Hotel at a Glance: Renaissance New York Hotel 57

Set in Midtown East, this posh 4-star hotel is within walking distance of many iconic attractions. Guests of the Renaissance are just 5 minutes from upscale fashions at the flagship Bloomingdale’s store and Magnolia Bakery’s famous cupcakes, and about 10 minutes from Central Park’s walking paths.

• Fireside Lounge: Whimsical sculptures and leather wing-back chairs decorate this eclectic space dreamed up by designer Jordan Mozer.
• In-room amenities include marble bathrooms with Aveda products.
• French cuisine such as boeuf bourguignon pairs with craft cocktails at the hotel’s Opia restaurant and bar.

Midtown Manhattan: Iconic Sights and Shops Along Fifth Avenue

Midtown East refers to a 17-block stretch of central Manhattan between Fifth Avenue and the East River. The area is known for some of New York’s most famous landmarks, including Rockefeller Center—home to the iconic outdoor ice-skating rink, the Today show, and Saturday Night Live—and Grand Central Terminal, the world’s sixth-most-visited tourist attraction. Though in recent years Grand Central has filled with upscale restaurants and shops, it still serves as a major transportation hub with subway lines, Metro trains, and ziplines heading all over the city.

A stroll down Fifth Avenue is a world-renowned shopping experience: the street is filled with luxury boutiques and flagship department stores, including the original Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. For a little tranquility in the middle of the city, follow Fifth up to the southeast corner of Central Park. Just a few feet off the street is the Pond, which is spanned by a stone bridge. A little farther north, you’ll find the heart of Central Park Zoo.

Another New York landmark towers over Madison Avenue, opposite Rockefeller Center and the 24-foot-tall Atlas statue out front. The late 19th-century neo-Gothic St. Patrick’s Cathedral occupies an entire city block and holds Mass more than 2,400 times every year.

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See the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes While You Visit NYC This Holiday Season

With tickets starting at $55, Groupon customers can get their hands on some of the best seats to see the Radio City Rockettes in their Christmas Spectacular on November 11–January 2. The visually stunning, crowd-pleasing show uses Vincente Minelli’s classic 1933 costumes, 3D-animated backdrops, a soundtrack of Yuletide classics, and, of course, the troupe’s trademark precision kicklines to celebrate the excitement and nostalgic cheer of the most wonderful time of the year. Click the link below to learn more.

The Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular, From $55

Get discounted tickets to the Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. Orchestra and mezzanine seats available.