Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts That Honor New York City

 

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Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts That Honor New York City

New York, baby. While there are many ways to enjoy our city and do our part for the economy, one method is to shop in its stores or purchase pieces designed by local artists and enjoy all of New York’s fun entertainment. Here are a few perfect gifts to gift while showing love to NYC.

Psst…check out Christmas Tree and Holiday Tree Lightings 2023

 

Baby Rattles Made With Certified Organic Cotton

This set of NYC-themed baby toys of an MTA MetroCard, hot dog, taxi cab, and always, a favorite NYC pretzel- are some of what makes New York, well New York. Made with a GOTS-certified organic cotton exterior, eco-friendly dyes, and polyester fill-this gift is perfect for a new baby regardless of where they live. $20 each 

 

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Give the gift of holiday joy with tickets to the Christmas Spectacular! See the iconic Rockettes as they perform in NYC’s favorite holiday tradition at Radio City Music Hall.  For tickets, rockettes.com/christmas.

 

Junebug Ink

This newly launched stationary company is based in Queens, New York, and celebrates modern life while celebrating and uplifting African-American culture. This unique boutique greeting line shares beautifully crafted cards that are not only special to give but are gorgeously chic.

Minted I love New York – Created by illustrator Jordan Sondler

This vibrant New York City map will give any room some ‘pop’ with its interpretation of the busy city we know and adore. Perfect to gift yourself (the best kind of presents, right?) or gift to a lover of the arts. Illustrated by New York-based illustrator Jordan Sandler. $30 up.

 

Mr. Boddington’s Studio: NYC ABCs

Mr. Boddington’s Studio is a beloved stationery store based in Brooklyn, New York. This unique book for the youngest of readers (ages 3-5) explores the Abc’s through an NYC lens and makes for the perfect stocking stuffer gift. $11.

 

 

 

 

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This Is Cooperstown

<p>Nicknamed America's hometown, Cooperstown has small-town charm and world-class attractions including the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, a must-see for fans of the game and the ultimate homage to America's Pastime. Discover fine, folk, and Native American art at Fenimore Art Museum, acclaimed and varied performances at the Glimmerglass Festival, craft beer at Brewery Ommegang and Red Shed Brewery, fresh cider from the Fly Creek Cider Mill, great restaurants, four-season events, and outdoor fun.</p>