What Are the Differences Between Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center or Ice Skating at Bryant Park?Location: Both the Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park are centrally located near Midtown. They were within walking distance of where we were staying (Tempo by Hilton) and the popular, highly rated Hard Rock Hotel. Depending on the exact time of winter you go, Rockefeller Center can either be magical or underwhelming. If you are planning to visit before the Rockefeller tree goes up, you will see mostly construction. Before November 29, I would recommend skipping it and going to Bryant Park instead. Another important fact to note, which was a surprise to me, is that the Rockefeller Center rink is located underground so your immediate views are not the best. Bryant Park's rink is at ground level with really nice views of the surrounding buildings and shops. Cost: Another factor where Bryant Park wins over Rockefeller Center is cost. Ice skating at the Rinks at the Rockefeller Center starts at $28 for morning sessions. When the sun sets, you're looking at $54 per adult per ticket early in the season and $73 during peak days and times. By contrast, ice skating at Bryant Park is free if you bring your own skates or $27 to rent skates for an hour on the weekend in the evening (early in the season) with lower rates on weekdays and mornings. The highest price I've seen is $50 for peak days and times. With the amount you save by skating at Bryant Park, you can splurge on desserts, hot cocoa and more at the shops. Which brings me to...
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