Tour New York’s Window Wonderlands

Bergdorf Goodman

Bergdorf wishes you an “Inspired” holiday with its “The Arts”–titled windows, celebrating creativity from literature—depicted by a crimson library—to this theater window, where the performer makes a dramatic entrance beneath a flashing, retro marquis. At 5th Avenue and 58th Street. Photo by Ricky Zehavi, courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman

Barneys

Have a “BAZ DAZZLED” holiday! Director and costume designer power couple Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin designed these fantastical scenes. Elphresh the elf dances amidst 9-ft tall rainbow chrome mushrooms in this "LOVE" window, performing twice every hour. At Madison Avenue and 61st Street. Photo via thewindow.barneys.com

Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany delights with windows harking back to the elegance of '50s and '60s New York, as graphic figures frolic in the City's holiday landscape. A light show commemorating the 75th anniversary of the 1939 New York World's Fair fireworks display, created for the Tiffany Diamond, dazzles every 15 minutes from 4pm until midnight. At 5th Avenue and 57th Street.

Lord & Taylor

Lord & Taylor's windows take viewers on a journey through an enchanted mansion, in a whimsical yet modern ode to the building's century of history. "The Heritage Gallery" is highlighted in this display. At 5th Avenue and 39th Street. Photo by Getty Images for Lord & Taylor

Saks Fifth Avenue

Saks transforms 5th Avenue into “An Enchanted Experience,” with a first-of-a-kind show complete with video projections, LEDs, and strobe lights depicting the glamorous Art Deco style of the 1920s. At 5th Avenue and 50th Street. Photo by Getty Images for Saks

Henri Bendel

Visit Bendel’s enchanted garden—this magical vintage landscape is filled with sparkling accessories, evergreen Cyprus trees, cobblestones, fountains, and Louise the Elephant. At 5th Avenue and 56th Street. Photo courtesy Henri Bendel

Bloomingdale's

Bloomies highlights New York's glitz and glamour, and goes high-tech with interactive windows featuring games and opportunities to interact with the retailer’s social media channels. Photo by BFA, Matteo Prandoni

Macy's

The “Santa’s Journey to the Stars”-themed windows at the Herald Square flagship trace the adventures of a boy’s imaginary space journey with St. Nick, showcasing planet-scapes, custom-designed toys, and an interactive game. At 34th Street-Herald Square. Photo by Kent Miller Studios for Macy's Inc.