"Rockefeller Center, Macy's, and Bryant Park are some of NYC's most popular tourist destinations. However, the crowds seem to quadruple at these locations the day after Thanksgiving. I could barely move when I visited some of the city's attractions in 2023. When you're a native New Yorker, one thing you learn is that while the holiday season in New York City is magical, you should avoid tourist attractions at all costs."
"Tourism has only grown since then. According to a report published in November by the city's Economic Development Corporation, 48,000 more visitors per weekend on average visited Times Square in December 2024 than in December 2023, and Fifth Avenue saw 27,000 more weekend visitors in the same timeframe. Seasonal tourism also brings $500 million in revenue to the city."
Major holiday attractions in New York City experience dramatic crowd increases, with crowds reportedly quadrupling at key sites the day after Thanksgiving. A 2023 visit recorded such extreme congestion that movement through popular areas became difficult. Local advice from natives recommends avoiding major tourist sites during the holidays and choosing less crowded alternatives like Paddy Maguire's Ale House. City Economic Development Corporation data showed 48,000 more weekend visitors in Times Square and 27,000 more on Fifth Avenue in December 2024 versus 2023, and seasonal tourism generates about $500 million in revenue. A typical holiday walking route can include Wollman Rink, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and Macy's Herald Square.
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