly NYC Flatiron. Sip cider or a winter-inspired cocktail under snow covered trees and twinkling lights in this winter wonderland straight out of the Italian Alps! If you want to go full Eskimo, the coolest spot to be is 230 Fifth Rooftop\u2019s <strong>Igloo Bar<\/strong> where you can have cocktails or a boozy hot chocolate, enjoy a nightly light show and mingle with the city crowd in the comfort of a heated igloo with spectacular NYC views!<\/p>\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be winter without hot chocolate! Some of our top spots for decadent hot cocoa include <strong>Mariebelle <\/strong>(484 Broome St, SoHo), with more than a dozen varieties including Aztec dark chocolate, Indian cardamom and white chocolate Tahitian vanilla, and <strong>Dominique Ansel Bakery <\/strong>(189 Spring St, SoHo) where the cocoa is topped with a blooming marshmallow flower with a chocolate truffle inside.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20795\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20795\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-fireplace-furnished-apartment-collage.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of four apartments with fireplaces in the living room \" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-fireplace-furnished-apartment-collage.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-fireplace-furnished-apartment-collage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-fireplace-furnished-apartment-collage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-fireplace-furnished-apartment-collage-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cozy apartment with a fireplace makes a winter stay in NYC extra special<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Take Refuge from the Cold in a Cozy Furnished Apartment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When we think of an apartment to hide out from the cold in, we picture exposed brick, fuzzy blankets and a fireplace. Whether it\u2019s a working wood or gas fireplace or a decorative one, nothing sets the winter mood like lounging in a homey apartment with a fireplace nearby. While hearths were originally used for cooking, these historical remnants of NYC past still warm the heart of many. Of course, now you can rent a furnished apartment or vacation rental with a fully equipped kitchen for all your cooking plans. The convenience of a kitchen means not heading out in the cold to look for a restaurant, instead you can stay warm by the stove and whip up a dinner in the comfort of your apartment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment.html\">Choose from a vast selection of properties in NYC on our site<\/a> and take advantage of discounted low season winter rates to check out a new area of the city you\u2019d like to explore.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20796\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20796\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-14557-upper-west-side-furnished-apartment.jpg\" alt=\"Image of living room of NYC 1 bedroom furnished apartment NY- 14557 on the Upper West Side \" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-14557-upper-west-side-furnished-apartment.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-14557-upper-west-side-furnished-apartment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-14557-upper-west-side-furnished-apartment-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-14557-upper-west-side-furnished-apartment-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This 1 bedroom furnished apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan (NY-14557) is steps away from Central Park<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/14557\">1 bedroom furnished apartment on Manhattan\u2019s Upper West Side <\/a>is located in a beautiful classic brownstone building with a charming decorative fireplace, original ornate mantel, and colorful blue tiles to draw the eye. Just place some battery-operated candles or logs and string lights inside it, turn off the lights and it sets a romantic, cozy wintry mood. The apartment\u2019s location just a stroll from Central Park means you can take a walk among the park\u2019s dreamy snow-covered scenery anytime. If you\u2019re staying through February, read our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/28\/plan-nyc-valentines-day-budget\/\">how to plan Valentine\u2019s Day in NYC on a budget.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20793\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20793\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-15838-brooklyn-furnished-apartment.jpg\" alt=\"Image of kitchen and dining area with fireplace in 1 bedroom Boerum Hill Brooklyn furnished apartment NY-15838 \" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-15838-brooklyn-furnished-apartment.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-15838-brooklyn-furnished-apartment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-15838-brooklyn-furnished-apartment-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-15838-brooklyn-furnished-apartment-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dine by the decorative fireplace at this 1 bedroom Boerum Hill furnished apartment (NY-15838)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Enjoy the snow-covered, tree-lined streets of Boerum Hill at this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/15838\">1 bedroom furnished Brooklyn apartment<\/a> with a king-size bed you\u2019ll be tempted to hibernate in until spring, and an extra sleeping alcove to use as a second bedroom. The living room has a charming brick <strong>decorative fireplace<\/strong> that you can dine beside and savor some warm winter comfort food. Sliding doors open to the <strong>back garden area <\/strong>in case you get the urge to build a snowman. A fully equipped kitchen means you can stay home and cook if it\u2019s too cold to venture outside and a convenient laundry washer\/dryer saves you a trip to the laundromat in bad weather. From here you can head to Prospect Park for ice skating, grab a hot toddy at a local bar, or rent a car and skip out of the city to the mountains.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20794\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20794\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-17669-vacation-rental-brooklyn.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the living room of 2 bedroom vacation rental NY-17669 with gas fireplace in Brooklyn \" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-17669-vacation-rental-brooklyn.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-17669-vacation-rental-brooklyn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-17669-vacation-rental-brooklyn-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-ny-17669-vacation-rental-brooklyn-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keep warm lounging around the gas fireplace at this 2 bedroom vacation rental in Brooklyn (NY-17669)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re in NYC for a shorter vacation stay and want an elegant accommodation, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/17669\">2 bedroom\/3 bath duplex vacation rental in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn<\/a> with an extra sleeping alcove, has plenty of space for a family. The whole gang can lounge in the living room and have a movie night or make use of the modern gas fireplace. Step out on the terrace and watch the snow fall while the in-unit washer\/dryer saves you from a trip to the laundromat on icy streets. A spacious open kitchen with granite countertops and a large dining table, makes it easy to feed the whole family while enjoying time together.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20786\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20786\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-snow-central-park-trees.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a snow covered path in Central Park\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-snow-central-park-trees.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-snow-central-park-trees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-snow-central-park-trees-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/fun-tips-surviving-winter-new-york-city-snow-central-park-trees-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Central Park takes on a whole new brilliance in the snow (Photo Credit: Damien Carre)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Visit our website and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/request.php\">send us an apartment request<\/a> telling our experienced agents your winter wishes and they will find you the perfect apartment to settle into on those chilly nights. Whether it\u2019s the thrill of seeing snow, the excitement of exploring NYC in the winter or the anticipation of the adrenaline-pumping winter activities NYC and it\u2019s surrounding areas have to offer, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll fall in love with NYC in the wintertime!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is one of the most awe-inspiring times of year to experience New York City. 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