New York City, United States

6 places to shop in this region.

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   1. Strand Bookstore

   Three floors -- 18 miles, says the store itself -- of books in New York City's Greenwich Village.

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   2. Alife Rivington Club

   The Lower East Side's Ultimate sneaker shop specializing in super limited edition kicks.

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   3. Shops at Columbus Circle

   Opened in 2003, the Time Warner Center/Shops at Columbus Circle is probably the first real, suburb-style, multi-level shopping mall in Manhattan.

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   4. Uniqlo

   Uniqlo flagship store in Soho is the Japanese brand's largest retail store.

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   5. Elizabeth Center

   Elizabeth center is a shopping mall in the heart of China Town, it's a great one stop shop for all things kawaii: stationary, gifts, clothing, beauty, including a spa and a photo booth sticker shop!

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   6. Apple Store

   Apple Flagship Store on 5th Avenue, NYC.