Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market, is open every Saturday and Sunday with close to 200 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, fine crafts, handmade jewelry, decorative arts, and vintage clothing. Designers, celebrities, and locals shop here. Its location southwest of Times Square provides a sweeping midtown view and a uniquely New York feel. A $1 shuttle service leaves from here to other fleas in Chelsea. 9am-6pm. West 39th St. (9th-10th Aves.), 212-243-5343; www.hellskitchenfleamarket.com. Another flea market, GreenFlea is a year-round indoor-outdoor market that features an incredible array of antiques and collectibles, jewelry, fashion apparel, ethnic handicrafts, new and antique home furnishings, and memorabilia. Plus CDs, books, children’s clothing and more. And there’s also a farmers’ market. Admission is free, and the market is open rain or shine. Sundays on the Upper West Side, Columbus Ave. at 77th St. (opposite the American Museum of Natural History); open 10-6. Call 212-239-3025 or go to www.greenfleamarkets.com.
If you’re looking for an invaluable NYC memento, visit Gallery of International Naïve Art (GINA). This world-renowned gallery deals in the procurement and sale of naïve art from all over the world, and to this end they have established long-term relationships with naïve art galleries and many artists. Having opened last year in April it currently represents 250 artists’ original artwork, and they represent artists from over 20 countries (including Costa Rica, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Portugal, and Spain). 454 Columbus Avenue (82nd Street), 212-877-0097; www.ginagallerynyc.com.
If photography is a passion, Adorama is a world leader in photography and video equipment, and the perfect place to shop for their gifts, whether they’re an amateur or professional photographer. Founded in 1978, Adorama has grown into one of the world’s largest photography and video equipment dealers, and the secret to their success, and die-hard customer base, has always been dedication, hard work and proven customer satisfaction. 42 W. 18th St. (btw. Fifth and Sixth Aves.), 212-741-0052; www.adorama.com
Art Brown has opened a fabulous new pen emporium, just around the corner from their original location, where they continue to have the world’s largest selections of writing instruments, from the finest pens to those appropriate for school. In business since 1928, Art Brown’s knowledgeable staff will help you find the right pen, or something from their full line of stationery and greeting cards that can be personalized. 2 W. 45th St., 800-772-PENS
A great spot to pick up athletic equipment is at one of the Super Runner’s shops. There you can select from the latest, and most advanced, shoes and performance clothing—Nike, New Balance, Asics, Saucony, Hind, Insport, and many others. Mon.-Wed., Fri., 10am-7pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Third Ave. (71st-72nd Sts.), 212-249-2133; Lexington Ave. (89th St.), 212-369-6010; Amsterdam Ave. (77th-78th Sts.), 212-787-7665; www.superrunnersshop.com.
If you’re a golfer, or buying for one, head to the New York Golf Center. Whether you’re looking for the new TaylorMade r7 Superquad Driver or Callaway’s Big Bertha 460, this is the destination for the discerning golfer. The professionals who staff the store will make gift buying easy, and whether visitors are looking for great clubs or the latest golf accessories, New York Golf Center offers a huge selection of top-quality equipment. 131 W. 35th St. btw. Broadway & Seventh Ave, 212-564-2255If trekking in the great outdoors is your idea of fun, then make sure to visit the most complete outdoor store in NYC. Tent & Trails has 6,000 square feet stuffed with high-tech backpacking and climbing equipment, clothing, and tents. They carry a complete selection of clothing, footwear, and equipment from world-famous brands such as North Face, Mountain Hardware, Osprey, and others. 21 Park Place at Church St., 212-227-1760
