Macy´s (New York)

No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to the famous Macy's department store. Macy's takes up the whole block between 7th Ave and Broadway. Given it's proximity to hotel I was staying in it was always going to be paid at least one visit during my time in New York. The store on West 34th Street is the companies flag ship store. Macy's has 200 other stores around the USA. Macy's was founded by Rowland Macy in October 1857, from the ...
...Manhattan it has now become a worldwide department store, famed for it's" Thanksgiving Parade" which was first started in the 20's by some immigrant staff consisting of a few floats which meandered it's way throw Manhattan watched by 10,000 people. Today the Thanksgiving Parade is one of the top New York events. It is thought that on the day of the Thanksgiving Parade some extra 75,000 pay a visit to Macy's. In 1870, Macy's became the first store ...

jo1l 26.05.2003 (31.05.2003) · Read full review
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I felt like a child again. Whlist in New York I went to visit Macy's Santa. You may think that at 34 I was too old but believe me I was not the eldest to visit, on the Staurday that I paid my call. The Grotto is unlike anything we see today in England. Mrs Claus and a giant bear greeted you as you approached the grotto; a steam train and carriages. The elves encourage you in and as you pass through the carriages which appear to be moving, as a film ...
...illusion of movement. Eventually, you walk out of the train into a fantasy world of candy canes, sweets and snow. The elves guide you around the grotto and would you belive it, you can take photos and they will even take your photo for you. It brings back many happy childhood memories. Eventually you reach Santa's house. There are about six houses, set in a snowy land scape. You are guided into a house to meet Santa. He asks you what you would like ...

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We arrived in a very wet and windy New York, what to do? Our hotel was situated more or less next door to Macy's department store so you got it, we went shopping! The first striking thing about Macy's is the sheer size of the place, a full block in length and upward of 7 floors, it really is a shopaholics dream. First port of call for international visitors should be the Visitors centre, situated on the first floor. Here, on the production of id, ...
...to 11% off the ticketed prices, (but doesn't include franchised counters like most of the perfume dept) this is very useful as 8.25% tax is added to the ticket price when you get to the till, so if like me maths isnt your strong point then it saves a lot of working out. (in as much as you know you will pay slightly less than the marked price!) The visitors centre is also worth a visit later in your trip, as for each $100 worth of reciepts you spend, ...

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I was really looking forward to visiting Macy's as its so hyped up.All amaerican TV shows mention it and no wonder it takes up a whole street!To be honest it was the only let down about NY.I can only describe Macy's as the largest Debenhams in the world.It is nothing special. The only thing that distinguishes it from other department stores is its size.The store does not cater for the disabled a there are only escalators between floors, there are ...

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First off a trip to NYC is not complete wihout a visit to Macys, Its a shoppers paradise. This store is the biggest department shop in the world so you may need to set a few hours aside to cover everything depending on how you like to shop. The shop is on West 34th street and is a short stroll to the shops of 5th ave and the empire state building, its almost opposite madison square gardens and again about a ten minute walk to Times square and the ...
...it easy to find and get to. Depending on which entrance you use depends on what department you enter the store. All cosmetics are on ground floor with all the well known names, MAC, BENEFIT, DIOR, etc at a fraction of the UK cost and from my own experience cheaper than the duty free at airorts. Ladies bags are also located here with makes such as GUESS, LOUIS VUITTON amoungst others, again cheaper than the UK. Access by escelator to all other floors ...

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Macy's was the most wonderful department store i have ever been in and i could have stayed there all day! and spent all my money! i went to New York for the first time at New Year! the christmas decorations in the shop were amazing and we spent at least 2 hours there. The only negative thing was the lack of service. I waited about 1/2 hour, and after asking about 5 different members of staff before i managed to try some trainers on only to be told ...
...display which they wouldn't let me have. Apart from that it was amazing. I recomend it to any one old or young. There are lifts and excalators and a vast range of products for all. You need to have lots of time spare thought because you need it! theres about 7 floors i think or more! it is also really cheap as well. i bought 2 dresses and a skirt for under £50 (although it was the sales when i went) i recommend going during the sales as many things ...

victhesmith 25.03.2001 · Read full review
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If you are staying in New York and want a good shopping experience including a Maceys store over three floor ( also JC Penny another department chain) then you are better to hop on the subway and make for the Queens Centre at Woodhaven Boulivard . I believe that this station is served by four different lines, so it's very easy to reach .The mall holds around 200 shops and eating places with a good food court, the main advantage is that due to the mall being in the Queens area, there is no sales tax, saving about 8% on all your purchases. The mall is right outside the subway station. Takes about 30 mins from Times Square. ...

dillbert 17.11.2008
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Macey's ? yes, we all know it don't we - or we think we know it - it is one of new yorks most famous stores - but if you are on a short break yo want to know some details about this and other stores before you go - so here is my report based on a trip in spring 2000: Basically, I have to report that if you like shopping in house of frazer in the UK, you will love it - but otherwise you will find it dreary and disappointing. I suppose it is the ...
...did not live up to what i expected. So much in USA exceeds what we brits expect but maceys does not! The store looks like it needs some renovation work -and it suffers "gouse of frazer" syndrome in that it is "so" hot inside the shopping time feels tiring and uncomfortable. Personally, if you go to new yourk, then concentrate onthe boutique stores that youb simply can not find anywhere else - they are jewels! But hte big names are just selling ...

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