New York has probably the best shopping opportunities in the world. So if you are in the right mood for it, take your credit card and then shop until you drop!
Shops
Macy's Herald Square
This turn of the century department store stands as icon for shoppers around the globe. The World's Largest Department Store! It takes up an entire city block and shopping can last for hours.
address: Broadway at 34th Street
tel: 212.695.4400
**SAKS FIFTH AVENUE **
Elegant shopping to the extreme. This department store offers a wonderful array of prestigious boutiques featuring top name designers. A definite experience for shoppers of all skill levels.
address: Fifth Avenue at 49th Street
tel: 212.753.4000
9th Street Shops and more
Ready to shop? Enter 9th Street westward and see shop after shop, most of which do not open before 2pm. Check out witchcraft, candles, incense, books, music and magic at Enchantments. Mind the black cat. Or, if beautiful handicrafts are more your speed, stop by the terrific Clayworks Pottery or the cluster of small jewellery and vintage clothing boutiques further west — the strip rewards browsing more than a checklist.
**UNCLE SAM'S ARMY NAVY OUTFITTERS **
UNCLE SAM'S "YOUR FASHIONABLE ARMY NAVY STORE"
A "fashion-forward" Army Navy retail store for all ages.This store is Cool, they currently stock Military clothing from all over the world, infact 26 different countires currently instock. Pick up a VINTAGE tshirt off their famous $5 rack, or rummage the bins of surplus jackets, fatigues and accessories piled to the ceiling.
address: 37 West 8th Street
tel: 212-674-2222
fax: 212-674-2403
email: [email protected]
Century 21
If you are looking for real designer (not knock-off) clothing and accessories at a discount visit Century 21. Take the subway downtown to the Cortland exit that just re-opened.