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New York City Shopping

While a few traditional malls exist in the Big Apple, much of the shopping action occurs in celebrated commercial districts, mammoth stores, and teeny specialty shops. You can find everything here—it’s just a little more spread out than in other cities.

Visit family-friendly Times Square for souvenirs, SoHo for pricey boutiques, the East Village for more affordable designer wear, and the Diamond District for jewelry bargains. Must-see institutions like F.A.O. Schwartz and Tiffany & Co. have made Fifth Avenue candy-bar famous. The daddy of all department stores, Macy’s, takes up a full city block. For killer deals, watch local publications for sample sales and close-out sales. But about those ubiquitous street vendors…the buyer should beware. Streetside wares may be counterfeit, stolen, or substandard.

Brooklyn
Kings Plaza Shopping

Manhattan
Bloomingdale’s
Fortunoff
IKEA
Lord and Taylor
Macy’s
Manhattan Mall
Saks Fifth Avenue
South Street Seaport

Queens
Queens Center

Staten Island
Staten Island Mall