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Pond at Bryant Park It's free to skate at New York City's newest ice-skating rink in Bryant Park. The Pond at Bryant Park is a 170' x 100' state-of-the-art skating rink. Ice skate rentals are $12 and skating lessons are also available. Nearby, you can stop for a hot toddy at the Ice Cafe or do some holiday shopping at the Fêtes de Noël outdoor holiday market. http://www.bryantpark.org/thepond Where: Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd St. & 5th and 6th Ave. When: Now thru January 25 Open Monday thru Thursday from 8:00am until 10:00pm Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am until midnight. Rockefeller Center Ice-Skating Rink Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is an essential New York City winter experience. Admission prices vary by time of year, day of the week, and time of day. During peak times, it will cost you $19 per adult and $12.50 per child. You can always get the latest info on hours of operation and admission prices by calling 212-332-7654. http://www.rapatina.com/iceRink/ Where: Rockefeller Center between 47th and 50th St. & 5th and 7th Ave. When: Now thru January 9 Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers The Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers offers ice skating in New York City year-round. The rink welcomes skaters of all ages and ability levels for general skating, figure skating, hockey training and league play, and more.212-336-6100 http://www.chelseapiers.com/sr01.htm Where: Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, 23rd Street & the Hudson River When: The rink is open year-round and open to the public for general skating as follows: * Mondays and Fridays -- 1:30-5:20PM * Tuesdays and Thursdays -- 1:30-4:50PM * Wednesdays -- 1:30-3:50PM * Saturdays and Sundays -- 1:00-3:50PM Wollman Rink in Central Park There's nothing more picturesque than skating in Central Park. The Trump Wollman Rink is located near the east side of the Park, just steps away from the Central Park Zoo and The Plaza Hotel. The rink offers ice hockey, a skating school, and party facilities. (212) 439-6900 http://www.wollmanskatingrink.com Where: Central Park near entrance at Central Park South (59th St.) and 6th Ave. When: Open October 23, 2008 thru April 5, 2009 during the following hours: * Mondays and Tuesdays -- 10:00AM-2:30PM * Wednesdays and Thursdays -- 10:00AM-10:00PM * Fridays and Saturdays -- 10:00AM-11:00PM * Sundays -- 10:00AM-9:00PM Lasker Rink in Central Park The Lasker Pool & Rink in Central Park converts from a swimming pool in the summer to an ice-skating rink during the winter months. Lasker hosts skating, adult and youth hockey, and lessons for all ages and abilities.917-492-3856 http://www.laskerskatingrink.com/ Where: Central Park, mid-Park between 106th and 108th Streets When: Open to the public during the following hours: * Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays -- 10:00AM-3:45PM * Tuesdays -- 10:00AM-3:30PM, 8:00-10:00PM * Fridays -- 10:00AM-3:45PM, 7:00-11:00PM * Saturdays -- 1:00-11:00PM * Sundays -- 12:30-4:30P • Polar Rink at the American Museum of Natural History This year, you can go ice skating at the American Museum of Natural History. The brand new Polar Rink is located on the Arthur Ross Terrace, with views of the glowing Rose Center for Earth and Space and a twinkling 17-foot-tall polar bear as a centerpiece. Tickets will be $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, and $8 for children 3-12 years old, and include skate rental. 212-769-5200. http://www.amnh.org/museum/polarrink/ Where: Central Park, mid-Park between 106th and 108th Streets When: Open November 22, 2009 thru February 29, 2009 during the following hours: * Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays -- 12:00-8:00PM * Fridays -- 12:00-11:00PM * Saturdays and holidays -- 11:00AM-11:00PM * Sundays -- 11:00AM-8:00PM Seaport Ice There's another new ice skating rink in town at the South Street Seaport. Seaport Ice is an 8,000-square-foot outdoor rink with riverfront views. Admission is just $5 and skate rentals are $7.(212) SEA-PORT http://www.southstreetseaport.com/ Where: Pier 17, South Street and Fulton Street in lower Manhattan When: Now thru February 28 From 10:00AM-10:00PM every day. |
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