Best Places In New York City To Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early
Why wait until the crowds begin on Black Friday when there are plenty of shops open now? You'll be able to relax and beat the holiday rush with the help of the five places in New York City mentioned below.
Artists & Fleas
88 10th Ave.
New York, NY 10011
(917) 488-0044
www.artistsandfleas.com/chelsea
Artists & Fleas is located inside Chelsea market underneath the High Line between 15th and 16th streets. Since opening in 2014, Artists & Fleas has provided a great way for Brooklyn artists to showcase their work. Get your holiday shopping done early this year by picking up one of the unique works on display from 30 different independent Brooklyn artisans. The indivisuality of the gifts are perfect for someone who is sick of of the same chain store gifts every holiday season. After you've worked up an appetite from all that shopping, stop by one of the many specialty food vendors also located in the market.
Grand Central Terminal
Vanderbilt Hall
89 E 42nd St.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 340-2583
www.grandcentralterminal.com/market
If you're a commuter, then stopping by one of the many unique shops in Grand Central Terminal on your way to or from work may be a great way to get a head start on your holiday shopping this year. From Apple products and designer clothing, to specialty food items, Grand Central has it all. The terminal also serves as a holiday hub with its annual Holiday Fair running from Nov. 16 through Dec. 24. Boasting 74 artists, crafters and businesses, this fair offers a chance to start your holiday shopping on items like fine art, accessories, fragrances, and toys all before you even think about carving that turkey. Note: Check website for Holiday Fair hours.
Beacon's Closet
10 W 13th St.
New York, NY 10011
(917) 261-4863
www.beaconscloset.com
Sometimes something old can be the best sort of gift. If you've got someone on your list who has a taste for the finer things in life, Beacon's Closet is a place to find a designer or vintage item at an affordable price. And since Beacon's has many locations -- Greenpoint, Park Slope, Manhattan and Bushwick -- you'll sure be able to find the easiest way to get what you need. Do note that the items may be used, but are in wonderful condition. The shear volume of items available at this popular store can be overwhelming at first, but the deal you'll walk away with is worth it.
Coming Soon
37 Orchard St.
New York, NY 10002
(212) 226-4548
www.comingsoonnewyork.com
Coming Soon is the place to go for unique home goods. It is a little pricey, but this Lower East Side mainstay is perfect for grabbing that special little something for your friends and family this holiday season. It's filled with items that you're not sure you need at first glance but prove to be indispensable later on. Its founders, Helena Barquet and Fabiana Faria, mix the old with the new for all of their pieces. Coming Soon certainly has items that can't be found anywhere else, such as this Concrete Cat incense burner.
A Second Chance
155 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 744-6041
www.asecondchanceresale.com
Do you have a handbag lover in your life that just can't get enough? If so, then A Second Chance is the best place to start you holiday shopping early as this store sells designer handbags and accessories at discount prices. A Second Change has both a Price Street and Lexington Avenue location. Since A Second Chance is a consignment shop, you can actually make more money to spend on holiday gifts this year by bringing in some of your lightly used, but no longer loved items.
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