New York Shopping Guide

New York is one of the known cities in the United States. People who have been there never miss the chance of visiting New York City’s wonderful shopping places. Let us check the following shopping spots in the big Apple.

Lower Manhattan & The Financial District -- South Street Seaport – this is a waterfront barge that turned into a shopping mall. It’s nice to shop here because of their historic ambience and the wonderful harbor views. In this place you can see some known brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, and the Sunglass Hut line Fulton Street, the Seaport's main cobbled drag; several tiers of largely nondescript shops and a large food court. They can be reached at 212/732-8257.

Century 21 is the king of discount department stores. The store is just across the street from the World Trade Center site. J&R is an electronic store that is still keep on going strong which is now occupying a full block of the city. They have the great prices on electronics from cameras and computers to CDs and software.

Greenwich Village – this place is good when you are shopping for gifts. Many of the stores here are bookstores and record stores, antiques and craft shops, and gourmet food markets. Trendy footwear and affordable fashions can be seen on the 8th street.

Aedes De Venutas is a little gorgeous boutique located at Christopher Street. They are selling fabulous perfumes and scented candles that are difficult to find in the States.

The Oscar Wilde Bookshop is the world’s first gay bookstore. They are located on the eastern end of Christopher Street since 1967.