New York is arguably the most popular United States state, with millions of people calling it home and an equal number visiting each year. New York City is a vibrant melting pot of cultures that coalesce to form a boisterous atmosphere, one where people are always on the move. You’ll feel this electric aura from the moment you arrive, and you’ll certainly be awed by the fascinating array of attractions. From Times Square to the Empire State Building, New York’s iconic skyscrapers are bound to entrance even the most nuanced of visitors. While here, you’ll most certainly want to pick up souvenirs to immortalize your New York City experience. Below, we’ve put together a list of souvenirs to buy when in New York City. Scroll down to learn more.
1. Queens Courage Old Tom Gin
A trip to New York will not be complete without a bottle of this invigorating gin. Queens Courage was born in the early 1800s and it carries a rich history that’s part of New York’s culture. It has, over the years, been refined over and over to become what is presently the best version of the ancient gin. All the ingredients of this gin are locally sourced, making this spirit a quintessential New York product. You can get yourself a bottle at various stores around the city, for example, Astoria Wines and Liquors, 36th Avenue Wine and Spirits, The Astor Room among others. Prices start at $30.
Queens Courage Old Tom Gin
Website: Queens Courage
2. A “We Are Happy to Serve You” ceramic cup
Nothing speaks of New York more than a good old cup of coffee. And the best cup to enjoy your coffee in is the collection of We Are Happy to Serve You coffee cups that are distinctive to New York. To remember your trip to the Big Apple, carry back one or more of these cups that also make for excellent gifts for your family. You can get them in either paper or ceramic and their prices start from $10 and can go all the way up to $50 for the ceramic variety.
“We Are Happy to Serve You” ceramic cup
Website: We Are Happy to Serve You
3. Cacao Prieto chocolate bars
This chocolate is rich and very tasty, boasting the use of fully organic cacao beans and sugar to make the finished product. Certainly, Cacao Prieto prides themselves in their high-quality chocolate, which is very popular in New York. Their factory is based in Brooklyn where you can grab yourself bars of these decadent treats. They have over 10 different flavors with prices starting at $8. You could also buy their gift box which costs $200. While you are the factory, be sure to take a tour, which take place on the weekend. Private tours are also available, but only by appointment.
Cacao Prieto chocolate bars
Website: Cacao Prieto
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4. A Statue of Liberty figurine
The iconic Statue of Liberty is New York’s descriptive feature, one that is recognized around the world to distinctly characterize the city. It would, therefore, be apt to take home a memento of this statue. The Statue of Liberty Figurines are sold all over the city, from souvenir stores to even e-commerce sites like e-bay. With some made of high-end materials like bronze and others made of cheaper grade metals, you won’t miss a figurine to buy within your budget. The cheapest could cost about $6 but for the top-quality ones, prepare to fork out anything upwards of $50.
Statue of Liberty figurine
Website: NYC Webstore
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5. A Yankees baseball cap
Arguably, New Yorkers love baseball more than any other US state and prepare to be dragged off to a baseball game, the perfect place to absorb the typical New York boisterous culture. The New York Yankees rule the baseball scene in this city, making souvenirs from the team popular mementos of your visit. Make sure you buy a Yankees baseball cap which is unmissable in stores around the city. For this, you’ll spend anywhere from $15 to $35.
Yankees baseball cap
Website: New York Yankees
6. An 'I Love NY' shirt
The mood in New Yorker is intoxicating, one that you won’t forget in a hurry. To show your love for this fascinating city, go ahead and buy an “I Love NY” shirt that would make for an excellent gift for your loved ones back home. You’ll find these in almost all souvenir stores or you can also opt to buy the shirts online. Thankfully, they won’t cost you your limbs as they can be as low as $7.
I Love NY Shirt
Website: NYC Webstore
7. Farmer's market products
As you wander around the city of New York, you’re bound to chance upon a farmer’s market. In fact, there are over 500 of these markets in the whole New York state with hundreds found in the city. It’s, therefore, apt to pick the farmer’s markets as your preferred souvenir shopping destination. Some of the most popular are the Union Square Greenmarket, Prospect Park Farmers’ Market, Bartel-Pritchard Square Greenmarket and Corona Greenmarket. At these markets, you can buy local fresh produce like fruits and vegetables, flowers, and herbs and spices.
New York Farmer's Markets
Website: Farmer’s Market New York
8. Broadway playbills
If you love the theater, then you’ll certainly enjoy spending time at the Broadway Theater. And the mark your experiences there, you ought to buy yourself a copy (or more) of the elemental Broadway Playbill. These are magazines printed for specific production, then dished out to attendees at the theatre’s entrance. Playbills are so symbolic of the arts scene that they’re now part of the whole theater experience. These end up becoming historic pieces in Broadway that are often framed to act like posters or transformed into albums.
Broadway playbills
Website: Playbills
9. Christmas baubles
With Christmas comes the Christmas tree, a centerpiece in many homes during this festive season. And just like people across the globe, New Yorkers often become giddy during this time, decorating their trees with ornaments that range from exquisite to the downright quirky. Christmas baubles represent the exquisite. These are spherical decoration pieces that are hung on Christmas trees and make for wonderful gifts. In New York, you can get a variety of baubles of different shapes, sizes and colors. Stores like The Christmas Cottage or Christmas Village in New York City have some of the best collections in the city, with options for personalizing these ornaments.
Christmas baubles
Website: Christmas Cottage
10. Tote bags
Get yourself or your loved ones a tote bag that’s hot from New York! This city knows style, and this extends to tote bags. Make a statement with tote bags that have brands/ quotes printed on them. You can perhaps get an “I Love NY” tote to match your “I Love NY” shirt or get a Brooklyn tote or a Statue of Liberty one. There’s clearly a variety for you to choose from, with prices at an affordable $10 or less. And, of course, they will make for awesome gifts.
Tote bags
Website: Tote bags
Carry a piece of New York back home
This vibrant city is an enchanting place to visit, one where you’ll make lifetime memories. With the list of souvenirs from New York City, you’ll be able to carry back a piece of this destination to ensure you never forget your trip.
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