1. The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park
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Surrounding The Pond at Bryant Park, The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park offer a wide variety of items for sale, including many selling handmade goods.
The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park:
Open Thursday, October 27, 2011 - Sunday, January 8, 2012
- Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
2. Holiday Shopping in Union Square
Heather Cross
One of New York City's most popular Holiday Markets, the Holiday Shopping Market in Union Square offers shoppers a variety of items including handcrafted jewelry, fine art, clothes, handmade ornaments, and toys.
Holiday Shopping in Union Square:
Open November 18 - December 24, 2011
- Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving Day
3. The Grand Central Holiday Fair
The Grand Central Holiday Fair has one distinct advantage over all the others -- it's housed inside of Grand Central Terminal, making it a great choice no matter what the weather might be doing outside.
The Grand Central Holiday Fair:
Open Monday, November 14 - Saturday, December 24, 2011
- Hours:
- Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Eve: closing at 8 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve: closing at 6 p.m.
4. Holiday Market at Columbus Circle
Located on the southwest corner of Central Park at Columbus Circle, the Holiday Market at Columbus Circle has 120 vendors selling a wide variety of gifts.
Holiday Market at Columbus Circle:
Open December 1 - 24, 2011
Central Park (59th Street and 8th Avenue)
- Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Closes December 24th at 4pm
5. The Holiday Gift Shops at St. Bartholomew's
Millard Cook
2011 marks the 8th year for the Holiday Gift Shops at St. Bart's.
The Holiday Gift Shops at St. Bart's:
Open November 15 - December 24, 2011
On Park Ave. at 50th Street
Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
