Best Places to Shop in New York City - New York City Article

1. Condé Nast Traveler – New York’s Best Shops

Nobody knows New York City better than Manhattan natives, which is why Condé Nast asked locals to name the various retail stores, shops and boutiques in NYC they simply could not live without. From home accessories at Michelle Varian to old-fashioned community bookstores and the season’s latest fashions, this list has a bit of something for everyone.

2. Airbnb – 30 Best Clothing Stores in New York

This list is comprehensive enough to keep you busy for weeks and spans everything from mainstays like Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York, to Urban Outfitters and great thrift stores like Buffalo Exchange, as well as vintage boutiques like Miss Master’s Closet.

3. Elite Traveler – Best Shopping in New York

In New York, shopping is a great way to explore some of the city’s most unique and historic areas, so Elite Traveler recommends giving yourself time to wander and explore some of the smaller, lesser-known boutiques in NYC. This list breaks down some of the best shopping in New York City by neighborhood and includes options spanning everywhere from SoHo and Nolita to Chelsea and the Meatpacking District and beyond.

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4. Architectural Digest – Best Home Décor Stores in New York City

Whether you’re just visiting or live in New York City, the home décor stores in the Big Apple will blow your mind and are definitely worth browsing… And keep in mind, the proprietors are more than happy to ship any items home to wherever you might live!

5. Oyster.com – Best Hotels for Shopping in New York City

In many of New York City’s best hotels, you don’t even have to leave in order to enjoy some retail therapy! Many of the best hotels in NYC are ideally situated for epic shopping sprees, whether you’re interested in the high-end designer boutiques on Fifth Avenue or trendy downtown destinations, you can find them all on this list!

6. InStyle – 7 Shops the Fashion Girls Flock to in Downtown New York City

Peruse the shelves where the New York City fashion crowd goes – downtown, where you can fulfill every one of your style needs (and plenty of wants), as well as home goods and the best beauty products. Here, InStyle gives us 7 insider shopping destinations that will have you looking and feeling like a fashionista in no time.

7. Racked – The Ultimate Guide to Shopping in New York

NYC has been described by some as a massive, historic outdoor mall of sorts, with something new to discover at every turn. This list of New York City’s most essential shopping destinations includes luxury giants like Bergdorf Goodman and avant-garde shops like Dover Street Market, as well as an impressive list of independent retailers.

8. Frommers – The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods in New York City

An expansive list of the most interesting shopping scenes in NYC, with the top highlights in each one to give you a feel for the neighborhood, from Downtown and Lower Manhattan to the Financial District, Chinatown and beyond.

9. Condé Nast Traveler – New York City’s Best Shopping Neighborhoods

Perhaps most notably, this list from Condé Nast also includes where NOT to shop in New York City, in addition to the top five “Don’t Miss” areas that every shopaholic simply must explore. Ideal for time-pressed travelers who would like to enjoy a bit of shopping.

10. Harper’s Bazaar – New York’s Holiday Shopping Hotspots

It might be early summer, but the holidays will be here before we know it and it’s never too early to start thinking about shopping for your loved ones. This list brings you the best of Christmas time in NYC – from the Upper East Side to SoHo’s hidden gems.

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