Thursday, July 25, 2013

Best Markets in New York City for Tourists

One of the most important cities in the US, New York City offers tourists looking to shop on a tight budget a large number of market places. Tourists will find plenty of markets in the city, including several flea markets, green markets and heritage markets. Regular shoppers who live in and around New York City flock to these marketplaces along with tourists who frequent these markets for great bargains and memorable shopping experiences.
The five boroughs of New York City - Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island - have greenmarkets like Bowling Green, City Hall, Lafayette Street, Jackson Heights, Lincoln Hospital and Windsor Terrace where farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables and other farm produce. Held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 8 am and 6 pm, the Union Square Greenmarket is among the most famous of NYC's greenmarkets. The temporary kiosks of the Union Square Holiday Market held between November 23 and December 24 are an annual attraction.
Other well-known markets include the Whole Foods Market that sells natural and organic products, and Chelsea Market stretching from Ninth to Tenth Avenue and 15th to 16th Street.
At flea markets like Hell's Kitchen Flea Market, Antiques Garage, Brooklyn Flea and Williamsburg Flea Market, one can find second-hand wares ranging from designer clothing to vintage records and high-end furniture, home decor items, beauty products and handmade jewellery.
One of the very best markets and one which tends not to get very much press coverage or is rarely mentioned in tourist literature is Bronx Market. The market is located just inside the Bronx and is quite easily accessible via the subway system and this market is one which provides many excellent bargains.
Some of the permanent indoor markets are also well worth considering and there are dozens scattered throughout New York City. Greenmarket in Union Square is in a great location and this is one of the most popular indoor markets with both locals and tourist visitors to the area. With over 120 fixed traders in the market, you can buy pretty much anything in Greenmarket

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