New York is known for countless buildings, sights, museums, Broadway shows and much more, including shopping. People from all over the world travel to the Big Apple with empty suitcases and return with more than they can carry.
You can shop particularly cheaply and conveniently in the outlets outside the city. One is in New Jersey, The Mills at Jersey Gardens, about 40 minutes from Manhattan, or in Woodbury, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, about 60 minutes from the city.
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Getting there and back: Every day there is a bus near Times Square from 8 Ave. and 45 Street. The round trip ticket costs $40 for adults and $27 for children. The ticket is available here. ( CLICK )
Timetable: Daily departure times are at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Return times are at 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Advantages and disadvantages:- The shopping center is laid out like a village and the path between the individual shops is not covered, a bit uncomfortable in bad weather.
- The place on the bus is reserved, no queuing for the bus.
- The selection is much larger and many more brands are represented. ( individual shops )
- High-end designers such as Gucci, Prada, Versace, Dior, Dolce and Gabbana etc. are represented
- A discount booklet is included in the bus ticket, sometimes up to 20-30% extra discount in selected shops.
Video 1 (CLICK) and Video 2 (CLICK) for Woodbury.
New Jersey Gardens
Return: Bus 111 departs from Port Authority, 40 St. and 8 Ave., Gate 223. Round trip ticket is $14.
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Pros and Cons of New Jersey Garden Malls:
- The shopping center is covered, making it easy to visit even in bad weather
- Buses are overcrowded and queuing for the return journey is unavoidable
- Fewer shops than in Woodbury ( individual shops )
- No high-end designers like Versace, Gucci, Prada, Yve Sainte Lauren