10:30 am: Grab a cup of coffee at Café Grumpy

Find it on The Rink level of 30 Rockefeller Plaza

Start your day without a fresh cup of joe? Not when you have a full itinerary ahead of you, and Café Grumpy is the perfect place to begin. You can pair your morning coffee with small bites like muffins and croissants (we recommend the almond croissant) — and even grab a bag or two of fresh beans for the coffee lover in your life.

Now that you’re caffeinated…

12 pm: Fill up with a midday meal at 5 Acres

Make your way back to Rink Level

With gift shopping now complete, it’s time for lunch at Chef Greg Baxtrom’s Rockefeller Center restaurant, 5 Acres. The all-day menu consists of hearty favorites for the whole family — like the 5A Burger, mac ‘n’ cheese, and eggplant parmesan. If you’re feeling something lighter, opt for the oysters or Caesar salad.

For grab-and-go options, check out the Under 30 Rock offerings.

In case you want something sweet, too…

2 pm: Go ice skating at The Rink

The Rink at Rockefeller Center is located between 49th and 50th Streets, right in front of 30 Rock

There’s nothing like ice skating under the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to get you into the holiday spirit; it’s a classic winter must-do. And if you need a place to warm up post-skating, the Après Skate Chalets Presented by Balsam Hill should do the trick — just make sure to reserve them here. Even if you’re not cozying up in a chalet, you can still enjoy on-the-go food and beverage service from 21 Greenpoint and Other Half Brewing.

Now, it’s time to meet someone special…

4:30 pm: Be one of the first to experience The Beam at Top of the Rock

Find it a block over on 50th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues

The sun is setting earlier and earlier, but that only means you don’t have to stay out late to enjoy the best sights the city has to offer. Top of the Rock is the only place with sweeping, unobstructed views of New York City's most famous landmarks. This December also marks a new chapter at Top of the Rock: The Beam. The new addition invites visitors to recreate “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper,” the iconic photo depicting 11 ironworkers lunching on steel beam during the construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. You’ll be lifted 12 feet above the deck, rotated 180 degrees, and granted an amazing view of Central Park and beyond. Tickets will be available from November 20, and each guest will walk away with a digital photo of the experience. Get your tickets here.

Before you go…

7:30 pm: End your day by the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

You can’t miss it in front of 30 Rockefeller Plaza

Draped in 50,000 energy-efficient LED lights and topped with a sparkling Swarovski star, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a New York holiday icon. The Christmas Tree is open to the public and the most picturesque place to end your day. Be sure to head to The Rink steps for a professional photo (available from November 30) to commemorate the day!