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The best things to do on Thanksgiving in NYC

Feast your eyes on the best things to do on Thanksgiving in NYC before and after your food coma

Shaye Weaver
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Shaye Weaver
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You might be sticking around NYC for Thanksgiving this year, but don’t worry, it has its many perks! You can catch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person, visit New York’s iconic ice-skating venues like The Rink at Rockefeller Center and take in its incredible holiday lights displays (there are plenty this year!). Plus, you can get in the Christmas spirit while Black Friday shopping or wandering around NYC’s wonderlands like the Bryant Park Winter Village and really enjoy the delicious Thanksgiving meals from NYC’s best restaurants. Follow our agenda below to optimize your time off with the best activities to do before and after your turkey-filled feast.

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Best things to do on Thanksgiving

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NYC has plenty of indoor and outdoor rinks where you can glide and practice your toe jumps. To help narrow down your options, we’ve ranked the top places to go, from the iconic Rink at Rockefeller Center or lower-key rinks at NYC parks like Central Park. You can even make a full-day out of it when you shop at one of the city’s best holiday markets, followed by sipping hot chocolate and skating on The Rink at the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. If you'd rather stay warm while on the ice, there are many all-weather indoor rinks, including spots that offer roller skating.

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