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Shop ’til you drop in NYC this Fall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Without a doubt, New York City is a shopper\u2019s paradise. In almost every corner of the city, you\u2019ll stumble upon designer boutiques, mom-and-pop shops, and department store chains such as Macy\u2019s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Century 21 (returning 2023). But where is the best place to shop in New York? There are too many to count, but these neighborhoods promise some of the top choices, providing stores for all budgets and tastes. The next time you\u2019re in the mood for some retail therapy, bring your credit cards and head to any of these shopping areas in NYC.<\/p>\n

1. SoHo Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Known for its beautiful cast iron architecture, \u201cSouth of Houston\u201d or SoHo was once a mecca for artists and galleries. While some creative types still remain in the neighborhood, today this downtown district is a hub for both chain retailers and independent boutiques. Some favorite SoHo stores include the Hat Shop for custom millinery, Mystique Boutique for fashion on a budget, What Goes Around Comes Around for vintage designer clothing, and Soho News International for publications from around the globe. You\u2019ll also find stylish shops such as Madewell, John Varvatos, David Yurman, Olive & Bette\u2019s, as well as a location of Bloomingdale\u2019s.<\/p>\n

2. Union Square Shopping\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you’re into low-key shopping with great food options, head over to Union Square. Yes- there are the big-name stores, like DSW and Nordstrom Rack. But tucked in and around Union Square, you’ll find unique shops to cater to your creative needs and desires. One, for instance, the Strand Bookstore. Established in 1927, only surviving bookstore on the old “Book Row”. For some more interesting home fare, head over to ABC Carpet & Home. There you’ll find an eclectic mix of home decor items to suit your tastes. The biggest draw of Union Square shopping, Greenmarket<\/a>, is open on Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays year-round, so you can get your produce and score some vintage finds, all in one trip.<\/p>\n

3. Fifth Avenue Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It may come as a surprise to some that shopping in Midtown is worth the time. Tourists tend to stay at hotels in the Times Square area because they like easy access to the Theater District and they love the excitement (and chaos) that prevails in this part of town. Meanwhile, locals tend to avoid Times Square and its surrounds because it\u2019s one of the most congested parts of Manhattan. But even with crowds, no one can ignore the shops at Rockefeller Center or the shopping parade on Madison and Fifth Avenues, some of the best streets for shopping in NYC. Tiffany & Co., Prada, Louis Vuitton \u2013 all the design houses have found homes in the East 50s, and at 58th and Fifth, just before you reach the Upper East Side, is the greatest store of all: Bergdorf Goodman.<\/p>\n

4. Madison Avenue Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Did you know that Madison Avenue is the largest shopping district in the country? Stores start in the Flatiron District near Madison Square Park and continue into Midtown and through the Upper East Side, where a string of high-end shops begins in the 50s and stretches north to the 90s. Tory Burch, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, and Lily Pulitzer are just a handful of the famous brands you\u2019ll find when shopping on Madison Avenue. Spend any time in these luxury stores and you\u2019ll understand why the Upper East is usually considered the swankiest neighborhood in NYC.<\/p>\n

5. West Village Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Located west of Sixth Avenue between 14th and Houston, the West Village is a cool and hip section of NYC for shopping. The area has charming, tree-lined streets featuring some of the most coveted addresses in NYC. Beyond the blocks of historic brownstones and the thriving food and drink scene, though, this pocket of Manhattan is a top shopping neighborhood, offering a stockpile of stores, many of which are exclusive to the area. Browse unique glassware and New York-centric gifts at Kaas Glassworks, some of the city\u2019s finest cheese and gourmet foods at Murray\u2019s Cheese, and hard-to-find health and beauty items at the legendary apothecary C.O. Bigelow. Other places to check out are Faicco\u2019s (an old-school Italian market), Amy\u2019s Bread, and Carmine Street Comics.<\/p>\n

6. NoLita Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cNorth of Little Italy\u201d lies north of this once Italian-immigrant neighborhood, which has become a popular tourist destination and a great shopping district in NYC if you\u2019re into trendy boutiques. Here you\u2019ll find design emporiums, chic clothing and accessory stores, as well as an outpost of renowned Le Labo, the New York-based French perfumery loved for its custom fragrances. Other local favorites include Love, Adorned for hidden treasures and unique jewelry, Aesop for cosmetics, and McNally Jackson, one of the city\u2019s most visited indie bookstores.<\/p>\n

7. Chinatown Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You won\u2019t find much trendiness in the real Chinatown (borders continue to expand, however) \u2013 this is where to shop in New York if you want local markets for vegetables and Asian specialty foods. Wander the streets and you\u2019ll find traditional Chinese ingredients such as dried mushrooms and cuttlefish and bitter melon, not to mention an array of Chinese herbs for healing almost any ailment. Canal Street is known as the spot to purchase designer fakes, so bring cash for Chanel and Louis Vuitton knock-offs as well as jewelry, fragrances, souvenirs, and all sorts of tchotchkes.<\/p>\n

8. Battery Park Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Want a shopping mall experience? Check out Battery Park. Home to two malls with some great NYC shopping, The Oculus and Brookfield Place. Brookfield Place is home to high-end options like Gucci, Hermes, and Burberry, but check out Oculus for more affordable brands.<\/p>\n

You can also visit South Street Seaport for the cutest shopping experience in NYC.<\/p>\n

9. Park Slope Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Not all the best places to shop in NYC are in Manhattan. O Live Brooklyn, Bird, and Pink Olive are just a handful of quaint shops that line Fifth Avenue in Park Slope. Labeled the \u201cother Fifth Avenue,\u201d this main street runs through one of Brooklyn\u2019s most desirable neighborhoods and is a shopping haven. The border starts at Flatbush Avenue and extends to Prospect Park South; from east to west, Park Slope spans from Fourth Avenue to Prospect Park West. You\u2019ll come across more one-of-a-kind shops on Seventh Avenue and Flatbush, the other main drags.<\/p>\n

10. Williamsburg Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This hip Brooklyn nabe continues to evolve and be a go-to for art, culture, food and of course, shopping. \u201cThe Burg,\u201d as it\u2019s often called, boasts its share of vintage clothing stores, ideal for fashionistas in search of a bargain.\u00a0 Many of Williamsburg\u2019s fave boutiques, such as Catbird for women’s apparel, Whisk for all things kitchen-related, and Bedford Cheese Shop, are located on Bedford Avenue. If you meander the streets, though \u2013 and you\u2019ll be happy you did \u2013 you’ll discover tons of other retail stores. Try Rough Trade on North Ninth for records (it doubles as a cafe and performance space), Alter on Graham Avenue for men\u2019s and women\u2019s clothing, and for a bottle of vino after a long day of buying, head to D.O.C. Wine Shop on Broadway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tNew York City is a shopper\u2019s paradise. In every corner of the city you’ll encounter world-class shopping. Join us as we explore the 8 best shopping areas in our New York shopping guide.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":19544,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[643],"tags":[1704,1705,1706],"class_list":["post-13356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving-guide","tag-best-places-to-shop-in-nyc","tag-best-shopping-in-nyc","tag-shopping-in-nyc"],"yoast_head":"\r\n10 Best Places to Shop in NYC | The Storage Space<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Getting ready for Holiday shopping? Head up to the Big Apple for some of the best shopping in the tri-state area. 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