NYC at Christmas Time

There is no better place to visit at Christmas than NYC. The agenda would be set by those who wish to attend. Last year we visited Times Square, Rockefeller Center, store windows along 5th Avenue, Central Park, Columbus Circle Christmas Market, the Rockettes, the light show at Saks, and enjoyed lunch and dinner.

If there are members who want to see the Rockettes or another show they can get in line to purchase discount matinee tickets in Times Square. The rest of the group can check out the city and everyone can meet back up at a set time and place. What we do will be decided by the attendees as a group.

We would meet up at the Hamilton Station. I will get there early and post the spot where we will meet. The train is $18.65 each way from Hamilton Station to Penn Station. If some members are in the same area they could carpool to the station. If you are interested in carpooling, post your neighborhood in the comments so that members in the same neighborhood can make connections. Many local trains also go to the Hamilton Station. Penn Station is about a 0.7-mile walk from Times Square. Wear comfortable shoes, there will be a lot of walking and standing. You can always bring a second pair of shoes in a backpack if you think your feet may hurt (I have done that and it works). Dress in Layers.

Here is the departure information. I will be there by 7:45 AM and suggest to everyone else they arrive as close to that as possible so that we can get tickets and find each other before the train arrives.

08:04 AM
Depart HAMILTON
09:32 AM
Arrive NEW YORK PENN STATION
Northeast Corridor #7816 1 hour, 28 minutes

We arrive early enough to get discount Broadway tickets if we decide to do that. We will grab lunch and dinner there. Somewhere local and casual. If you have suggestions for things to do please post them in the chat.

Here are some possible return times. We can decide as a group when we are ready to leave, even if it is at a time different from those listed below.

1. 6:22 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 7:43 PM #7858 1 hour, 21 minutes
2. 7:15 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 8:42 PM #7860 1 hour, 27 minutes
3. 8:07 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 9:38 PM #7864 1 hour, 31 minutes
4. 9:15 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 10:42 PM #7868 1 hour, 27 minutes
5. 10:04 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 11:32 PM #7872 1 hour,28 minutes
6. 11:04 PM Depart PENN STATION Arrive 12:32 PM #7876 1 hour,28 minutes

Guests are allowed. If you RSVP yes and can not attend, please make sure to change your RSVP to no at least 24-48 hours before the event. This is especially important if you are part of a carpool. I am so excited for this event and hope you are too. Let's do NYC!!!