5 novelties to occupy your loved ones during the holidays in New York

Are your loved ones visiting New York for the first time in two years? Here are some novelty ideas to entertain them.

View the city from Summit

To impress the in-laws, there aren’t ten thousand places to go. Summit, perched atop One Vanderbilt Tower near Grand Central, is the newest observatory to open in New York City. Located 368 meters high, the highest vantage point in Midtown Manhattan, it offers different spaces and experiences to enjoy the view like never before. On the menu: elevators with transparent walls, immersive installations that use mirrors and various animations to create a unique experience, boxes suspended above the void. It is advisable to come with sunglasses to protect yourself from reflections. Each experience is booked separately, but a package is offered for $73 (adults), $68 if you live in New York. Infos

Climb on the roof of a skyscraper

Faced with this competition, Edge NYC, the Hudson Yards observatory, had to raise the stakes. His answer: City Climb, an experience in which a small group of brave people climb to the roof of the skyscraper where Edge is located, 30 Hudson Yards. As a reward for taming the 45-degree angled exterior staircase, you can lean over the void! A spectator ticket is also available. Infos

Winter Village on Governors Island

Hallelujah! A small island south of Manhattan, Governors Island is now open year-round. Which means you can celebrate Christmas there! From December 17, the curious will be able to discover a “winter village” along Colonel’s Row. An ice rink awaits you there (on Fridays and weekends), as well as games and various activities. Food trucks will also be on site to serve hot chocolates and other delicacies that smell good at the end of the year. Accessible by ferry from Manhattan and Brooklyn. Infos

Rest by the water

Raised on 132 concrete columns above the Hudson, between West 12th Street and 14th Street, Little Island is a hilly park on the water, with a 700-seat outdoor amphitheater. This amazing green space opened its doors this year to the delight of New Yorkers and visitors alike. If you haven’t been able to go so far due to the lack of available reservation slots, now is the time. Until mid-March, admission is completely free. No events are scheduled during the Holidays. Infos

Walk among the puppets

If you read French Morning, you know that the Museum of the City of New York is one of our favorite museums. Dedicated to the history of the Big Apple, the Upper East Side institution is offering an astonishing exhibition until April 2022 on the puppets who forged New York’s identity. Young and old alike will discover the puppeteers and their well-known and lesser-known babies, often imported by immigrants who have come to the United States in search of a new life. Some of the characters you’ll see have appeared on television, others are used in Chinese New Year parades or on Broadway. An exhibition for the whole family! Infos

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