Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting 2024 is on Tuesday, December 3, 2024: When do they light the tree at Rockefeller center?

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The exact date hasn't been set yet; it will be either November 27th or November 28th 7 - 9pm (if you call [212] 632-3975 closer to the date, you'll get exact information)

If you will be in New for Thanksgiving, you might enjoy watching the preparation for Macy's parade the night before - you can watch them blow up those tremendous balloons, etc (warning - it's crowded and sometimes can get very cold)

Hotels in New York are expensive - don't even consider the Pennsylvania or the Carter (bedbugs).

Check out Radio City Apartments on West 49th Street (great location - less than a block from the tree - only a few blocks from the Theatre District). Every room has a kitchenette with a coffee maker, fridge, microwave and range. You'll save money if you can take back your restaurant left overs. There are suites and studios - very reasonable prices (for New York)

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Read what previous guests think about Radio City Apartments - would they stay there again?

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My brother and his family always stay at The Belvedere - spotless, great staff, in the Theatre District, subway and bus at the corner, microwave and fridge in every room, so you can take back the restaurant leftovers - he always gets a good price from Orbitz or PriceLine or Travelocity

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There are five Apple Core hotels in Manhattan - they are inexpensive and the New York Times says they are all very clean (they are also in good areas)

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Before you choose a hotel, look it up at

See what previous guests think about it and would they stay there again. Look at the photos taken by the guests - not the ones posted by the hotel. The professional photographers make a box look like a spacious mansion.

Get a copy of TimeOut New York - part of it is online here:

This should help you plan what you'd like to see. Read other questions and answers here and see other recommendations. Wear comfortable shoes - you should do lots of walking. Have a great time!

rockefeller center christmas tree lighting?

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is TENTATIVELY scheduled for November 27 or 28, 2007 from 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Call 212-632-3975 for up to date information.

What are the best places to have dinner around Rockefeller Center to see the Tree Lighting from inside?

There are at least two restaurants:

1. Sea Grill in Rockefeller Center:

19 West 49th St (between 5th and 6th Ave)

I found a picture on the internet, with a view of the tree, from the dining table inside Sea Grill:

2. Brasserie Ruhlmann across Rockefeller Center:

45 Rockefeller Plaza on 49th St (between 5th and 6th Ave)

Enjoy your dinner!