Things to Do in New York City

Mood Indigo at The Showplace Antique Center

This dandy of a shop is the city's top dealer in glassware, dishware, and kitchen accessories from the...

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Morningside Bookshop

Right across the street from Columbia University, this is the Upper West Side's best independent bookstore....

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Eichler's

This is the Brooklyn outlet of Manhattanjudiaca, called Eichler's, and is even bigger and features all...

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Urban Center Books

Housed in an architectural landmark, McKim, Mead & White's 1882 Villard Houses, the Municipal Art Society's...

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Jill Platner

Platner's Aboriginal- and nature-inspired silver pieces are bold enough to look great on both men and...

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Space Kiddets

This sleeper in the Flatiron District has been around for 23 years and features children's clothing in...

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Acker Merrall & Condit Co

In business since 1820 -- which makes Acker America's oldest wine shop -- this attractive little store...

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Metropolitan Museum of Art Store

Given the scope of the museum itself, it's no wonder that the gift shop is outstanding. Many treasures...

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The Paley Center for Media

Formerly known as the Museum of Television and Radio, if you can resist the allure of this museum, I'd...

• Museums

Rizzoli

This clubby Italian bookstore is the classiest and most relaxing spot in town to browse for visual-art...

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Seize sur Vingt

This Nolita shop custom-tailors Egyptian cotton shirts in bright colors and bold patterns for men and...

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Manhattanjudiaca

The Jewish bookstore of New York City, covering everything from cookbooks to Kaballah. The Brooklyn outlet,...

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Mets Clubhouse Shop

Stop in for goods galore -- baseball caps, T-shirts, posters, Piazza jerseys, '69 Miracle Mets memorabilia,...

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Kitchen Arts & Letters

Foodies, take note: Here's the ultimate cook's and food-lover's bookstore. You'll be wowed by the depth...

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Academy Records & CDs

This Flatiron District shop has a cool intellectual air that's more reminiscent of a good used-book store...

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kate spade baby

Kate Spade revolutionized the high-end handbag market with her practical yet chic rectangular handbags,...

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Moss

If you have any interest in modern industrial design, don't miss this sleek, brightly lit store. All...

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Karen Karch

Often featuring rough-hewn finishes and asymmetrical gems and stones, Karen Karch's eye-catching jewelry...

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United Nations

In the midst of New York City is this working monument to world peace. The U.N. headquarters occupies...

• Landmarks

Screaming Mimi's

Think you hate vintage shopping? Think again: Screaming Mimi's is as neat and well organized as any high-priced...

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Argosy Books

Antiquarian-book hounds should check out this stately 77-year-old store, with high ceilings, packed shelves,...

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Sacco

These mostly Italian-made women's shoes and wonderful boots combine style with supreme comfort. Good...

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Kentshire Galleries

Still going strong after a half-century, this large and lovely gallery is the city's prime stop for 18th-...

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Camper

This Big Apple outpost features the full line of made-in-Spain Camper footwear for men and women. At...

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H&M

The Swedish super-discounter Hennes & Mauritz is officially all over New York City. The loud, bustling...

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