Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is an annual Christmas tree lighting that takes place in NYC's Rockefeller Center, in mid-town Manhattan. The tree is erected and lit in early December or late-November. Has been put up every year since 1931 (except 1932).

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    (212) 588-8601

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    rockefellercenter.com

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30 Rockefeller Plz (at W 49th St) New York , NY 10112 United States

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André Cherin

Simply incredible. Anytime of the day, the tree is beautiful. There's no way to visit NY and not see the most famous tree of the city .

Brad Hager

So beautiful and festive , great music and sites. Great people watching with plenty of Christmas spirit and cheer.

Matt H

Always a great trip...but the line for the ice skating can take hours so you might want to get in there early in the day if you actually want to get on the ice

Rebecca Brown

"The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear" With Buddy the Elf's love of Christmas , it was only right that he was brought here to see the largest Christmas Tree in NY.

Jonny Krieger

This city is a madhouse! But this is the place with the best atmosphere for the New Year and Christmas holidays. It's wonderful here.

Bre Horton

Beautiful! Busy though, so expect photo-bombers in all photos. #worthit

A S

As spectacular as always! The Christmas lights show next door was a great addition to all that you can see here.

James Pittman

Go Monday through Thursday. Less crowded . Or early in the morning before the sun rises to avoid heavy crowds.

Novi

Such touristy thing to be there but duhh still amazing and yes body heat will keep you warm 😉😂

J P

The grandaddy of all Christmas Trees has become as synonymous with NY at Christmas as Home Alone 2 and dodging shoppers on Fifth Avenue.

Hugh Warren

An American tradition. Lots to do in the area. One tip- public rest rooms are few and far between.

Lubor

Very busy, you can't almost walk...the crowd is one big organism . Kevin would never meet up with mom here at the end of Home Alone 2...they would simply not find each other :).

Scott Kleinberg

How can you not love the most beautiful Christmas tree in the world?

John S

Selfie Sticks should be Banned - We had an amazing night out despite the Morons walking down the Crowded street with these obnoxious selfie stick.

DoubleDeuce

Stop and see the tree , it's an NYC tradition for tourists !

Fatou Bah

Super crowded even in a snowy NYC night but the view of the tree is absolutely worth it.

Scott Kleinberg

It's the most iconic Christmas tree in all the world.

Adam Baker

This is the meaning of Christmas , where the tree gets lit at the most popular place in the world. Rockefeller Center. I can't wait to see the tree light up next week.

Karl With A "K"

The tree is amazing during Christmastime!

ALI ALAMEER

To enjoy the scene, come after midnight ... not crowded & relaxed atmosphere

Anna

You can't be in NYC during the holidays and not see the tree no matter how touristy it is

Roma Niduaza

The Christmas tree is a must see.

Dawn Star

Go on a WEEK NIGHT, especially around 10:00 P.M. - so nice! ....YOU'LL HAVE LIKE 70% less people getting in your way!!!!

Dwight Samuels

Everything !!!!

Nadia IssaBella

My all-time favourite Christmas tree !

Movie Mayor

Knowing her son's love of Christmas trees , Kevin McCallister's mom heads straight to the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to reunite with her lost son in 1992's "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" Read more

Syndicate Media Group

NYC [See] The Tree has been up since 11/30, lit up by the President himself and is sparkling brighter than ever!

The New York Daily News

PHOTO: Check out the crowd that gathered to view the Christmas tree and ice skaters at Rockefeller Plaza back in 1957, at the link! Read more

Marcela Luna

So cool! Fun for family activities

Trevyn Garland

Go inside the NBC Universal studio and go upstairs. Amazing view and there's like 10 people up here!

John Barnham

Christmas in NYC = Rockerfeller. It's so bloody festive

Cio

Lights are only on from 4:30pm until 10:30pm nightly. That's right, the lights are not on all night, and the guards don't want to hear that you came all the way from Jersey. And don't blame Obama.

Andrew Springer

It was packed! Best place to see tree without crowds is to approach from Today Show studios/Nintendo World... avoid 5th Avenue!!!

Mercedes Grohl

Most beautiful tree on earth.

NBC Nightly News

It's that time of year again... the tree is up! Come to Rockefeller Center and see it now or after it's lit on November 30th. Happy Holidays!

MC Photo & Travel

The tree is not lit 24 hours anymore. It goes off @11 or so at night.

Ana Rivera

Soooo in loveee ❤, just amazing!

chrissy spaziano

It's beautiful and very popular. So come dress warm.

RDW

The Worlds Most Famous Christmas Tree ! Literally, The Most Magical Place on Earth!http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockefeller_Center_Christmas_Tree

Julia Colosimo

Beautiful NYC treasure every Christmas . 🎄

Julie Saccocia-augustine

Absolutely Beautiful & great memories with my family!

Eda Maya

Better nite time.. Loved the angels as well ..

jiresell

Love it here at Christmas time !

Alex Chan

It is very crowded !

darcy myers

Magical, music & impromptu marriage proposals on the ice rink!

Anabel Alcaide

The most famous Christmas Tree of the World. #Beautiful!

Anabel Alcaide

The most famous Christmas Tree of the World. #Beautiful!

Rose

Lights go out at 11:30! Snap your pics before they pull the plug you late nighters

nicole s

Every year I visit the tree I feel the Christmas spirit ....Joy Joy Joy.

Nuri Jeon

Always crowded during Christmas .

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