NYC | Shops & Activities

1. Strand Bookstore

9.5
828 Broadway (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Greenwich Village · 595 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “18 miles of books. My goal in life is to read them all.” - Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker Read more.

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2. Fraunces Tavern Museum

7.6
54 Pearl St (Broad St), New York, NY
History Museum · Financial District · 29 tips and reviews
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3. Tenement Museum

9.1
103 Orchard St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
History Museum · Lower East Side · 153 tips and reviews

4. STORY

151 W 34th St (Broadway), New York, NY
Gift Store · Garment District · 47 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “The word ‘curated’ is overused, but it actually applies here. Find a gift for the hardest-to-please person on your list.” – Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker Read more.

5. Harry's Corner Shop

64 Macdougal St (at W Houston St), New York, NY
Hair Salon · SoHo · 23 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “The guys at Harry’s know the importance of keeping things crispy up top. The Truman Set is a great present for any dude (or non-dude) who uses a razor.” - Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker Read more.

6. Village Chess Shop

230 Thompson St (at W 3rd St.), New York, NY
Hobby Store · Greenwich Village · 6 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “There are multiple stores in the Village devoted entirely to the art and science of chess-playing, and these shops make me happy to be alive.” - Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker Read more.

7. The Sill

8.1
84 Hester St (btwn Eldridge & Allen St), New York, NY
Garden Center · Lower East Side · 12 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “Anyone who spends all day in an office will appreciate a desktop plant from The Sill, in the LES. More oxygen is always a good thing.” - Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker Read more.

8. NikeLab 21M

21 Mercer St, New York, NY
Sporting Goods Retail · SoHo · 27 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “Nike’s are part of my every day—but if you’re looking for something unique, Nike Lab has the most innovative, limited edition products you can find.” - Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker Read more.

9. de Vera

7.6
1 Crosby Street (Howard), New York, NY
Antique Store · SoHo · 4 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “They have the most unique one-of-a-kind objects and jewelry. VERY INSPIRING.” - Nina Garcia, creative director of Marie Claire Read more.

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10. MoMA Design Store

9.3
81 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
Gift Store · SoHo · 77 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “From 3D doodling pens to Warhol-inspired candles, this is THE gift shop for the artistically inclined of all ages and interest.” - Nina Garcia, creative director of Marie Claire Read more.

11. Gagosian Shop

7.4
976 Madison Ave (76th), New York, NY
Design Studio · Upper East Side · 12 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “The perfect spot to find art books and Euro magazines.” - Nina Garcia, creative director of Marie Claire Read more.

12. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · 1398 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “This landmark museum makes learning so much fun. Any child explorer would love a gift from their shop.” - Nina Garcia, creative director of Marie Claire Read more.

13. Rizzoli Bookstore

9.1
1133 Broadway, New York, NY
Bookstore · NoMad · 17 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “Go for the books, but stay for the architecture.” - Nina Garcia, creative director of Marie Claire Read more.

14. Dover Street Market

9.0
160 Lexington Ave (at E 30th St), New York, NY
Boutique · Rose Hill · 68 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “They sell many designer collaborations and now Tiffany’s. Definitely worth a stop on your gift-buying spree.” - Nina Garcia, creative director of Marie Claire Read more.

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15. The Evolution Store

120 Spring St (btw Greene St. & Mercer St.), New York, NY
Gift Store · SoHo · 47 tips and reviews

Foursquare InsidersFoursquare Insiders: “Nature is truly beautiful and Evolution has put a frame on it.” - Nina Garcia, creative director of Marie Claire Read more.

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16. Book Culture

450 Columbus Ave (btwn W 81st & W 82nd St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Upper West Side · 22 tips and reviews
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17. 192 BOOKS

8.7
192 10th Ave (at 21st St.), New York, NY
Bookstore · Chelsea · 24 tips and reviews
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18. McNally Jackson Books

52 Prince St (btwn Lafayette & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Bookstore · NoLita · 293 tips and reviews
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19. The Mysterious Bookshop

8.7
58 Warren St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Bookstore · Tribeca · 14 tips and reviews
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20. Argosy Book Store

8.1
116 E 59th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Bookstore · Midtown East · 13 tips and reviews
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21. Mast Books

8.8
66 Avenue A (btwn E 4th & E 5th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Alphabet City · 18 tips and reviews
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22. Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

9.2
126 Crosby St (btwn Prince & E Houston St), New York, NY
Café · SoHo · 219 tips and reviews
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23. Books of Wonder

18 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bookstore · Union Square · 46 tips and reviews
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24. Posman Books

8.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Chelsea · 22 tips and reviews
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25. bookbook

266 Bleecker St (btwn Morton & Leroy St), New York, NY
Bookstore · West Village · 23 tips and reviews
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26. High Line

9.4
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews
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27. Matthew Marks

7.2
522 W 22nd St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 10 tips and reviews
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28. Clampart

6.8
521-531 W 25th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 2 tips and reviews