Picture-worthy Christmas trees to see in NYC
NEW YORK - The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree attracts millions of visitors each year, but NYC is home to many other stunning trees worth seeing.
From Midtown to the Financial District, these festive displays highlight the city's holiday spirit.
Here's a list of trees to tour this season:
1. Rockefeller Center
A couple take a selfie in front of a Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center on December 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Liao Pan/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)
Location: Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown Manhattan
The most famous tree in the city, this towering spruce is decorated with thousands of lights and crowned with a Swarovski crystal star. A must-see for locals and tourists alike.
2. Bryant Park Winter Village
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: Fireworks explode as the Bryant Park Christmas Tree is lit up for the season at the Bank of America Winter Village Tree Lighting at Bryant Park on November 29, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty I
Location: 42nd Street and 6th Avenue, Midtown Manhattan
Nestled among the Winter Village’s festive shops and ice-skating rink, this tree offers a cozy and magical holiday vibe.
3. Wall Street Christmas Tree
A Christmas tree outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Stocks struggled to make headway, following a furious rally that put the market on pace for its best year since 2019, with traders awaiting key infl
Location: Near the New York Stock Exchange, Financial District
A historic tradition dating back to 1923, this tree is a glimmering spectacle amidst the hustle of the Financial District.
4. Lotte New York Palace Tree
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: A view of the Christmas Tree at the Lotte New York Palace Annual Tree Lighting on November 29, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Lotte Place New York Palace)
Location: 455 Madison Avenue, Midtown Manhattan
Set in the elegant courtyard of the Lotte New York Palace Hotel, this tree exudes sophistication and luxury, perfect for a chic holiday photo.
5. South Street Seaport Christmas Tree
Santa Claus and Jill Martin attend the 27th Annual Seaport Chorus tree lighting at the South Street Seaport on November 26, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/WireImage)
Location: Fulton and Front Streets, South Street Seaport
This waterfront tree features nautical charm, blending historic and modern holiday traditions in the Seaport District.
6. Washington Square Park Tree
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 24: A Christmas tree lit up under the Washington Square Arch casts a reflection with a view of the Empire State Building in red and green on Christmas Eve on December 24, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/
Location: Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village
Framed by the iconic Washington Square Arch, this tree is a cozy and picturesque holiday destination with a community feel.
8. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
NEW YORK - DECEMBER 2: A woman stands in front of the annual Christmas tree on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art December 2, 2002 in New York City. The 20-foot blue spruce is adorned with 50 suspended angels and is on display in the museum's
Location: 1000 Fifth Avenue, Upper East Side
The Met’s Christmas tree features a Neapolitan Baroque Crèche with angels and ornaments that make it one of the most artistic displays in the city.
9. American Museum of Natural History Origami Tree
UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 22: Natasha Lam, 4, of Public School 2 in Chinatown, marvels at the tree during the annual lighting of the Origami Holiday Tree at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo by Susan Watts/NY Daily News Archive via Getty
Location: Central Park West and 79th Street, Upper West Side
This unique tree is adorned with hundreds of handcrafted origami decorations inspired by the museum's exhibits.
10. Radio City Music Hall Tree
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: A general view of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Tree on December 11, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Hider/Getty Images)
Location: 1260 Avenue of the Americas, Midtown Manhattan
Standing tall above the Radio City marquee, this tree is a bright, festive beacon in the heart of the Theater District.
11. Hudson Yards Tree
NEW YORK, USA - NOVEMBER 28: People visit Hudson Yards decorated with Christmas lights amid coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Manhattan of New York City, United States on November 28, 2020. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Location: 20 Hudson Yards, Midtown Manhattan
Hudson Yards brings a modern twist to holiday décor with its stunning tree and the glowing "Shine Bright" display.
12. The New York Public Library
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 14: A view of a Christmas tree inside the Berggruen Prize Gala at the New York Public Library on December 14, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Berggruen Institute)
Location: 476 Fifth Avenue, Midtown Manhattan
The library’s holiday tree sits in the heart of this iconic institution, surrounded by timeless architecture and history.