Bryant Park, 6th Ave. at 42nd St. Daily from November 22 through December 28, 2011
Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm; Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 10am-6pm.
The Holiday Shops transform Bryant Park into an old-fashioned holiday market styled in the European tradition. This free holiday fair features more than 120 artisans and merchants from around the world. New this year: A free gift-wrapping station. While you're there, take a shopping break for free ice skating at The Pond at Bryant Park.
Union Square Park Holiday Market
Union Square Park at 14th St., 212-529-9262. November 22 through December 28, 2011
Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm; Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 11am-7pm. Open from 10am-4pm on Christmas Eve.
Union Square Park becomes a winter shopping wonderland with an outdoor holiday market featuring 100+ artisans and vendors. Located in the south section of the park near 14th St., the Union Square holiday fair offers deals on goodies like jewelry, candles, pottery, and much more.
Columbus Circle Holiday Fair
Southwest entrance to Central Park at Central Park West and Central Park South; December 3 through December 23, 2011
Hours: Daily, 10am to 8pm
Shop for special gifts in Central Park at the Columbus Circle Holiday Market. Organized by the same people behind the Union Square Holiday Market, the Columbus Circle shopping fair features 100+ vendors and a wide selection of unique and handmade gifts.
Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair
Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall, 42nd St. and Park Ave.; 212-340-2210 November 16 through December 29, 2011
Hours: Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 11am-7pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The annual Holiday Fair is a shopping extravaganza held in the magnificent 12,000 square foot Vanderbilt Hall. Grand Central has gathered 76 vendors of unusual, beautiful and exotic goods that cannot be found elsewhere in the city.
The Holiday Gift Shops at St. Bartholemew's Park Avenue
Park Ave. at 50th St., 212-809-5200 Open daily November 19 through December 24, 2011
Hours: 8am-8pm.
This shopping bazaar sponsored by St. Bartholomew's Church specializes in multicultural arts and crafts. Browse through antiques, jewelry, holiday decorations, clothing and other gifts.
The ethereal Tribute in Light memorial was designed to help lessen the aching loss felt across the country since 9/11. It is a profound symbol of strength, hope and resiliency.
The New Yankee Stadium
New Yankee Stadium is the working title for a new stadium for the New York Yankees, currently under construction. It will open in 2009, replacing the third-oldest stadium in the Major Leagues.
The Bronx
In popular culture 'The Bronx' has often symbolized violence, decay, and urban ruin. In fact, there are guidebooks that say you must never go to the Bronx! Sheer ignorance, that is all we have to say! Interactive Bronx map