Some people may disagree, but New York City is often at its best in the winter. It's hard to compete with the holiday atmosphere and the bustling shoppers, and The Big Apple is also home to one of the longest winter traditions in the country - ice skating at Rockefeller Center.

Lacing up the skates and setting forth on the iconic rink is on many people's bucket lists, whether they be expert skaters or can barely stand up on the ice. Of course, it isn't just the skating itself that makes the activity such a must-do, but the backdrop as well.

Watching over the rink is the instantly recognizable statue of Prometheus and if you're lucky enough to stop by during the holidays you'll be treated to the breathtaking Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.

A day on the rink requires a night spent relaxing, and a great way to do so is on a dinner cruise through New York Harbor. Sitting aboard the European-inspired Bateaux, you will be treated to one-of-a-kind view of the Manhattan skyline while enjoying delicious food and live music.