New York City Shopping Tips by Quartzy

Virgin Megastore: A whole lotta music!

Megastore is the right term: three floors of music, movies and books!

What to buy: It's probably cheapest to buy Broadway musicals soundtracks in the theatre district, as they're not importation and the demand is highest feet away from the actual performances - all of which make the prices pretty low.

Pretty much all popular CD's are pretty low-priced, though; for example, I bought a CD on the very day it was released, and it already had a promotional price.

Address: 1540 Broadway

Theme: Music

Phantom of Broadway: My favorite souvenirs shop

This was my favorite souvenirs shop - and we visited many, trust me! It's bigger than many others (so it has more interesting articles) and, mostly, the staff was nice, which wasn't the case everywhere else!

So I suggest you stop there for your gifts. There are a few of Phantom of Broadway's, but the one I'm talking about is on 42nd Street.

Address: 235 West 42nd Street

Phone: 212-391-1930

Theme: Gifts

Walt Disney Store: Be a kid again!

Wasn't Mickey Mouse a key character of our childhood?

Three floors of Disney stuff provides for a lot of entertainment, that's for sure! On the third floor you'll find amazing collectibles, such as paintings for sale at over 5000$!

Address: 711 5th Avenue

Theme: Gifts

M&M's World: Marketing in all its beauty!

M&M's World is a whole store dedicated to, obviously, M&M's, but you most likely won't buy candy there.

You're probably going to fall for one of the many surprising M&M articles: clothing, games, collectibles, etc. found on all three floors.

Make a stop there, the variety of articles is just unbelievable!

Address: 1600 Broadway

Directions: Near Times Square

Theme: Gifts

Website: http://www.mymms.com/merchandise/index.asp

Hershey's Times Square: Get your sugar fix!

This store is meant to celebrate Hershey's Kisses 100th aniversary. It's AWESOME if you're into chocolate - and who isn't?

You'll find tons of Hershey's products at good prices, as well as bag, shirts, mugs and the like. I also bought a very beautiful and well-made Hershey's recipe book for 20$.

The store closes at midnight every day - it's that easy to become addicted!

Address: 1593 Broadway

Directions: Near Times Square

Theme: Food and Drink

Toys R Us: For the young at heart Toys R Us Review

I never knew a Toys R Us store could have four floors! Or a ferris wheel!

The ferris wheel is undoubtedly the most impressive component of the store; a ride costs 4$.

When we were there, there was also a huge dinosaur that actually moved and roared, as well as a life-sized Jack Sparrow in mega-blocks. It was quite something.

There was also a sort of Barbie Castle you could walk into.

The rest of the store is pretty much what you expect in a regular toy store.

Address: 1514 BROADWAY

Directions: Various others around city

Theme: Toys and Games

Website: http://www.toysrus.com

Macy's: Shop till you drop! Macy's Review

Nine floors. NINE. I'd never seen anything remotely like it.

Whatever it is you're looking for, you'll find it there - not necessarily at a price you'll like if you're on a budget. However, if you're in NYC for a shopping spree, this is the place!

Address: Broadway/34th Street

Directions: Herald Square Metro line

Phone: 212 695 4400

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.macys.com