Looking for something to do that is flexible, fun, and affordable? Go ice skating in New York City! For tourists and locals alike, ice skating at Central Park, Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park is a classic New York winter experience. Here are the rates and dates for the most well-known ice skating rinks.
The Rink, Rockefeller Center
48th St at 5th Ave
$10-$14 Adult Admission ($7.50-$8.50 Under 11 and Seniors), $8 skate rental. The Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center has been a quintessential NYC winter experience for generations. Skate under the watchful eye of Prometheus and the unique urban backdrop of Rockefeller Center's sparkling lights. Afterward, enjoy a meal, at Rock Center Café, The Sea Grill or Cucina & Co.
The Pond, Bryant Park (42nd and 5th Avenue)
October 29, 2010 – February 27, 2011
* Sunday - Thursday: 8am - 10pm
* Friday & Saturday: 8am - Midnight
Free admission, $12 skate rentals, reservations accepted
Dine afterward at Celsius or the more casual, Ice Bites. Also check out their wonderful Holiday Gift Market, which opens November 5th.
Wollman Rink, Central Park
October 2010 to March 2011
Skating in Central Park at nighttime is a true New York City moment. Music plays, a moon is a plus, but not required since the ice itself gives off a silver sheen. The holiday season is the most popular and the most picturesque. Skaters and spectators warm up at the snack bar serving assorted fast food, hot and cold drinks. $4.75-$14.75 Admission, $6.25 skate rentals, Cash Only.
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