i am heading out to New york at the end of the month and really lokking for any help possible. Where is the best places to shop for clothes,designer items perfumes etc...
can anyone tell me what the tax etc is...
Also the clocks change here in the uk,that night i go,but does it change in N.Y.C the next day how does all effect me?
Any help would be great!
I dont have a clue....as you mite of guessed! x
2006-10-19 10:44:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Century 21 downtown is the BEST place to shop for clothes, shoes, bags and just about anything you could ask for! It is on Cortlandt Street (take the subway to the World Trade Center stop) and it is right across the street.
As for the time, not sure what date you are travelling on, but the clocks here get "turned back" one hour on October 29th. So, if you are travelling on that date, just factor that in. The good thing is that all airlines tend to make that announcement upon landing telling you what the local time is, so if you are confused that should help you!
Tax in Manhattan is 8.25% on just about everything!
For more ideas, you can check out a copy of New York magazine when you arrive (pick it up at any newstand). They have listings for not only art and theater events but store sales and special events too!
Enjoy your time in the "greatest city"!! I love it there!
2006-10-19 15:22:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all New York is great, you're going to have a fantastic time
warning though when shopping in Manhattan the price on the item does not inclue the 8.25% sales tax so if the tag says it cost $100 then it will cost you $108.25 at the register, this is the norm, they are not ripping you off but it can be a major shock when buying more expensive items !!
If you are after cheap designer gear then it might be worth looking into getting a bus out to New Jersey where there are a lot of outlet stores & less/no tax on the same items - don't know the details, maybe someone else can help .....
have a great trip !!!
2006-10-19 19:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by Mari C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. shopping:
Macy's
Bloomingdale's
shops all down 5th avenue
2. eating-need resv.:
bouley
one if by land two if by sea*****
Carmine's
Angelo's in little Italy
IL malino's
sparks
the palm
Pietro's
smith and wollensky
patsy's*****
giambelli's
the river cafe
the four seasons
3. deli's:
katz deli
stage deli
Carnegie deli
4. casual restaurants after 10:00 p.m.-celebrity watching need resv.:
Joe Allen's
Elaine's
P.J. Clark's on 3 rd avenue
5. take a limo through Manhattan both day and night-when you call the limo agency ask them for a knowledgeable driver for good store to shop at and other questions
6. go to little Italy and enjoy the Italian pastries at Ferrara's and the bakery's on mulberry street!
2006-10-19 12:57:55 · answer #3 · answered by lou 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
second hand designer clothes can be had at micheals located at madison ave and 79th st , perfume on west 17th st,tax is 8/14 percent, the time change will cost you a nights sleep
2006-10-19 13:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the official site of New York City
http://home.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/
2006-10-19 10:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by just lQQkin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry babe i live in the area so your taking it from a professional. just about 40th-60th on 5th and madison avenues (midtown east side REPRESENT!!!)<33 dont worry youll have fun if your a girl like me you just go breathless when walking into saks 5th avenue and gucci and prada and abercrombie and fitch and fendi and bvlgari and dolce &gabbana .....<3333333
2006-10-19 14:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by ilina 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Head to 5th Avenue ...
2006-10-20 01:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by HB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