Whimsical New York City Snow Globes (Perfect for Gift Giving)
Who is looking for a gorgeous New York City snow globe? I mean, who doesn’t love a beautiful snow globe? There’s something so nostalgic and gleeful about picking up and shaking a snow globe and watching those little flakes gently fall down over the miniature world trapped inside the globe. I know I have an overwhelming sense of childlike wonder whenever I see one.
Everytime you shake a New York City snow globe it’s as if you’ve magically traveled into the scene or fond memory you’ve had in the city.
Looking to share the spirit of the Big Apple with these New York City snow globes that make amazing gifts for yourself, coworkers, or loved ones who are NYC fans? Dream of being in NYC with the sprinkling snow and glitter with these whimsical NYC snow globes, whether it’s for you or someone else who has or hasn’t been to New York yet, these are always a fun way to ‘escape’ to NYC at your home or office or see iconic landmarks like views of the Empire State Building from home!
Bring the spirit of NYC to your home or anyone on your gift-giving list this year’s home! Also, if you’re holiday shopping, be sure to check out these fun and festive New York City Christmas ornaments!
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NYC Snow Globes Perfect for Gifting
Silver Musical NYC Snow Globe
This classic New York snow globe that plays music! This New York City snowglobe features iconic city landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Chrysler Building.
Better yet, this snow globe also plays music! That’s right, and they couldn’t have paired a better song to this NYC snow globe, it plays “New York, New York” so when you shake your globe to make it snow you have one of the most legendary songs about NYC playing too!
This snow globe only weighs 1.5 pounds, which makes it great for shipping if you need to send it as a gift and measures at 6 inches high. Shop here.
Colorful NYC Snow Globe with Music
We love this colorful New York snow globe that plays music! This New York City snowglobe features iconic city landmarks including the skyline featuring the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Flatiron Building, and Grand Central Terminal inside of the globe and on the base of this New York City snow globe you have the skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, and New York inscribed.
Just like our last New York City snowglobe, this one also plays the hit song, “New York, New York,” so you will completely set the scene at home when you shake your snowglobe and watch the snowfall with this famous tune on in the background. I am already singing it in my head thinking about it!
This New York snow globe makes a great gift and measures 6 inches high. Shop here.
Saks Fifth Avenue New York City Snow Globe
This New York City snow globe by Saks Fifth Avenue is not only a great gift but a great collector’s item! This exclusive NYC snow globe is only available at Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the most popular and legendary department stores in the city.
Inside this New York snow globe there are some of the city’s favorite landmarks with visitors including the Empire State Building, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Chrysler Building, and of course the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store!
We love all of the details on this 6-inch snow globe that also plays the classic hit, “New York, New York.” The perfect keepsake for anyone who has been to New York or dreams of coming to New York! Shop on Saks.
They even have a NYC skyline snow globe wine stopper too!
Bloomingdale’s New York City Snow Globe
Another collector’s keepsake, this time a gorgeous New York City snow globe by Bloomingdale’s! This exclusive NYC snow globe is only available at Bloomingdale’s, one of the most famous department stores in the city.
This New York snow globe is decked out in the holiday theme with glittery snow and an iconic skyline scene along with a few of your favorite holiday characters. You can also find other famous NYC landmarks in this keepsake including the city’s most famous skyscrapers!
Each year, they unveil a new NYC snowglobe, so it’s worth getting one each year and starting a collection!
The height of this beauty comes in just under 5 inches tall and features exclusive pieces you won’t find anywhere else! Shop at Bloomingdale’s.
Yellow Taxi NYC Snow Globe
Last but not least in the regular-size New York City snow globes featuring the famous yellow checkered taxi cabs! This colorful NYC snow globe is great for kids because of how colorful and fun this one is!
The base of the water globe is a classic New York cab and on the inside of the glass dome are famous city landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Chrysler Building to name a few!
This NYC snow globe measures at around 5 inches in height and really makes for the perfect gift, collectible, souvenir, or keepsake for New York fans! Shop here.
