Macy´s (New York)

Macys is an iconic scene of New York City; it represents New York City lifestyle with its buzzing and energetic atmosphere, it’s an attraction for Americans and tourists visiting the city and is a place to find all the things you could ever want as its incredible range of items available seems endless. All that’s left to do is find a free day of the week to spend the entire time treating yourself to all these amazing things! Location & getting to Macys Macy’s is a chain of American department stores where the main headquarter store can be found in New York City, 151 West 34th from 7th to 8th ... more

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 humble beginnings of a storefront in the lower regions of Manhattan it has now become a worldwide department store, famed for it's" Thanksgiving ... more

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 of countryside and the snow scenes are shown, creating the illusion of movement. Eventually, you walk out of the train into a fantasy world of ... more

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, you will be given a discount card which entitles you to 11% off the ticketed prices, (but doesn't include franchised counters like most of the ... more

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 no passenger lifts.There is a lot of hustle & bustle inside the store so its hard to get at anything you may want to buy.But do not be disheartened ... more

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 theatre district. The subway is also across the street so it easy to find and get to. Depending on which entrance you use depends on what department ... more

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 they have none in my size except the ones on display which they wouldn't let me have. Apart from that it was amazing. I recomend it to any one old ... more

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 name, the hype, the expectation etc - but somehow maceys did not live up to what i expected. So much in USA exceeds what we brits expect but maceys does ... more