The Rockefeller Center ice skating rink opened this year on October 7th. Skating under the lights of the Rockefeller Christmas tree is a unique New York City experience. The rink is 122 feet long and 59 feet wide and 150 skaters can be on the ice at a time.

Tip: Everything looks bigger on t.v. and in pictures, right? The Rockfellar skating rink is small. (If you’ve skated here before I’d recommend going to Wollman Rink instead. Wollman is bigger and just another rink to experience.) Friday through Sunday is very crowded so expect long lines. If you can, try visiting the rink during an early weekday. If you really want to skate under at night under the lights try a weekday afternoon or night.

Admission: Adults Monday-Thusday is $10. Friday-Sunday and holidays it’s $14.
Children under 11 and seniors Monday-Thursday is $7.50. Friday-Sunday and holidays it’s $8.50
Skate rentals are $7.50 so if you don’t have skates with you know that you’ll pay an additional $7.50. If you need a locker to store your things expect an additional charge.

Getting there: Subway B, D, F, V to Rockefeller Center/47-50 Streets