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New York is the Mecca of shopping. From designer shops on Madison Avenue to avant garde boutiques in Greenwich Village to discount stores, electronics emporiums, music, books, etc. New York offers plenty to please every pocketbook and every lifestyle.
There is something for everyone in every price range in New York.
Barnes & Noble: Locations all over the city. Broadway & 17th St., 6th Ave. & 22nd St., 5th Ave. & 36th St., 6th Ave. & 8th St., 4 Astor Place, 47th St. & 3rd Ave., 5th Ave. & 48th St. Broadway & 66th St. and many more. Manhattan biggest book store. Or buy online by clicking here
Bloomingdales: 1000 Third Avenue (at
59th St.) Occupying an entire square block, Manhattan's fashionable eastside
department store has been offering the world's finest in fashion and home
furnishings since 1927.Bloomingdale's is popular with New Yorkers and
tourists alike and is affectionately kn
own as Bloomie's.
Century 21: 22 Cortlandt St. (1/2 block from Broadway, downtown Manhattan). The "downtown" department store has Huge variety of Men's, Ladies & Children's Clothing and Shoes, Lingerie, Linens, Cosmetics, Accessories, Handbags, Luggage, Housewares, Giftware, Electronics at great prices.
H&M: 5th Ave & 51st St , 34th St & Broadway, 558 Broadway (SOHO).
Clothes for every taste at unbeatable prices.
Lord & Taylor: 424 5th Ave. (at 38th St.) Renowned department store sells a variety of formal and business casual wear.
Macy’s: Broadway at 34th Street. One of NYC's most famous icons of shopping opened in 1902. With 10 floors and half a million items for sale.
Saks Fifth Ave.: 611 5th Ave. One of the most famous retailers in the world, this elegant department store has been dressing the well-heeled since 1902. Saks Fifth Avenue welcomes all to shop amid its luxurious environment for men's and women's clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances and accessories.
South Street Seaport: Fulton St & East River. Shopping complex. Lots of clothing stores and restaurants. The view of the Brooklyn Bridge is spectacular from the top floor of the shopping mall.
Note: Sellers of fake Rolex watches, Fendi, Gucci and Coach bags are stationed on sidewalks on 5th Ave. while Canal Street is lined with a huge number stores and street vendors that sell counterfeit watches and clothes. Don't be fooled.
Do not buy electronics from the stores on Fifth Ave.; they have a bad reputation of selling refurbished equipment to tourists. Avoid them.
The following stores are reliable retailers for computers, electronics and home products.
B&H: 34th St & 9th Ave. The store for photographic equipment and accessories.
Best Buy: 23rd St. & 6th Ave, 86 Street & Lexington Ave.
Circuit City: 14th St. & 4th Ave., 86th St & 2nd Ave., 81st St. &
Broadway
J&R Music World, Computer World: Park Row (across the street from City Hall Park)
Marks Place: there are many music stores on St. Marks. You can buy new and used official, rare, and bootleg cd's, and vinyl records.
Best Buy: 23rd St. & 6th Ave, 86 Street & Lexington Ave.
Circuit City: 14th St. & 4th Ave., 86th St & 2nd Ave., 81st St. & Broadway
J&R Music World, Computer World: Park Row (across the street from City Hall Park)
VirginMegaStore: Broadway & 45 Street
Musical Instruments and Accessories
Go to 48th Street between Broadway and 6th Ave. and you will find a number of stores specialized in musical instruments and accessories. Names like Sam Ash, Alex Music, Rudy's Music Stop, 48th Street Custom Guitars.
You can get perfumes at any of the department stores listed above, but if you want to get a great deal, go to the wholesale perfume area at Broadway between 27th and 30th St. The stores don't look too pretty but the perfumes are real deals.
Modell's: 51 E 42nd St, 200 Broadway (downtown), 1293 Broadway (32 St). Sporting goods for the family at affordable prices.
Paragon Sports: Broadway & 18 St. New York's finest sports specialty store. From "Pro" Golf to Tennis, backpacking, travel clothing, travel luggage, commercial quality Fitness Equipment to In-Line Skates, Bicycles to Team Sports, Scuba Diving to Skiing, Snowboards to Running. You’ll find everything you need at Paragon.
EMS: 20 W. 61st
St., 591 Broadway (at Prince St.). Wide variety of gear and clothing for
outdoor enthusiasts, from backpacks and insulated parkas to cycling gear and
summer shorts.
FAO Schwartz: 5th Ave, & 58th St. This world-famous toy emporium is a treat for all visitors to New York City. Prices are higher than a regular toy store.
Toys R' Us: Broadway &.44th St. and 24-30 Union Square. Large toy store at affordable prices.