There are so many options for shopping in New York that it would take you years to visit every square foot of retail space. Tucked around the city’s biggest attractions are all kinds of stores such as Macy’s, Bergdorf Goodman and Tiffany and Co. As you explore NYC, you’ll probably hear locals pointing to different neighborhoods for shopping, so it’s best to know what you’re looking for before you start looking. To help you out, we explain below where to find the best stores in New York.
Shopping in SoHo
Shopping in SoHo should definitely be part of your New York vacation. SoHo light between Houston Street, Canal Street, Sixth Avenue and Lafayette Street. And the buildings in SoHo are known for their atmospheric appearance with streets of clinker bricks. In SoHo you will find not only very cute little stores but also Prada, Chanel, Coach, H&M, Alex & Ani and Victoria’s Secret. Best to store in SoHo on a weekday because it can get very crowded on weekends.
Shopping in Broadway
Broadway is a never-ending shopping street! The street is as long as twenty kilometers and it stretches all the way to Manhatten Island. During your walk on BbroadwayYou will pass dozens of unusual stores that are really worth visiting. And get a nice impression of how real New Yorkers live. There is also a large Nike store on Broadway, with five floors full of sneakers and sportswear. Also located here are stores of Banana Republic, Levi’s, H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, Prada and many others.
Shopping in the Meatpacking District
The Meatpacking District is a great starting place for a fun day of shopping. In the cute little stores, you’ll find original items you won’t find in Europe. The Meatpacking District in New York is located in the Manhattan borough, di from West 14th Street to Gansevoort Street, and from the Hudson River to Hudson Street.
Shopping on Fifth Avenue in New York
5th Avenue and Madison Avenue, which run parallel to each other, are known for the many stores of major designers. If you want to store at Calvin Klein, Prada or upscale department stores Bergdorf Goodman and Saks, or if you just want to browse the window displays, you’ve come to the right place. Even if the stores are beyond your budget and you can only window shop, Fifth Avenue is still worth it. Real must-sees are NikeTown, the huge Apple Store and Abercrombie & Fitch! By the way, you can also find stores with more pleasant prices, such as H&M.
Shopping in Times Square
If you like shopping then Times Square is the place to be. The place is bursting with trendy stores where you will find all the well-known brands. Fun stores in Times Square that you must have seen are:
- Forever 21 (trendy clothing store for the true shop-aholic)
- M&M Mega Store (if you like sweets)
- Hershey’s Chocolate World (chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate)
- Tasty D-light (delicious low-calorie ice cream, great in the summer)
- Crumbs Bake Shop (cupcakes and other delicious pastries)
Shopping at Macy's in New York
Macy’s in New York is the largest department store in the city. It covers the entire block in Herald Square and has 11 floors. And it is located at Herald Square. At Macy’s you will find the most famous fashion brands such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. but its collection of sportswear, household items, kitchen gadgets, furniture and beds is also larger than any other store in New York. And if you go through the wrought-iron doors at Macy’s in New York at 34th Street and Herald Square be sure to take the fabulous wooden escalator to one of the floors. This alone is an experience in itself.
Opening hours stores in New York
Store opening hours in New York City vary. Some stores such as so-called “delis” are often open 24 hours a day. These are the stores where you sell food, drinks and drugstore items. Most other stores open their doors between 8 and 10 am and close again between 9 – 10 pm.
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