Best Christmas Light Displays in New York City

Whether you are a New York City native, or visitng this wonderful city for the holiday season, there's no better place to be to see some of the most spectacular Christmas light displays than good ol' New York City. These displays are extravagent and sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.

Rockefellar Center: The lighting of city's most famous tree is right here, and has been since the height of the Great Depression, before Rockefeller Center was even completed. The lighting of the tree is a particularly popular stop for tourists.
• Lighting ceremony: Nov. 29, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
• On display: Nov. 29-Jan. 7

Dyker Lights: Manhattan isn't the only place to go to see specular Christmas light displays. If you want to see some of the most extravagant Christmas light displays, you should make the trip to the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Many of the Christmas light displays are done professionally. In addition to over-the-top Christmas lights, there are large inflatable Christmas decorations and motorized Christmas displays.

• Check out the displays during the weekends as they tend to be better than during weeknights

• Try to go between 7-9 pm for the most intense lighting as people tend to turn of the lights when they go to bed.

Lincoln Center: Another huge Christmas tree with thousands of gorgeous lights will be on display through the holiday season.

• Lighting ceremony: Nov. 27, 5:30 p.m.

• On display: Nov. 27-Jan. 2

Bryant Park: This lighting display is Canadian inspired and huge! Direct from Quebec, the tree is adorned with thousands o beautiful lights. The tree is the backdrop to a gorgeous water fountain equipped with beautiful Christmas lighting.

• Lighting ceremony: Nov. 28, 7 p.m.

• On display: Nov. 28-Jan. 5

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights: More than 150 animal sculptures and unique scenic displays brighten the park's pathways. Over half a million lights and over ten miles of extension cords were used to make this a must see holiday treat. Also be sure to check out the Holiday Express Train and the Polar Bear Express Experience which create a winter wonderland.

• On display: Nov. 17-Jan. 7, Fri.-Sun., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Dec. 18-21 and Dec. 26-28, Mon.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. No display on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

Winter Garden Holiday Lights: Located on West Street near Vesey Street, take in the tall palm trees, lit by 150,000 twinkling lights overhead.

• On display: Nov. 28-Jan. 7, 7 a.m.-midnight

Grand Central Kaleidoscope Light Show: Even Grand Central Train Station gets into the action and is not to be taken lightly. They take their Christmas lights displays to a whole new level with choreographed audiovisuals all throughout the main concourse.

• On display: Dec. 1-Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

So, bring your cameras and leave your "Bah Humbug" antics at the door. At Christmas time, New York City gives Las Vegas a run for its money.