2. Midtown Shopping: It may come as a surprise to some that shopping in Midtown is worth the time. Tourists tend to stay at hotels in the Times Square area because they like easy access to the Theater District and they love the excitement (and chaos) that prevails in this part of town. But even with crowds, no one can ignore the shops at Rockefeller Center or the shopping parade on Madison and Fifth Avenues, some of the best streets for shopping in NYC. Tiffany & Co., Prada, Louis Vuitton – all the design houses have found homes in the East 50s.

3. Shopping on Madison Avenue: Did you know that Madison Avenue is the largest shopping district in the country? Stores start in the Flatiron District near Madison Square Park and continue into Midtown and through the Upper East Side, where a string of high-end shops begins in the 50s and stretches north to the 90s. Tory Burch, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, and Lily Pulitzer are just a handful of the famous brands you'll find when shopping on Madison Avenue.

4. Shopping in West Village: Located west of Sixth Avenue between 14th and Houston, the West Village is a cool and hip section of NYC for shopping. The area has charming, tree-lined streets featuring some of the most coveted addresses in NYC. Beyond the blocks of historic brownstones and the thriving food and drink scene, though, this pocket of Manhattan is a top shopping neighborhood, offering a stockpile of stores, many of which are exclusive to the area.

5.  Williamsburg Shopping: This hip Brooklyn  area continues to evolve and be a go-to for art, culture, food and of course, shopping. "The Burg," as it's often called, boasts its share of vintage clothing stores, ideal for fashionistas in search of a bargain.  Many of Williamsburg's fave boutiques, such as Catbird for women’s apparel, Whisk for all things kitchen-related, and Bedford Cheese Shop, are located on Bedford Avenue.