Spend Thanksgiving in the Big Apple with a Sprinter Van Rental in NYC

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Thanksgiving Day celebrates a bountiful harvest and it is a time of expressing gratitude. It is also a time we spend with our families and enjoy togetherness. Some families travel to other cities or other states to spend Thanksgiving with close kin, some stay home and have extended families come over instead, and yet other families just want to go travel by themselves and leisurely enjoy the holiday. Whichever is the case, a sprinter van rental in NYC always comes in handy.

 

We are giving you a list of things you can do with family in NYC on Thanksgiving in case you decide to spend it here.

 

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

 

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade commences at 77th Street then pass through Central Park West, then Columbus Circle along Central Park South, along 6th Avenue, and along 34th Street to Macy's Herald Square.

 

This annual parade is a much-awaited tradition among New Yorkers as it signals the beginning of the Holiday Season. The festivities feature marching bands, giant balloons, celebrities, the lovely Rockettes, floats, Santa's sleigh and other attractions. A day before that is the balloon inflation at the American Museum of Natural History area, where you and the kids can watch the giant inflated versions of your beloved characters – like Spiderman, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Kermit the Frog, Buzz Lightyear, Sonic the Hedgehog – come to life.

 

Visit http://www.macys.com/parade to know more about this year's festivities and lineup and to know more about the route.

 

NYC Attractions and Landmarks

 

Most offices and establishments are closed on Thanksgiving. However, there are a few attractions and landmarks that are open for people to enjoy.

 

You can get a sprinter van rental in NYC and take the kids to see the animals at the Central Park Zoo (http://www.centralparkzoo.com) or to see wax figures of their favorite celebrities and historical figures at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum 234 West 42nd Street (http://www.madametussauds.com/NewYork/).

 

You can also take the family to see NYC's most popular landmark, the Statue of Liberty, on Liberty Island in the New York Harbor. Just take a ferry from Battery Park City or even from New Jersey.

 

If you want to have a romantic Thanksgiving at night, head to Top of the Rock Observation Deck (http://www.topoftherocknyc.com), which is a 6-level observatory on the top of the Art Deco skyscraper at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on 50th Street. The upper decks are 850 feet above street level, so you will have a romantically splendid view of some of the city's famous landmarks, as well as of the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, and the Hudson River.

 

We are giving you a few ideas on what you can do in NYC on Thanksgiving Day. There are attractions and establishments that are open to the public. If you are on a trip and have no family in the Big Apple, there are a few restaurants that will be open to serve you and your family some Thanksgiving fare.

 

Aureole

 

This is an elegant resto at 34 East 61st Street. Call (212) 319-1660 or log on to http://www.charliepalmer.com/Properties/Aureole/NY/ for reservations.

 

Rosa Mexicano

 

Enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with a Mexican twist at Rosa Mexicano. It has locations at Union Square and at Lincoln Center. Take a look at its menu at http://rosamexicano.com/ChefsCorner/FlavorsofMexico/tabid/92/Default.aspx.

 

Gallagher's Steak House

 

Enjoy a four-course Thanksgiving Dinner at Gallagher's Steak House. Visit its Web site at http://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com/.

 

Gotham Bar & Grill

 

Head over to Gotham Bar & Grill at 12 East 12 Street, New York, for a three-course menu plus wine or caviar. Call (212) 620-4020 or visit its Web site at http://www.gothambarandgrill.com/.

 

Le Cirque

 

Le Cirque will be serving a four-course Thanksgiving menu featuring traditional Thanksgiving fare and classic “Le Cirque” dishes. Visit http://www.lecirque.com/.

 

Keen's Steakhouse

 

Try out Keen's Steakhouse and enjoy a menu that includes Lobster and Prime Rib, and other traditional Thanksgiving fare. Log on to http://www.keens.com/ for more information.

 

Blaue Gans

 

Blaue Gans is an Austro-German restaurant in Tribeca. Log on to http://kg-ny.com/blaue-gans.

 

Cibo Restaurant

 

This midtown restaurant serves Tuscan-inspired American cuisine. On Thanksgiving, a three-course dinner menu awaits you. Visit http://www.cibonyc.com.

 

Virgil's BBQ

 

How about a Thanksgiving menu with smoked turkey? Try out Virgil's BBQ in Times Square. See http://www.virgilsbbq.com/ for more information.

 

Other restaurants worth checking out are:

 

 

Thanksgiving is one of the most widely celebrated American holidays. It is also a very popular travel time for many people. And, needless to say, New York City is one of the most popular Thanksgiving destinations. So if you are planning a trip to the Big Apple, get a sprinter van rental in NYC for your transportation needs, book hotels early, and plan out the things you will be doing.

 

However, while Thanksgiving Thursday is busy and hectic for the entire family, we know that most of us are gearing for the chaotic deal and bargain hunting on Friday. Black Friday gives us the ultimate midtown Manhattan experience. And regardless of our individual shopping goals, the secret to any successful Black Friday haul is good planning and an early start. It is best to know your options ahead of time for you to be able to go directly where you need to shop and line up with hundreds of other consumers before the stores open.

 

Now, allow us to give you a few of New York City's best Black Friday spots.

 

Clothes and Fashion Items

 

SoHo is a great destination for fashion savvy shoppers looking for bargains. You may want to start in the morning as it might get very busy later in the day. There are small boutiques in the neighborhood that open early and offer great deals on apparel and other fashion items.

 

For those looking for household items and accessories, the SoHo Antique Fair and Flea Market might have something for you, too.

 

Signature and Luxury Items

 

If you are into luxury or signature labels, then head over to Tiffany, Barney's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman in Midtown East in the upper 50s.

 

For Gadgets and Electronic Stuff

 

If you are looking for gadgets like laptops, digital cameras, tablets, computer accessories, and gaming consoles, Circuit City and Best Buy might be your best bets at getting good bargains. These stores have multiple locations in the Manhattan area and since they open as early as 5 in the morning, you might want to set your alarm clocks really early.

 

Make sure to book a sprinter van rental in NYC to drive you around in the Big Apple on Thanksgiving Day. It is also helpful if you plan to go on a shopping frenzy with friends or with family on Black Friday. There is nothing more convenient than not worrying about where to park as you hop from one shopping spot to another and having all that space for your shopping bags and all your loot.

 

A sprinter van rental in NYC can accommodate up to 10 people.

 

 

 

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