It goes without saying that New York is a shopper’s paradise, but with so many shopping options, where should you begin? Flagship designer stores, small boutiques and bargain-hunters’ markets around the city offer treasures for eager shoppers.
Jewelry shops are centered at the Diamond District at 47th Street from Fifth to Sixth Avenue. Famous stores here include Cartier, The Clay Pot, Tiffany & Co. and Harry Winston, but there are a number of independent operators as well. The Plaza Arcade connects the street to the Rockefeller Center for more shopping among the plush Manhattan hotels that are also located in this area.
For books, hotspots in New York include many specialty book stores in Uptown Manhattan such as Applause...