Fall in NYC
With cinematic foliage arched over nearly every street, fall in NYC is a stunning spectacle. Catch new cultural seasons, Broadway shows and the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade.
2024 Fall Broadway Guide
Get ready for a season with sea shanties, Audra McDonald, an Andrew Lloyd Webber revival and a new take on a classic doomed love story.
Fall 2024 Arts Guide
Discover this season’s best arts and culture exhibits and performances throughout the five boroughs.
Indigenous Peoples' Day NYC: A Celebration
Native Americans from across the country celebrated their culture at Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Randall’s Island.
8 NYC Running Groups to Check Out
Meet NYC locals and experience new neighborhoods on foot by joining these local running clubs.
Thanksgiving Day Parade Hotels
Head to one of these 10 NYC hotels on November 23 for prime parade viewing.
Wine and Hip-Hop Festival Q&A
We talk to entrepreneur Jermaine Stone, the festival’s founder, about the unlikely pairing of his twin passions.
Fall in NYC: A Photo Gallery
As the air cools and the leaves change color, the City gives off a distinctive charm. It comes through during big events like the Village Halloween Parade and Thanksgiving Day Parade—and in quieter moments, when strolling around parks and historic neighborhoods.
HOTELS ALONG THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ROUTE
The hotels listed are directly on the Macy's parade route, each offering different room categories and parade-viewing options, based on availability.
1 Hotel Central Park
A true homage to Central Park, which is only a block away, 1 Hotel Central Park offers visitors a respite from busy New York life.
Hilton Club The Quin New York
Hilton Club The Quin New York offers seamless access to some of the City’s premier cultural landmarks.
Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
This Hilton Garden Inn offers an ideal Midtown location, one block from the Empire State Building and walking distance to Times Square and Madison Square Garden.
JW Marriott Essex House New York
JW Marriott Essex House has served as an icon in the NYC skyline since 1931.
Luma Hotel Times Square
Luma Hotel Times Square, located adjacent to Bryant Park, takes a modern approach to hospitality featuring complimentary WiFi, HD streaming, in-room Nespresso coffee and luxury amenities.
New York Hilton Midtown
This 1,931-room sophisticated international hotel is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
Residence Inn Times Square
The Residence Inn Times Square offers unique facilities to make guests feel right at home, and a great value for a stay of several weeks or just a few nights.
Trump International Hotel & Tower
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of Central Park and Columbus Circle.
CULTURAL THINGS TO DO THIS FALL
BAM Next Wave
New York City’s most daring survey of avant-garde performance takes place in Brooklyn.
Shirley Chisholm at 100
This collaboration with the Shirley Chisholm Project honors thecentennial of her birth with a major exhibition.
Metropolitan Opera 2024-2025 Season
The opera season encompasses favorites along with new productions.
Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Model trains navigate painstakingly crafted NYC miniatures.
ENJOY FALL SPORTS AND OUTDOORS
New York Knicks Basketball
Manhattan’s NBA team plays at Madison Square Garden.
Brooklyn Nets Basketball
The Brooklyn Nets are the up-and-comer in terms of local NBA teams. They play at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
New York Rangers Hockey
New York’s NHL Hockey team takes another run at the Stanley Cup.
Ice-Skating Rinks
Indoor and outdoor ice-skating rinks offer seasonal recreation throughout the five boroughs.
New York Jets Football
The Jets are one of NYC's two National Football League teams. See them in action at MetLife Stadium, a short train or bus ride from Manhattan.
New York Giants Football
The Giants are one of NYC's two National Football League teams. The team plays at MetLife Stadium, a quick train or bus ride from Manhattan.
GREAT NYC FALL LOCATIONS
Greenbelt Nature Center
This 5,000 square-foot nature center in the heart of Staten Island is home to receptions, meetings, exhibitions and private activities.
Central Park
An urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, the 843-acre park encompasses rolling fields, woodlands, trails and waterways, plus a number of family attractions.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
The largest park in Queens, which has served as the backdrop for countless iconic hip-hop music videos.
New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden features more than a million plants on 250 acres.