Pier 17’s WinterLand includes an outdoor ice-skating rink with incredible views. Courtesy of The Howard Hughes Corporation Pier17
New York City (CNN) — Where there’s a city with a spectacular skyline, there’s a way to see it from up high.
Perhaps nowhere is that more true than in New York City, one of the most visited cities in the world.
Sure, NYC’s rooftops are renowned as popular hangouts when the weather’s warm and the living’s carefree (summer Fridays, anyone?), but many are just as — if not more — exciting in winter.
Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company, understands the love for a New York City rooftop: “The pinnacle of NYC nightlife is our rooftops.”
“The recent increase in elevated winter offerings by hotels and entertainment venues proves that demand is strong, even as the weather grows colder,” says Dixon.
From ice rinks to cozy igloos to warm beverages, New York has something for every visitor — and every travel season:
Pier 17
The South Street Seaport in downtown Manhattan is hotter than ever, thanks in part to Pier 17.
The venue’s WinterLand, which debuted last year, reminds locals and visitors alike that Bryant Park doesn’t have a monopoly on outdoor ice-skating. This rink, often enhanced by live music, offers unparalleled views of the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline.
The rink is family friendly with lessons for all ages. Adult libations are available for purchase by the 21-and-over crowd and can be sipped indoors or outdoors.
Enjoy a drink in the unique comfort of a warming hut as you prepare to skate for the first time in a decade or elevate your experience with a visit to R17, the restaurant and bar on the premises. Sit by […]
