From downtown to uptown, east to west, Christmas markets in New York are all over the city. Whether you're looking for that special gift, or simply to enjoy a mulled wine and soak up the atmosphere, there's something for you.
Just a few blocks from Times Square, more than 170 vendors sell handmade and New York-specific gifts. The city's only free-to-use ice skating rink adds to a magical festive atmosphere. Seasonal food and drink is available from a dozen highly rated local restaurants. It's a real treat for all the family.
In the grandeur of Grand Central Station, this is one of the oldest and most loved Christmas markets in New York City. The spotlight here is on hand-crafted gifts, with a socially responsible ethos. Expect artwork, one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothing, household goods, and much more.
Fashionable Greenwich Village hosts this most European of Christmas markets in New York City. There are more than 150 traditional wooden stalls selling handcrafted and ethical gifts, mostly locally sourced. Jewelry, leather goods, and home-brewed beer are a specialty.
Christmas in New York sees the city at its most glamorous. Take your warmest clothes to enjoy the spectacle to the fullest. Here are some highlights you really shouldn't miss.
This area, between Fifth and Ninth Avenues from 34th to 42nd streets, is crammed with a wealth of holiday shopping destinations. Prime among them is Macy's, the world's biggest department store and at its best at Christmas.
Start at Bloomingdales on 59th Street and Lexington, the doyenne of up-scale New York stores and featuring some of the best holiday window displays in the city. Just across the street, there's the irresistible three floors of Dylan's Candy Bar. The opulence of Bergdorf Goodman is just a few blocks away.
Once home to bustling industrial warehouses, the Meatpacking District is now one of the city's hippest areas, perfect for Christmas shopping. Try the Chelsea Market in a former Nabisco factory, for unique gifts from more than 50 small outlets. Nearby, Diane von Fürstenberg and Hugo Boss have flagship stores.
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