So yesterday we went to see the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller center. It was crowded. There were areas were social distancing was difficult.
Here are some tips to make life a little easier.
First things first. Is it free?!! YES!
Here we go:
Enter by 6th ave and West 50th St by Radio City Music Hall (there will be a sign and a line for the tree on your right)
At the end of the line there will be a QR barcode you need to scan with your phone. When you scan it with the camera on your phone, it will open a webpage ; click on it. (On my iPhone 11 Pro it opened up safari. I had to CLICK IT) It will direct you to a webpage where you will fill out your information. This will include your phone number so they can text you. Then they will give you a number and a wait time, mine was NW-24 (remember it) with a ten minute wait.
Just move to the side until they text you to show your info to the directing staff (they are wearing fluorescent yellow jackets).
After you give them your number they will lead you to these big social distancing circles on the ground. Follow them.
Voila! you should be viewing the Rockefeller Christmas Tree now!!
Other things to know.
There is a photographer who will take a souvenir photo and print it right away. He charged us $30 for a big one. There is a smaller $20 one. He takes credit cards.
Next, THE BATHROOM! There is the entrance to Rockefeller Center to your left as you exit the tree viewing area. Go in there if you need to use the bathroom and ask the guard to tell you where it is. He will guide you downstairs, straight through the doors. Keep walking and you will see them on your right (it’s deep in there).
Parking. If you’re driving into the city, just find something a few blocks away from the epicenter. Look at the signs and you should be ok.
Other things to do in the area.
We visited the American Girl’s Store which was fun for my daughters.
Next time we go we may visit the Ice Rink, The Lego Store and Top of the Rock.
Hope this helped you!!
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