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December 28, 2009

Ice Skating in The Pond, Bryant Park, NY

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Bryant Park is one of my favorite smaller parks in NYC.  I have written about it here before.  It is the main location of every year’s Fashion Week , and of many more events year round. But in the Winter especially, the park is transformed into a Winter Wonderland, and The Pond is created hosting a free skating rink, along with shops for the holidays, a gorgeous Christmas tree, and bar/restaurant, Celsius, with heating lamps that make it possible to enjoy a hot cup of cocoa, or whatever other beverage you prefer in the seating area outside overlooking the skaters.

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My family and I have spent many evenings here and though the crowds closer to the Holiday season make it harder to skate with the little ones who are still just learning, the people watching is still fabulous, and the scenery such an example of what makes NYC wonderful. After the recent snow fall my kids had more fun playing in the snow and so that’s what they did instead as my husband and I watched the skaters and enjoyed the evening out.

The Pond has holiday hours in place till the 31 of December, with regular hours resuming on January 1, so check their website for details.

If you are still celebrating the holidays, or just want to celebrate the beautiful winter season in the marvelous city, head over to Bryant Park.  It’s centrally located, between the West and East side of Manhattan as well.

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During our most recent visit we had come from taking in the window displays at Bloomingdale’s and eating ice cream at Dylan’s Candy Bar. Then after visiting The Pond, we headed West and walk through Times Square, past Toy’s R Us and other favorite spots along the way.

And it’s a perfect setting whether it’s family night, or date night. I encourage you to visit before it is gone again for the season. Though I love it most at night, when the lights of the city are looking down upon us, it truly is a fun place to visit no matter what time of day.

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Carol Cain

Brooklyn native Carol is happiest when on an adventure, whether close to home or farther away. She is a small business owner and travel writer. In addition to creating Girl Gone Travel, she is the Founder and Principal of Brave World Media, a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency. She's mom to three wonderful sons and wife to a handsome Irish/Scot. She lives, works, and plays in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY.

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  • New York City prepares for the holidays | Babble New York
    October 21, 2010

    […] Citi Pond is Bryant Park’s ice skating rink and it will be from October 26, 2010 to February 27, 2011. They were already setting up the lights and all the things that convert this already beautiful park into a winter wonderland tight in the middle of the city. Expect to see the winter shops pop up around November 5, 2010. Kids love these as they have a lot of fun little items and plenty of which serve as really cute gifts. […]

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  • A Night at The Residence Inn by Marriott Times Square, NY | NYCity Mama
    November 10, 2010

    […] an awesome family hotel right across the street from Bryant Park, which is lovely whether it be Winter or Summer, but I also had an opportunity to experience a night […]

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