I saw people on the street frowning for fierce wind and freezing weather. Yes, actually it was me who complained and blamed the most. Now, I'm gonna switch my attitude to optimism to optimize Winter fun in NYC. Let's be friends with the weather and have a blast by ice-skating in the city! Here are 5 best ice skating rinks in NYC.
1. Wollman Rink in Central Park
South Part of Central Park, 830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
Surrounded by trees and iconic skyline view of buildings, the rink itself gives you unforgettable scenery of New York that it has been featured in films such as Love Story and Serendipity.
The rink opens at 10 a.m. every day, closes at 2:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and has different night skating hours Wednesday through Sunday. The youth fee is $6.00 daily, and for adults it’s $12 Monday through Thursday and $19.00 Friday through Sunday. Skate rentals are $9.00. Or, to avoid the lines and enjoy an unlimited snack buffet inside a warm tent, reserve one of 32 VIP passes for $75. Northern Part of Central Park, 830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
If you want to enjoy ice skating without long waiting and stay as long as you want, Lasker Rink in the northwest corner of Central Park will be a perfect destination for you.
Hours vary with night skating available on Fridays and Saturdays. Cash-only entrance for adults is $8; kids is $4.00. Skate rentals are $7 and you can either bring your own lock or rent one for $3.25.
Rockefeller Center, 600 5th Ave, New York, NY 10020
Especially if you are planning to see the legendary Christmas tree lights and holiday decoration at Rockefeller, make a special day with ice skating even though you need to be prepared to wait for a while. It is definitely worth it.
Adult rates range from $25 to $32 depending on standard, holiday or peak times, and children under 11 and seniors are $15. Skates are an additional $12. If you are an early bird, you can reserve a 7:00 am first-skate pass for $45 to $55, or indulge in the VIP package for $60 to $125 (depending on the date).
Especially if you are planning to see the legendary Christmas tree lights and holiday decoration at Rockefeller, make a special day with ice skating even though you need to be prepared to wait for a while. It is definitely worth it.
Adult rates range from $25 to $32 depending on standard, holiday or peak times, and children under 11 and seniors are $15. Skates are an additional $12. If you are an early bird, you can reserve a 7:00 am first-skate pass for $45 to $55, or indulge in the VIP package for $60 to $125 (depending on the date).
4. The Rink at Winter Village in Bryant Park
Bryant Park, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets
Open every day from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Skate rentals are $15 ($19 from November 20 to January 3). Lockers are free but locks cost $9.
5. The Rink at Brookfield Place
Three World Financial Center, 230 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281
This rink located outside Brookfield’s Winter Garden opens for the season November 12 this year. The rink welcomes back United States Olympians Melissa Gregory and Denis Petkhov for the 2016-17 skating season.
Open weekdays, 1 – 8:30 p.m.; weekends, 10:15 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. A 90-minute skate session is $15, and individual and family season passes are also available. Skate rental is $5, and if your little one needs some help, skate aids are $15 for 30 minutes.
Source: http://redtri.com/new-york/outdoor-ice-skating-rinks/
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