The holiday season is approaching quickly and, often times, gift giving can become stressful. Never fear, I've compiled a list and price ranges for those who want to do some holiday shopping in the area.
If you have saved any room in your luggage for this month-long break back home, remember, we have some of the coolest shops are right here in Greenwich Village, why not look around? Click the pictures to be sent to the websites!
1. Greenwich Letterpress
Greenwich Letterpress describes itself as "not your average stationary store." It's a shop that specializes in unique stationary, but has a variety of cards, cute enamel pins, and an array of gifts, from scented erasers to calendars.
Address: 15 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
Price Range: $$, Moderate
2. Jerry's New York Central
Jerry's New York Central is perfect for the artsy person of any friend groups. It's got all the paint, canvas, and drawing resources an artist needs - or perhaps you want to DIY a gift!
Address: 111 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
Price Range: $$, Moderate
3. Forbidden Planet
If you've ever wanted to see inside every sci-fi/fantasy lovers mind, head to Forbidden Planet. I took my suitemate to show her the abundance of Marvel comics, tshirts, and merchandise, and will never forget the look on her face.
Address: 832 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Price Range: $$, Moderate
4. Carmine Street Comics
Carmine Street Comics is a great destination for any comic book lovers. While you could just go to a bookstore, this shop offers a much wider variety.
Address: 34 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014
Price Range: $, Inexpensive
5. Strand Books
The Strand is nothing like your typical Barnes and Noble. Any book lover would be speechless at the stacks of books and apparel located on the four floors of this bookstore! They proudly boast of their rare book collection, but also offer $1-$5 books and literature of any genre. If you can't find the book you want, they will order it in for you!
Address: 828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Price Range: $$ Moderate
6. Three Lives & Company
Three Lives & Company is a small bookstore that carries a well-curated collection of books. Three Lives considers their bookstore not a store, but a "living space." There staff is very knowledgable and are sure to find you the perfect gift.
Address: 154 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014
Price Range: $$, Moderate
7. Buffalo Exchange
Buffalo Exchange is a thrift store for vintage and used clothing! This store is an easy way to find the clothing items at a friendlier price. Like most consignment shops, it can be a hunt to find the perfect piece, but it always feels worth it.
Address: 332 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
Price Range: $$, Moderate
8. Screaming Mimi's
Screaming Mimi's is a vintage clothing and costume store. It features funky, eclectic fashion choices and is often discussed as a favorite store among designers and stylists.
Address: 240 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
Price Range: $$$, Pricey
9. Good Records NYC
Have a friend who loves vinyl? Good Records has a large collection of records of many genres, but their specialty lies in their jazz and rock collections.
Address: 218 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003
Price Range: $$, Moderate
10. Generation Records
If you are looking for records on the punk or metal genre spectrum, then Generation Records is a better stop.
Address: 210 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012
Price Range: $$, Moderate
I hope these shops helped you figure out what to get the ones you love as we approach the holidays. On the plus side, you get to explore some great shops to come back to in January!
