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TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE? 2-2-15
Did the groundhog see his shadow, NYC? Celebrate either way with a wine tasting, hang outside at Soul on Ice, sports, and more tonight.
Art, Music, and Exercise: The Perfect Trio at Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
Who knew exercising could also be so musical and artistically graceful?
Starting mid-November through mid-March the Ice Rink at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden will be open for general admissions. Skating in the cool crisp air while enjoying music from the state-of-the-art sound system and twirling amidst magnificent sculptures is truly a romantic, yet cultured experience.
Don’t forget to stop by the Pavilion Café to power up! The café boasts an unobstructed panoramic view of the Sculpture Garden. Did I mention that they serve fresh wraps, gourmet pizzas, hot coco, and even wine and beer?
Bryant Park Has the Best of Both Worlds
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Watch out, Central Park. Sure, Bryant Park might not be New York’s most famous park, but definitely puts up some good competition. Here, it’s the best of both worlds: tall Manhattan skyscrapers surrounding a green lawn that features some of the most iconic New York events, like Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and the HBO Summer Movie Screenings.
Just one block from Times Square, the park is a popular lunch break getaway for the suits and ties, eating at Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio’s casual ‘wichcraft or at the Bryant Park Grill’s enviable patio space. For those looking to relax and soak up the few rays of Manhattan sunshine, there’s free Wi-Fi access as well as intermittent racks of books (Bryant Park is directly behind the New York Library). For those with children, the custom-built carousel is a must.
Bryant Park is always alive; every season comes a new batch of highly anticipated and high quality events. In the summer, the HBO Summer Film Festival screens free films for those on the lawn, and various concerts, including the GMA Summer Series and Broadway in Bryant Park. If you come in the winter, there are the independent merchants at the Holiday Shops as well as The Pond, a free-admission ice-skating rink that has been touted as NYC’s best.
Figure Skating at The Frog Pond
Every Bostonian know
s some of the best winter fun can be had at the Frog Pond in The Boston Common. While it’s no Rockefeller Center, it does provide a great time for the everyone. Located in America’s oldest park, ice skating here has become a favorite pastime for both residents and visitors. Saturday nights are the busiest times of the week with a nearly all adult crowd and romantic couples.
The entire area is lit up at night with spectacular holiday decorations and the twinkling lights. The nearby trees and stately homes lining Beacon Hill will surely guarantee a memorable time to be had by all.
In the warmer months, the Frog Pond is filled with just six inches of water transforming it into a wading pool with a spray fountain for adventurous individuals.
3. Lights Galore & More at Atlanta’s Holiday in Lights 12/1/09-1/3/2010
Celebrate the 2009 Holiday season in the winter wonderland that is now downtown Atlanta. Every year, Crawford and Company employees volunteer their time to install a dazzling winter scene in the 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park.
After strolling through the site, warm up with a nice cup of cocoa at restaurants in the Luckie Marietta District. Don’t forget your ice skates, because one of the parks most popular attractions is Atlanta’s only outdoor ice skating rink.
3. Enjoy All Things Holiday at Longwood Gardens 12/1/09-12/30/09
The world-famous Longwood Gardens puts on an incredible holiday season spectacular. The Gardens located at the historic Kennett Square has elegantly decorated trees, beautiful poinsettas, an outdoor light display, ice-skating, organ sing-a-longs, strolling choirs, and hand bell concerts throughout the holiday season. If that’s not everything you’ve ever wanted in an outdoor holiday event, we don’t know what is!
5. Indoor/Outdoor Ice Skating at River Rink 12/1/09-/12/31/09
The Blue Cross River Rink at Penn’s Landing, with its location overlooking the Delaware River, is an ideal place to take in the fresh winter season. Now in its 16th anniversary season, this Olympic sized rink is a holiday favorite for the month of December and beyond.
But if you’re not a fan of the cold, this rink has a solution for you. There is also an indoor facility, complete with a snack bar and game room, so you can enjoy the experience without getting your fingers cold.