The 5 best shopping tips for New York

Shop in Union Square

At many markets in New York you can find food that is particularly fresh, extremely tasty and often cheaper than in the local supermarkets.

The Union Square Green Market, for example, is very popular. It only happens a few days a week. When planning your trip, it’s best to find out which day you want to visit and check if that day of the week is a market day.

Here you will find products from the area that are so fresh and sometimes smell so wonderful that you should definitely grab them. Crunchy, bright orange carrots are piled here, and in summer the sales baskets overflow with cherries. Fresh flowers are also on offer, as are potted plants, bread and pastries.

Chelsea Market is also worth it. There you are independent of the weather because it is in a market hall in the Meatpacking District. In addition to fruits, vegetables, clothes and plants, here you can also find something for your little hunger: enjoy a burger, mac and cheese or even sushi.

If you want to walk through the markets in peace, it is better to come here as early as possible. However, you will experience the lively hustle and bustle of New York a little later in the day.