Where to Shop for Holiday Decorations in Manhattan, New York

Manhattan around the holidays is an exciting and unique destination. There are so many stores where you can purchase your holiday decorations. Many of the stores exhibit elaborate holiday window displays which visitors flock to see.

When planning your trip to Manhattan, do not forget to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. You will be doing plenty of walking, not only going from store to store, but in each store that you visit.

Some of the large department stores offer various restaurant choices. This is a great convenience, especially when you are busy shopping.

A shopping adventure to Manhattan is an experience you will always remember and cherish.

There are so many Manhattan shopping choices. The five stores listed below were chosen because they have lots to offer the customer and are true Manhattan landmarks.

My choices for the top five places to shop for holiday decorations in Manhattan are:

1. Macy's Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

Website:www.macys.com

Phone Number:
212-695-4400

Store Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00AM to 9:30PM
Sunday: 11:00AM to 8:30PM

Holiday decorations can be found on the 9th floor. Macy's calls the area "Holiday Lane". It is nice to look at all of the items offered for sale. Hopefully you will find something you want to buy and enjoy in your home. If you would like to reach "Holiday Lane" directly, call the store's main number and press 7 and when prompted dial extension 3409.

Holiday window displays are ready sometime in November. You can call the store for details.

Santa visits Macy's each year during holiday time. You can visit Santa on the 8th floor. Call the store for his exact arrival date. A visit to see Santa is a visit you always recall fondly. Macy's Herald Square is immortalized in the 1947 classic movie "Miracle on 34th Street" about a Macy's Santa.

Macy's offers visitors a "Welcome Savings Pass" that gives up to 11% savings in all Macy's stores for five days after validation. To receive your pass, you need to show proper ID and you must not reside in the 5 boroughs of New York City. In the Macy's Herald Square store the "Visitors Services" can be found in the 34th Street balcony area. For more information, call the store's main number and press 7 and when prompted dial extension 3827.

The following link also gives more information about "Visitors Services".
www1.macys.com/store/about/visitor/index.jsp

Restaurants:
For restaurants located in Macy's call the store's main number and then press 4 and when prompted press 2.

2. Saks Fifth Avenue
611 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Website: www.saksfifthavenue.com

Phone Number:
212-753-4000

Store Hours:
Monday to Friday 10:00AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM to 7:00PM

The holiday department is called "The Holiday Trim Department" and is located on the 8th floor. Call the store's main number and when prompted dial ext. 4375 to be connected directly to "The Holiday Trim Department". Browsing through the decorations, perhaps you will find an item that you want to purchase.

Holiday window displays are ready around mid November, but call the store to be sure.

Saks Fifth Avenue is legendary for its exceptional merchandise.

Restaurant:
"Cafe SFA" is located on the 8th floor.
The direct phone number is 212-940-4080.
Restaurant Hours:
Monday to Saturday 11:00AM to 5:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM to 5:00PM

3. Bergdorf Goodman
754 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Website: www.bergdorfgoodman.com

Phone Numbers:
1-800-558-1855
212-753-7300

Store Hours:
Monday to Friday 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM to 6:00PM

The holiday department is called "The Christmas Shop" and is located on the 7th floor. Their direct number is 212-872-2827. As you look around "The Christmas Shop", you might find something you would like to purchase.

Holiday window displays are usually in place by mid November, but call the store for details.

Bergdorf Goodman is known worldwide as a store of elegance and luxury. The service they provide is superior.

Restaurants:
Bergdorf Goodman offers several dining options. The following link will help you decide where you would like to eat. Menus, with prices, are given for each restaurant.
www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/info/restaurantIndex.jhtml

4. Bloomingdale's
59th Street & Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Website: www.bloomingdales.com

Phone Number:
212-705-2000

Store Hours:
Call the store's main number and press 1. A recorded message gives store hours, which may change from day to day.

The Holiday Department called "Holiday Shop" is on the 6th floor. For further details call the main store number and ask for "Holiday Shop". During your visit to the "Holiday Shop" perhaps you will discover an item to purchase.

Holiday window displays are usually ready sometime in November. Call the stores for details.

Bloomingdale's offers visitors a free signature gift when they purchase $100 on a same day receipt. This is a "while supplies last" and one per person offer.

To receive your free gift and for more information visit the "Visitors Center" in the Bloomingdale's on 59th Street and Lexington Avenue. The center can be found on the first floor balcony.

The following link also offers more information regarding the "Visitors Center".

www1.Bloomingdales.com/about/shopping/visitor.jsp

Bloomingdale's is also full of excitement. There are many events happening in the store that you can participate in while having a good time. The following link will help you find out what is going on at Bloomingdale's.

www1.bloomingdales.com/store/event/index.ognc

Bloomingdale's has many restaurant choices. The following list gives information about each of them.

Restaurants:
"40 Carrots" is located on the 7th floor.
Restaurant Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00AM to 7:00PM dine-in and take-out 10:00AM to 7:30PM
Saturday: 10:00AM to 6:00PM dine-in and take-out
Sunday: 11:00AM to 6:00PM dine-in and take-out

"59th & Lex" is located on the Lower Level.
Restaurant Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM to 6:00PM

"Le Train Bleu" is located on the 6th floor.
Restaurant Hours:
Daily: 10:30AM to 5:30PM
Thursdays 10:30AM to 8:00PM

"B Café" is located on the 6th floor.
Restaurant Hours:
Daily: 10:00AM to half hour before the store closes

5. Lladro Boutique New York
43 West 57th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenue)
New York, NY 10019-3401

Website: www.lladro.com

Phone Number:
800-785-3490

Store Hours:
Sunday 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Friday and Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00PM

The boutique has 3 floors. They have lots of Christmas items, including ornaments and figurines. They are truly exquisite. You will be delighted by the beautiful Christmas merchandise.

Holiday window displays are usually in place by mid November, but call the store for details. Also call ahead to make sure that all the holiday items are on display and ready to purchase.

A shopping adventure to Manhattan is an experience you will always remember and cherish.