Are you looking to do a bit of Christmas shopping before you head home? Do you want to share your favourite place in New York City with your family and friends? Here are ten places to find unique and exciting Christmas gifts!
1.Tickets to the Metropolitan Opera make a great gift, but if you're looking for something more tangible, check out the Met Opera Shop. (You can even shop by Opera!)
Gift idea: Lavish La Boheme= Pop-Art Journal and Opera DVD-$36
2. For country style knicknacks with an urban twist, try Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store. The main store is in Brooklyn, but there's a pop-up shop on the UWS, open through 12/24.
Gift idea: Mustache Mania= Field Guide + Silly Stick-ons- $30.75
3. You can't buy the New York Public Library's books, but you can find all sorts of literary gifts at The Library Shop
Gift idea: Shakespeare Set= Plush Doll + Insults Mug-$32.95
4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has an extensive selection of gifts based off of their collection at their store. (They're also offering a 20% discount on a purchase of $50 or more! )
5. Surprise your baby siblings with one of F.A.O. Schwartz's exclusive toys!
Gift idea: Christmas Classics=Train + Teddy Bear- $32.98
6. Who knows what you'll find at the Poetry Club pop-up shop! The shop is stocked with art and crafts by local artists. Also, it's open through Christmas Eve, making it a perfect place to find unique, last-minute gifts.
Gift idea= Selection varries. Stop by and see!
7. Now's the time to buy your roommate that Strand Bookstore tote bag they've been coveting! Throw in a novel, and wish them a Merry Christmas break!
Gift idea= Strand Surprise= Tote + Les Miserables- $16.40
8. Anyone who likes chocolate will love Max Brenner! Check out the online shop and holiday catalog for fool-proof gifts!
Gift idea: Tasty Travel= Max's [chocolate-filled] Suitcase- $45
9. If you can't bring your friends to Central Park, bring the park to them via treats from the Online Store!
10. Stop by the Union Square Holiday Market on your way home from grocery shopping. There are over 100 booths selling gifts ranging from scented soaps to handmade mittens!
Gift idea: Varries by vendor. You won't know until you go!
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