New York’s most tempting shops
Shopping in New York is definitely more than just endlessly trying on clothes and shoes. You can buy literally anything in the Big Apple, which has everything from gigantic bookshops to high-tech camera stores. Many large shopping chains have chosen to locate their flagship stores to this vibrant city, and with good reason.
Shopping in New York is an experience in itself. As the city is spread out so much, it’s advisable to plan in advance where you’d like to go and draw up a route to avoid unnecessary backtracking. Manhattan is undoubtedly the place to be but if you like to stray from the beaten path you should visit trendy Brooklyn. You might be surprised at how many hidden gems this district contains.
Mountains of books
With almost 30 kilometres of books, Strand Bookstore on Broadway is the ultimate fantasy for fanatical readers. The shop has more than 2.5 million books on its shelves, spread over 3 packed floors. From New York Times bestsellers to extremely rare or second-hand books, you’ll find them all here. Strand Bookstore dates back to 1927 and is the only shop remaining from the famous ‘Book Row’, which once counted 6 blocks full of bookshops on 4th Avenue. The store also purchases books, allowing you to trade in your finished books for new material in time for your flight home.See location on map
828 Broadway, New York CityDazzling diamonds
No other jewellery brand in the world is as famous as Tiffany & Co. This jewellery empire’s flagship store is situated on the prestigious 5th Avenue. In the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Audrey Hepburn stood here, staring longingly at the gems sparkling in the window. And window shopping here is still an appealing activity in itself, especially during the festive holidays. Inside the shop, it’s diamonds, diamonds and even more diamonds. A serious purchase can cost an arm and a leg but fortunately items can also be bought for less than $250.“Experience your own Breakfast at Tiffany’s at this world-famous gem empire”