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NYC: Free ice-skating at Bryant Park
Posted by: Kate Appleton, Friday, Nov 6, 2009, 4:02 PM

The holiday season really is the city's most wonderful time of year, and it's already getting in motion. At lunchtime today, the Pond at Bryant Park and 125 surrounding holiday shops opened. Passersby crowded around the rink, even climbing onto the park's café chairs to glimpse the synchronized Haydenettes and other professional skaters. Workers were putting the finishing touches on Celsius, a two-story rinkside restaurant and lounge.

Opening day at the Pond at Bryant Park
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Opening day at the Pond at Bryant Park (Kate Appleton)
Open through January 24, 2010, the Pond has a prime midtown location between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues—in view of the Chrysler and Empire State buildings. It's the only free ice-skating rink in New York City, although skate rentals will set you back $12.

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Was here yesterday and saw the show! the synchronized team Haydenettes was so cool to watch as were the other performers!

will be spending a lot of time here this winter!

Posted By Tricia on November 7, 2009, 10:16 AM

Whenever I read articles about NYC I'm envious because it's such an expensive place to visit (free ice skating not withstanding!). However, we're headed there for December Christmas fun because we discovered we could rent a timeshare right in mid-town Manhattan! We used http://www.redweek.com and are spending way less than any of the decent hotels would cost. We're excited!

Posted By Kathleen on November 10, 2009, 5:13 PM

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