It should come as no surprise to you that New York City is one of the largest, busiest tourist destinations on the planet. Thousands upon thousands of tourists descend on the city every year from every corner of the globe, resulting, naturally, in a large and profitable souvenir industry in the city. There is no shortage of places to visit in your Manhattan rental car on your quest to pick up some of the most classic souvenirs. From the ubiquitous “I ♥ NY” t-shirts to the obligatory Empire State Building magnets you see on refrigerators around the world, listed below are some of the best places in the city to shop for your favorite, most classic New York City souvenirs.
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When driving your Manhattan rental car, make a concerted effort to visit the main tourist spots in New York City, as they are the places where you can buy a lot of the classic New York City souvenirs you’re looking for. Some of these major tourist spots are
- Top of the Rock
- the United Nations building
- FAO Schwarz
- Ellis Island
- Intrepid Museum
- Times Square
- Statue of Liberty
- Empire State Building
- Central Park
- Metropolitan Museum
- Ground Zero site
- South Street Seaport
- Rose Center for Earth and Space
- Rockefeller Center
234 W. Souvenirs
Located near Times Square, smack-dab in the heart of everything associated world-wide with New York City, 234 W. Souvenirs always stocks the best New York City t-shirts around, ranging from the classic “I ♥ NY” t-shirts to more…unique…t-shirts with less-classic wording. If you find yourself cruising around in your Manhattan rental car and trying to pick up good souvenir t-shirts, 234 W. Souvenirs is the place to go.
Lola Staar Souvenir Boutique
The Lola Staar Souvenir Boutique is located on the Boardwalk on Coney Island, Brooklyn’s world-famous tourist attraction for visitors of all stripes, whether they hail from Chicago, Brazil, Germany, or Japan. When taking your Manhattan rental car to the Coney Island peninsula, though, be mindful that the Boutique’s offerings are burlesque-inspired and more unusual than the standard souvenir t-shirt fare, which means that your intended recipient may not appreciate the souvenir gift as much as you might home. If, on the other hand, you decide that you’re cool with burlesque, make sure to check out Lola Staar Souvenir Boutique’s collection of “New York Burlesque” t-shirts.
Canalberry Pharmacy
Located downtown on Mulberry Street, the Canalberry Pharmacy is another good place to take your Manhattan rental car to on your quest for all things New York souvenir-ish. Despite the fact that Canalberry is just a drugstore, it has a fairly impressive collection of some of the most classic New York City souvenirs you’re likely to find. New York City t-shirts, snow globes, magnets, key chains, and more are just waiting for you to gobble them up. And the best part of this somewhat-unusual source of classic New York City Souvenirs? Everything in the store is cheap.
Grand Slam New York
Make sure to visit the Grand Slam New York store when driving your Manhattan rental car. Grand Slam, located in the center of the crowded, hopping, bustling, touristy heart of New York City, is one of the most ideal places to shop for New York City souvenirs. Grand Slam New York carries New York City postcards, Yankees gear, mugs, magnets, and more—it’s selection is seemingly limitless. Although large and easy to get lost in, the store is perfect for finding any New York City-related souvenirs and gifts.
Chinatown
Don’t forget to take your Manhattan rental car to Chinatown, located in downtown Manhattan. There are plenty of outdoor stalls with cheap New York City souvenirs located on Grand Street and its surrounding streets. Like any other good souvenir source, these stalls have t-shirts, mugs, key chains, and anything else New York City you could possibly ask for.