Less crowded & less stressful holiday events in NYC

The holiday season in New York City is packed with tourists from all over the world. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, New York City is expected to welcome about 5 million tourists. During the holiday season (typically between Thanksgiving and Christmas), New York City transforms into a Christmas wonderland. From the Rockefeller Annual Tree Lighting to the various Holiday Markets and Ice Skating Rinks throughout the city, there is plenty to do.


The holiday season in NYC also means dealing with huge crowds, and if you are like me and dislike being around hundreds of people at festive events, I have come up with a list of things to do during the holidays that are less crowded and relatively less stressful.

                                                                                      
                                                                                     
Christmas Tree lighting

Washington Square Park has its Annual Tree Lighting days after the one at Rockefeller Center. Their event is held on December 9th.  The Rob Susman Brass Quartet will play holiday songs, while everyone joins in to sing. It will be a beautiful experience and will be much less crowded. Washington Square Park is near New York University, and the area has a wide variety of bars and restaurants to enjoy after the tree-lighting.