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How to Survive—and Actually Enjoy—a Manhattan Christmas with Kids

Beyond the crowded sidewalks and frozen toes, finding a family-friendly hotel in New York City during the holidays is the secret to unlocking the city’s quietest, most magical corners.

By Wandr Editorial Team

· 4 min read

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Inspired by recent reporting from Condé Nast Traveler. This is Wandr's own original take and advice for travellers.

Key facts

  • Destination: New York City
  • Book your hotel activities months in advance
  • Pack an empty suitcase for holiday shopping
  • Use the subway for midtown travel to avoid gridlock
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TITLE: How to Survive—and Actually Enjoy—a Manhattan Christmas with Kids EXCERPT: Beyond the crowded sidewalks and frozen toes, finding a family-friendly hotel in New York City during the holidays is the secret to unlocking the city’s quietest, most magical corners. PLACE: New York City KEYWORDS: luxury family hotels NYC, Christmas in New York, holiday travel with kids, Manhattan family vacation, festive NYC hotels, travelling to New York with children TIPS: Book your hotel activities months in advance | Pack an empty suitcase for holiday shopping | Use the subway for midtown travel to avoid gridlock | Schedule downtime at the hotel to avoid holiday burnout

The Art of the Festive Hideaway

There is a specific, frantic kind of energy that descends upon Manhattan the moment the temperature drops below fifty degrees and the giant tree at Rockefeller Center lights up. It is electric, yes, but for a parent trying to navigate the sidewalk crush with a six-year-old and a stroller, it can feel less like a wonderland and more like a tactical mission.

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Sources

  1. Condé Nast Traveler (original report that inspired this story)

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