Department Stores in New York City

Ten's of thousands of people flock to New York City every year for the shopping. The city has a mind boggling number of shops, stores, bodegas and of course department stores.

Department store shopping is one of the most convenient ways to get everything on your shopping list. If you're visiting New York City to do some shopping, and you only have a limited amount of time to get what you want to purchase, then visiting to one or two of the cities many department stores is the way to go.

Take a look at our list of the best department stores in the city.

Barney's New York

Since 1923, Barney's has been the place for the fashionable to find some of the best of high fashion. Its literally 9 floors of fabulous with all the major designers well represented and a fine selection of items by some really outstanding exclusives.

• 660 Madison Avenue, NY, NY
  Btw 60th & 61st Street
• 212-826-8900
• www.barneys.com
• Pricing - $$$$$

Bloomingdale's

Popular with tourists and natives alike, Bloomingdale's has one of the largest selections of name brand clothing, footwear and accessories, from the moderately priced to the uber expensive. Due to its popularity and somewhat maze like design with tight isle, this store can get very, very crowded. However, its a great store to add to your list of places to shop when you visit New York City.

• 59th Street & Lexington Avenue, NY, NY
  
• 212-705-2000
• www.bloomingdales.com
• Pricing - $$$$

Century 21

Century 21 has become the mecca for anyone looking to buy discount designers handbags, shoes and apparel. Located just across the street for the World Trade Center, its easy to get to and the bargains you'll find there are phenomenal. But be forewarned. Its one of the most crowded stores in New York City.

• 22 Cortlandt Street, NY, NY
  Btw Church and Broadway
• 212-227-9092
• www.c21stores.com
• Pricing - $$

Lord & Taylor's

For 90 years, Lord & Taylor's flagship store on Fifth Avenue has been a source of classic apparel and fine jewelry. If you find yourself on Fifth during the holidays, their Christmas Windows are charming and beautiful.

• 424 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY
  Btw 38th & 39th Streets
• 212-391-3344
• Pricing - $$$$
• www.lordandtaylor.com

Macy's Herald Square

The world's largest department store is also the NYC's most popular. Thanks to the sponsoring of its ever popular Thanksgiving Day Parade and 4th of July Fireworks display, there is no doubt that Macy's has become associated with New York City. Besides all those things, its a great place to shop as well.

• 151 West 34th Street, NY, NY
  Btw 6th & 7th Avenues
• 212-695-4400
• Pricing - $$$
• www.macys.com

Saks Fifth Avenue

If you want to visit a department store in New York City just for the experience of it, then Sakes Fifth Avenue should be on your list. Sak's flagship store is beautiful and spacious, even on its most crowded day you won't feel jostled and hemmed in. The selection of designer everything is a shopaholics dream, and though its prices lean towards the very expensive side, its still worth a look. Their holiday window is truly exceptional and its worth seeing during the holidays.

• 611 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY
  Btw 49th & 50th Streets
• 212-391-3344
• Pricing - $$$$$
• www.saksfifthavenue.com