Glide beneath the golden Prometheus statue where New Yorkers have been skating since 1936. There's a reason this rink shows up in every holiday movie: the soaring backdrop and twinkling lights make even wobbly beginners feel like they're in a snow globe.
Iconic NYC landmark
Historic 1936 rink
Prometheus statue backdrop
Classic winter tradition
Tips
🧣dress in layers, it gets chilly
📸best photos from the Prometheus side
⏰arrive 15 minutes early to check in
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Theater District
Glide beneath the golden Prometheus statue where New Yorkers have been skating since 1936. There's a reason this rink shows up in every holiday movie: the soaring backdrop and twinkling lights make even wobbly beginners feel like they're in a snow globe.
Iconic NYC landmark
Historic 1936 rink
Prometheus statue backdrop
Classic winter tradition
Tips
🧣dress in layers, it gets chilly
📸best photos from the Prometheus side
⏰arrive 15 minutes early to check in
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