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NEW YORK - Two of the most searched Christmas markets in the world are in New York City. Have you been to either?
Top 10 most searched Christmas markets
What we know:
Christmas Tree World has revealed the Christmas markets that are most searched online, and two can be found in the city.
- Hyde Park Winter Wonderland – London, U.K.
- Bryant Park Winter Village – New York City, U.S.
- Edinburgh Christmas Market – Edinburgh, U.K.
- Christkindlesmarkt – Nuremberg, Germany
- Christkindlmarket – Chicago, U.S.
- Union Square Holiday Market – New York City, U.S.
- York St. Nicholas Fair – York, U.K.
- Manchester Christmas Markets – Manchester, U.K.
- Vienna Christmas World – Vienna, Austria
- Old Town Square Christmas Market – Prague, Czech Republic
Annual searches for Bryant Park's holiday market reached over 1.5 million – Union Square's market exceeded 750,000 annual searches, in contrast.
Both markets also ranked in the top 10 best Christmas markets worldwide.
Bryant Park Winter Village
What you can do:
Bryant Park's holiday market is already open to the public. Opening hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the weekends.
There are also several other activities available to patrons, including ice skating or renting a private "cozy igloo."
Union Square Holiday Market
Unlike Bryant Park's market, the Union Square Holiday Market closes before Christmas Day.
Opening hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Patrons can also make a reservation at Herald Haus and Bar, a holiday bar located in the market.
The Source: This article includes data from Christmas Tree World.