New York City Shopping Tips by Dutchnatasja

Bergdorf Goodman: Christmas Store Windows

Bergdorf Goodman is divided into two separate stores, one for men and one for women, located on opposite sides of Fifth Avenue between 57th and 58th Streets.

Walk, before you are going to spend some money at Bergdorf Goodman, along the Christmas windows. Each window features a variety of fantasy scenes, authentic antiques, as well as couture fashions.

Bergdorf Goodman Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 10-7
Thursday-Saturday: 10-8
Sunday: 11-6

Address: 754 Fifth Avenue (57th and 58th Streets)

Directions: Closest Subways to Bergdorf Goodman in New York City: F/N/R/W/4/5/6 to 59th Street/Lexington Avenue stop.

Theme: Department Store

Website: http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com

Street vendors: Great bargain on black and white prints

Street vendors have been a hallmark of New York city since the 1860’s, when the first pushcart peddlers began roaming the Lower East Side. Over ten thousand people currently make their living selling their wares on the streets of New York, in every neighbourhood.

You can have a great bargain on black and white prints. We have bought one and when we got home we found a beautiful frame for it. The pictures look exclusive when they are in a quality frame. Everyone who comes to our house and sees the picture gives us compliments.

You can find the street vendors near Central Park and Fifth Avenue and throughout the city.

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Virgin Records Megastore: Big, Bigger, Biggest!

The Virgin Records Megastore is not only one of the Big Apple's biggest attractions, it's also the largest entertainment store in the world! Here you'll find the largest music, games, video and DVD inventory in the world ... plus 600 listening posts, 100 video viewing stations, live music, a one-and-a-half story music video screen and more.

Right in the heart of Times Square, this superstore bustles day and night.

Store Hours:

Sunday - Thursday
9am - 1am

Friday & Saturday
9am - 2am

Directions: Located in the heart of Times Square. You can't miss it, the billboard will show you the way to the store.

Theme: Music

Saks Fifth Avenue: I want it all, and they have it! Saks Fifth Avenue Review

One of the most famous retailers in the world; Saks Fifth Avenue.! It's easy to find – next to St. Patrick's Cathedral, just look for the flags! The spacious environment of Saks Fifth Avenue make shopping here a pleasure. Even during the busy holiday season, you won't feel bustled around.

The main floor of Saks Fifth Avenue bustles with activity from the parade of counters featuring accessories..Designers have their own sections to display their latest fashions. Women's collections are featured on floors 2,3 and 4 and active/casual wear on 5. On floors 1, 2 and 6 of Saks Fifth Avenue, you'll find The Men's Store. Up on 8, you'll find great clothing for kids.

We’ve been in New York in December 2004, the store was decorated with snowflakes and the holiday window featured scenes from the book SantaKid by James Patterson. They also had a Snowflake Spectacle. This is one of the largest Holiday Light Displays in the world. Philips Electronics & Saks Fifth Avenue Unveil Their Snowflake Spectacle every half hour.

What to buy: Beautiful handbags, fur scarves, designers handbags, shoes, clothes and a whole lot more!

Address: 611 5th Avenue

Directions: Across the street from Rockefeller Center. YOU MUST TAKE A LOOK AT THIS HELPFUL WEBSITE http://www.mustseenewyork.com/attractions/saks-fifth-avenue.html

Phone: 800-871-SAKS

Theme: Department Store

Website: http://www.saksfifthavenue.com

Shops at Columbus Circle: Many shops in a beautiful building!

The floors are connected by a series of escalators. Street level entrances will bring you to the Ground Floor, where most of the retail shops are located. Here are some shops that are located in the Time Warner building.

Ground Floor:
- Hugo Boss
- Davidoff
- Coach
- Godiva Chocolatier
- Cole Haan
- Maurice Jeweler
- and much more

Second Floor:
- Sephora
- J.Crew-
- Dean & Deluca
- Sisley/Benetton
- and more

Third Floor
- A/X Armani
- Bose
- Aveda
- J.Crew
- and more

From casual eateries to some of Manhattan's most expensive and elite establishments, there's no reason to be hungry at the Shops at Columbus Circle.

Some Restaurants:
Whole Foods Market, Cafe Gray, Bouchon Bakery, Charlie Trotter Restaurant, Jean Georges Steakhouse, Stone Rose, Per Se, Masa, and Bar Masa

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday 12 - 6 p.m.

You can spend some time here, do some shopping, have lunch in one of the restaurants and enjoy the view over Columbus Circle and Central Park.

Directions: The Shops at Columbus Circle are effectively between 58th and 59th Street, off of 8th Avenue.

Closest Subways to Shops at Columbus Circle: A/C, 1/9, B/D to 59th Street/Columbus Circle

Phone: 212-823-6300

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Website: http://www.shopsatcolumbuscircle.com