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There is nothing like December in the frosty, fabulous Big Apple when the city is full of stunning sights and sounds no matter where you look—from sumptuously decorated store windows to boisterous Broadway shows to beloved cultural institutions. So, whether you’re here for just one day, a whole week or even the entire month, you’ll have plenty of options to keep you enlightened, enchanted and entertained. Here’s just a sample of some of the most wonderful ways to celebrate the “most wonderful time of the year.”
TAKING THE FIFTH
The 10-block stretch of Fifth Avenue between 58th and 48th streets is possibly the most magical in the city, thanks in large part to department store Bergdorf Goodman (754 Fifth Ave., 212.753.7300). Its holiday windows, designed by David Hoey, are among the city’s most creative, and this year is no exception. The theme is “Bergdorf Good Times,” and Hoey devotes the streetscape windows to variations on the idea of parties, fun, and games, ranging from a window featuring a bridge tournament in an enchanted forest (with both people and a fantasy menagerie) to one with a giant pinball game with flashing lights to another showcasing a very sophisticated “slumber party.” If time permits, take a detour to the seventh floor, where Bergdorf’s holiday shop offers up an amazing selection of unusual ornaments.
As you continue your stroll—passing such great stores as Tiffany, Coach and Cartier to name but a few—don’t forget to make a final stop at Saks Fifth Avenue (611 Fifth Ave., 212.753.4000), whose striking windows pay tribute to scenes from the animated movie “Frozen 2,” with each display featuring a character from the film along with the elements of wind, fire, water and earth.
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This story is from the December 2019 edition of Where New York.
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