Ice Skating in New York: The 6 Most Beautiful Spots for the Ultimate Christmas Feeling

Here are the 6 most beautiful ice rinks in New York for you.

What would your romantic New York vacation be without some ice skating in New York? You'll definitely get into the holiday spirit here. And don't forget your hot chocolate with marshmallows!

Winter Village at Bryant Park – Ice skating in New York 2013-2014

When: November 1, 2013 to March 2, 2014
Shops: Mon-Fri 11.00am-20.00pm, Sat 10.00am-20.00pm, Sun 10.00am-18.00pm. Ice rink: Daily 8.00am-22.00pm (Fri & Sat until midnight)
Location: Bryant Park, Manhattan, Midtown
Price: Ice rink admission: FREE! Skate rental: $15
Website: bryantpark.org/things-to-do/wintervillage
What: Ice skating, jewelry, decorations, local food stalls, Christmas presents

The Rink at Rockefeller Center – Ice skating in New York 2013-2014

When: Until the end of April 2014. Daily sessions from 8:30am to midnight (7 x 30 minutes between sessions, see this overview)
Location: Fifth Avenue between 49th & 50th St
Price: Per session $27
Website: patinagroup.com
What: Skating

Wollman Rink – Ice skating in New York 2013-2014

When: Daily from 10am to 5pm (Mon-Tue: 2.30pm, Wed-Thu: 10pm, Fri-Sat: 11pm, Sun: 9pm)
Location: Central Park, at Central Park South and Sixth Avenue
Price: Mon-Fri: $11,25, Fri-Sun: $18. Skate rental: $8. Cash only!
Website: wollmanskatingrink.com
What: Skating

The Standard Highline Ice Rink – New York Ice Rinks 2013-2014

When: Weekdays 12.00am-midnight, weekends 9.00am-1.00am
Price: Skates: $12, skate rental: $3
Location: 848 Washington Street at 13th St, Meatpacking
Website: standardculture.com
What: Ice skating, hot chocolate (white and brown chocolate), hot apple cider, waffles.

McCarren Rink – Ice skating in New York 2013-2014

When: Ice rink: November 15 to January 2014. Daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Christmas market: weekends from November 28 to December 25
Location: McCarren pool and bathhouse, 776 Lorimer st, Williamsburg
Price: $8
Website: osanb.org/mccarren-rink
What: New this year! Ice skating, weekend Christmas market, workshops

The Rink at Brookfield Place – Ice skating in New York 2013-2014

When: Mid-November to mid-March 2014, daily from 10.00am to 22.00pm (exact opening date not yet known!)
Location: Battery Park City, Lower Manhattan
Price: Admission per session: $12,50. Skate rental: $5.
Website: therinkatbrookfieldplacenyc.com
What: New this year! Ice skating with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and New Jersey. Just be sure to check if the rink is open before you go!

I'll try to visit them all so I can tell you how much fun it was. So stay tuned for photos and tips!
Keep you posted!

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