Where To Take Your Holiday Photos In NYC
By Allen Foster
It's that time of year again, time to start thinking about all the people who make a positive difference in your life and let them know just how special they are by surprising them gifts. And although it's been branded as a season for giving, this most wonderful time of the year is also most assuredly a time for taking -- taking photos and selfies, that is. Here are five places where you can go to capture your New York holiday moment:
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Macy's
151 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
(212) 695-4400
www.macys.com
For a legendary picture that screams, "I'm in New York for the holidays!" you just gotta get a shot at Macy's. The renowned store has so many fabulous photo options that you might find yourself snapping a few dozen while you're there. If you want the full experience, dash up eight floors to Santaland and take some pics in the enchanted wonderland, or grab a selfie with Santa himself. If you're pressed for time, however, you don't even need to go indoors, just take a quickie on the sidewalk in front of one of the world famous window displays.
Conrad New York
102 North End Ave.
New York, NY 10282
(212) 945-0100
www.conradnewyork.com
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Located in the southwestern tip of Manhattan is perhaps one of the most unexpected city splendors you could imagine. Looking more like the Museum of Modern Art than a hotel, it's the remarkably spacious lobby of Conrad New York. Truly a pinnacle of cosmopolitan culture, a photo here would let your friends and family know that you got style. Your holidays are adorned in elegance and accented with a jet-setting flair for unrivaled sophistication.
Grand Central Terminal
89 E. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 340-2583
www.grandcentralterminal.com
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Getting your holiday photo taken at Grand Central Terminal (aka Grand Central Station) is akin to posing with a celebrity. The iconic locale is known the world over and has been featured in everything from the classic "North By Northwest," to "Cloverfield" and "The Avengers." It's your chance to experience what it feels like to be in a movie. What better time than the holidays to let your star shine!
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10111
(212) 332-6868
www.rockefellercenter.com
This one is a classic. Right in the heart of midtown Manhattan, you've got the famed bronze gilded statue of Prometheus and The Rink at Rockefeller Center sitting in front of the most famous Christmas tree in the nation. This year, the tree is just shy of 100 feet tall! Before you start bemoaning this photo op, here are a couple fun facts for the Grinches in the crowd.
1. The magnificent lights are powered with the help of hundreds of solar panels located on top of Rockefeller Center.
2. After the holidays, the tree will be milled into lumber with each piece being stamped "Rockefeller Center Tree 2016." The wood will be used by Habitat for Humanity to build a home.
9/11 Memorial
180 Greenwich St.
New York, NY 10007
(212) 312-8800
www.911memorial.org
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The World Trade Center was one of the most iconic structures in the United States. After our world changed on 9/11 it became even more powerful as a symbol of hope for the future. In this season of love, remember and honor those who were taken from us with a respectful photo promoting solidarity.
