Shopping in New York City: Best Areas, Stores, Tax Rules and Smart Tips

Shop New York smarter with the best districts for fashion, luxury, vintage and souvenirs, plus current sales-tax rules and practical buying tips.

Shop New York smarter with the best districts for fashion, luxury, vintage and souvenirs, plus current sales-tax rules and practical buying tips.

Plan a Coney Island day with Luna Park, the Cyclone, Wonder Wheel, New York Aquarium, beach, boardwalk, food, transport and seasonal tips.

Explore Queens with a practical guide to Long Island City, Astoria, Jackson Heights, Flushing, museums, food, sports and skyline views.

Walk Greenwich Village and the West Village with a practical guide to Washington Square, Bleecker Street, jazz, comedy, food and hidden streets.

Discover SoHo beyond the shops with cast-iron architecture, the best streets, shopping, Nolita, food stops and a practical walking route.

Explore Harlem with a practical guide to the Apollo, brownstone streets, Black culture, food, northern Central Park and respectful visitor tips.

Explore Brooklyn with a practical guide to DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Prospect Park, Coney Island and more.

A practical Broadway guide for New York visitors covering official tickets, TKTS, rush and lottery options, seats, theatre etiquette, families and pre-show planning.

Discover 15 of the best museums in New York City, from the Met and MoMA to AMNH, Ellis Island, the Tenement Museum and Brooklyn Museum, with planning tips.

Compare the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, SUMMIT, Edge and One World Observatory to choose the best New York skyline view for your trip.