If there’s one thing you just have to do in New York City every winter, it’s ice skating between the skyscrapers. Skating is one of those classic, must-experience traditions that tourists and true New Yorkers alike share. Whether you are an ice skating lover or have been recently inspired after watching Netflix’s new popular show, Spinning Out, NYC has so many choices of rinks to choose from! If you’re not too sure which rink best suits you, here’s a list of our favorite ice skating rinks for you to try out!

Winter Village at Bryant Park

Imagine this: An ice skating rink right smack in the heart of Midtown East. Better yet, it’s three times the size of Rockefeller Center at 17,000 square feet! Winter Village at Bryant Park is one of the most festive spots to really get into the winter spirit. With hot cocoa and seasonal shops surrounding the rink, residents of Glenwood’s nearby Paramount Tower and The Bamford are close to a true winter wonderland!

General admission at the ice skating rink is free for skates of all sizes to show off their moves on the ice. Don’t have your own pair of skates? Lace up a rental set from the park!

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Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center

Of course we cannot leave out the most iconic ice skating rink in Manhattan!

From the famous tree in the background, to the New York City Rockettes around the corner, The Rink at Rockefeller Center is one of the most memorable spots in town. With room for only 150 skaters at a time, lace up your skates and check out the rink’s ice time schedule. Open daily from 8:30 am to 12 midnight! Here are a few options to make your trip to The Rink one to remember:

Make a VIP skate reservation

Plan an engagement on the ice (guarantee you’ll see at least two!)

Afternoon tea and skating reservations

The Rink at Brookfield Place

If you’re looking for an ice skating rink that will give you a once-in-a-lifetime skate and a show, skid over to The Rink at Brookfield Place in Downtown Manhattan. This cool spot is nearby Glenwood buildings Barclay Tower and Liberty Plaza, and offers public skating, private lessons, as well as musical skating performances!