Macy’s New York City Snow Globe
This New York City snow globe features Macy’s flagship store along with iconic New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty. I personally love the base of this snow globe too as it features the sign for the 34th Street Herald Square subway stop!
There are two sizes, the large Macy’s New York City snow globe that’s 5.3″ in height and the small Macy’s New York City snow globe that’s 2.6″ in height. So you can find the perfect size for your home or gift! Shop at Macy’s.
2023 Macy’s Collector’s Edition Thanksgiving Day Parade Snow Globe
One of the most cherished holiday traditions every Thanksgiving in New York City since 1924 is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! If you can’t see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person, you can watch it from home along with millions of others.
OR you can shake and watch the snow fall over the miniature parade and iconic character floats in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade snow globe! Each year Macy’s releases a new one and if you’re lucky, a few from the following year may still be available (if you missed your chance the year before).
These New York City snow globes are 6.2″ in height and it perfectly capture the magic of the day along with Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square. Shop at Macy’s.
Mini NYC Snow Globes
Small Saks Fifth Avenue New York City Snow Globe
This is a slightly smaller version of the New York City snow globe by Saks Fifth Avenue featured above with just a few differences! This NYC snow globe is not only a great gift but a great collector’s item! This exclusive NYC snow globe is only available at Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the most popular and legendary department stores in the city.
Inside this New York snow globe there are some of the city’s favorite landmarks with visitors including the Empire State Building, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Chrysler Building, and of course the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store!
We love all of the details on this 4.5-inch snow globe and it makes the perfect keepsake for anyone who has been to New York or dreams of coming to New York! Shop on Saks.
Mini Silver NYC Snow Globe
We love this classic silver mini New York snow globe featuring iconic city landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Chrysler Building. All of the features inside the snow globe and the base are in metallic silver.
This snow globe is smaller, measuring just over 4.5 inches in height making it a perfect keepsake, souvenir, or small gift for any NYC lover or anyone dreaming of visiting the city! Shop here.
Mini Colorful NYC Snow Globe
This colorful mini New York snow globe features famous city landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building with hand-painted details. The entire water globe is in color and the base also reads New York with the Empire State Building also on the base between New and York.
This snow globe is smaller, measuring at 3.5 inches in height making it a perfect small gift for anyone dreaming of visiting the city whether they’ve been here or not yet! Shop here.
Starry Night Mini New York City Snow Globe
This is one of the most precious and adorable mini New York City snow globes money can buy! This New York City snow globe features the city skyline and is Rockefeller Center Christmas-themed themed complete with Central Park skaters under the night stars with the skyline glowing in the back on the base.
This colorful NYC snow globe also features famous landmarks in the city like the Empire State Building lit up in Christmas colors like it actually does on Christmas day, the Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler Building, a horse-drawn carriage from Central Park, a snowman, and trees!
This New York snow globe is perfect for holiday gift-giving and measures at 3.5 inches tall! Shop here.
Big Apple Shaped Snow Globe
This is a fun NYC snow globe paying homage to the city’s nickname, the Big Apple! The glass dome is in the shape of an apple with the apple stem and leaf attached the top. On the base of this New York snow globe, you can find the words New York inscribed over the Brooklyn Bridge and NYC skyline in the backdrop all in color and hand-painted.
Inside the glass dome, you can find famous city landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and the Statue of Liberty to name a few. This New York City snow globe measures at 4 inches in height making it a great in-between size and perfect for any desk or shelf in a NYC lover’s home! Shop here.
Mini New York Snow Globe
This colorful mini, handcrafted New York snow globe features famous city landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building with hand-painted details inside the water globe.
On the base of this New York snow globe, you can find the words New York inscribed over the Brooklyn Bridge and NYC skyline in the backdrop all in color.
This snow globe is smaller, measuring at 2.5 inches in height making it a perfect small gift for anyone dreaming of visiting or revisiting NYC one day or just love this city! Shop here.
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