Manhattan - Midtown in January

December transforms Midtown into a holiday movie set. The Rockefeller Christmas tree, ice skating rink, and holiday window displays at Saks Fifth Avenue create pure magic. But you'll share it with half the world. January through March offers cheaper hotels and shorter theater lines, just bundle up — temperatures hover around 35°F. Spring blooms beautifully in nearby Central Park, and the weather's perfect for walking. Summer brings outdoor concerts to Bryant Park and rooftop bar season, though the subway platforms turn into saunas. September through November gives you the best of everything: comfortable temperatures, fall colors in Central Park, and the new Broadway season launches. Here's the insider tip: visit during the first week of January. The tourists have left, restaurants offer winter deals, and you can actually walk through Times Square without playing human bumper cars.