As we talked about several weeks ago, one of the most important factors in finding holiday apartments in New York is to book early. One notable exception is around Thanksgiving when there is generally a wider selection of apartments available for three or less people. This makes for a great opportunity to come into New York and shop on Black Friday or take part in the Thanksgiving Day parade. It starts up in the Upper West Side and ends up down in Midtown West, at the border with Chelsea. On the other hand, apartments for four or more people for Thanksgiving are generally booked further in advance.
To spend thanksgiving close to the parade route, consider Upper West Side apartments and Midtown West vacation rentals:
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A Studio accommodation in the Upper West Side (NY-14320) that is a short walk from Central Park
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A Studio rental in Midtown West (NY-14825) that is a short walk from the end of the parade
Events over Thanksgiving Weekend:
- The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the largest and most extravagant parade on Thanksgiving Day. The parade begins at the Museum of Natural History on Central Park West and travels down to Broadway, where it continues all the way down to Herald Square (34th Street and Broadway, the site of Macy’s). The parade can be seen nationwide on TV, but experiencing it firsthand is truly something to behold. The parade features hundreds of floats, giant balloons and marching bands. There are plenty of places to watch the Parade along Broadway and Central Park West. For more info about the parade see: New York in Song – Thanksgiving Parade.
New York in Song - Thanksgiving Parade - Dinner in New York on Thanksgiving allows you to enjoy turkey at some of New York’s best restaurants. For those looking for something fancy, Asiate in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel offers a deluxe dinner and a great location just off of Columbus Circle. On the other hand, if you are looking for something a bit more classic, try Virgil’s BBQ featuring smoked turkeys and all of the traditional fixings at a location just blocks from Times Square.
- Black Friday shopping is the other major event of the weekend. Black Friday gained its name because in the past it was traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year and many stores reached profitability, which in accounting is often called “in the black.” Hence, Black Friday was born. Macy’s, the sponsor of the parade as well as other department stores throughout the city, offer big sales on Friday and throughout the weekend. So, come and get that holiday shopping done early.
Anyway, for those of you on the fence about whether to come, take a look at our New York accommodation options and, if you find the perfect place, take a trip to New York for the Thanksgiving festivities.
For those who have gusto for the holiday season, I heartily recommend coming to New York for Thanksgiving weekend. To enjoy Black Friday requires a love of crowds and the ability to go with the flow, but once you transcend it all it’s an exhilarating experience.
The prices are good, the decorations are festive and the city crackles with energy. And the weather is usually crisp.
Personally, I can think of no feeling like plopping down with friends for a good dinner and a margarita, arms laden with shopping bags after a full day of hitting the stores.
I agree that New York is a good place to be for Thanksgiving, but I have a whole different idea of how to spend Black Friday. No stores!
Rent a place that you really like and spend some time recuperating from eating too much on Thanksgiving before going out. Then find a quiet retreat like a cozy cafe or restaurant to hang with family and friends. The beauty of New York is that you can create any experience you want.
The best idea is to stay beyond the Thanksgiving weekend if you can. You’ll already be able to see some of the holiday windows at that point (For example, Lord & Taylor unveils its windows on November 13), but most of the holiday tourism hasn’t really begun yet so it’s easy to move around.
I am looking at renting an apartment in New York City for Thanksgiving this year. My kids would love to see the Macy’s T-Day Parade. Where abouts would be a good location for accommodations?
Lang,
Thank you for reading our blog. To answer your question, there are numerous areas in New York City to rent accommodations. It really depends on what type of things you want to be close to, as well as, of course, how much money you are looking to spend. We have many wonderful apartments in just about every neighborhood in Manhattan, or if you would rather be in Brooklyn or Queens, we are able too accommodate those needs, as well.
If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail or call directly and we will help you find the apartment that best suits all of your needs!
Hope to hear from you soon,
New York Habitat Team
I know this is last minute but we have company coming from Germany for the first time to the states and now have decided they would love to see the Thanksgiving day parade. I am trying to fine a place near or on the parade route and we have four people staying from Wednesday to Sunday. Any help would be apprecitated thanks
Hello Jill,
Thank you for reading our blog.
Your apartment request has been forwarded to our New York team and you will be contacted shortly.
Nathalie
New York Habitat
My family of 4 and I r coming in for the Monday before thanksgiving and staying til Sunday. Anything available on the parade route. The bigger the better – we are willing to pay for it. Hope you can help!
Hello Jennifer,
Thank you for visiting the New York Habitat blog.
I have submitted your request and an agent will contact you shortly.
Enjoy the parade!
Nathalie
New York Habitat
I am looking for a really nice two or three bedroom apartment on the second or third floor ON the parade route
Anybody know anything ??
I would really appreciate it
Thanks
I am looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom place ON the parade
route
Any ideas??
thank you
Evan
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Answer from New York Habitat:
Dear Evan,
Thank you for visiting our blog! We hope you found useful resources for your future stay.
You will shortly be contacted by one of our agent who will assist you with your apartment search in New York.
Sincerely,
The New York Habitat blog team
Looking for a hotel or apartment rental on the parade site that i can see the view of the parade from a window. If anyone can recommend something please contact me
Thanks for asking! An agent has been assigned to you to personally run a search for options available during Thanksgiving that would be on the parade route, and he will be in touch with you soon. Enjoy the view!