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Macy's

Address: W. 34th St. between Broadway at 6th and 7th Aves., Murray Hill, New York, NY, 10001 | Map It
Phone: 212/695-4400
www.macys.com

Category: Stores/Malls
Location: Union Square

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Fodor's Review:

Sure, you can shop in Macy's in other cities, but there's a say-you-did-it appeal to walking that indoor city block between 6th Avenue (where it meets Broadway) to 7th Avenue, from 34th to 35th streets, verifying that yes, it is indeed the world's largest store (11 floors, 2 million square feet of selling space). In that spirit, chance a ride on one of the narrow wooden escalators you can find tucked among its metallic brethren: installed in 1902, they were the first escalators ever used in an American store. If you're in town in April, visit Macy's during its flower show, when the store is blanketed with banks of tulips, sprouting orchids, and more than 30,000 varieties of flowers and plants. During Thanksgiving, Macy's world-famous balloons float down the avenue, stopping in front of the store for performances by a variety of celebs, bands, and dancers. The store's Christmastime windows are a must-see, sparking a Miracle on 34th Street spirit.

Open: Hrs vary seasonally; Mon.-Sat. 10-9:30, Sun. 11-8
Subway: B, D, F, N, Q, R, V, W to 34th St./Herald Sq.; 1, 2, 3 to 33rd St.

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