Location: New York City
Top Things to do in New York City
Things to do in New York City, New York (NY): The Best Flea & Street Markets
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
Restaurants in New York City
1. New Amsterdam Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The market is held every Sunday from April through December and brings our region's pioneering farmers, food producers and purveyors to the Fulton Fish Market on South Street, Lower Manhattan, in New York's oldest neighborhood - a site of public markets since 1642. New Amsterdam Market mission is to revive the old Fulton Fish Market as a year round regional food market and as a hub to foster and support small food businesses, cultural exchange and public education.
2. Union Square Green Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By CasaHoffa - Huatulco, Mexico
This green market in the "heart" of NYC provides a wonderful opportunity to obtain fresh produce, meats & fish, baked items, sweets, wine, plants & flowers and much much more. The larger markets are held every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There is also a small market on Mondays.
3. Chelsea Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,567 reviews
Reviewed By 817kandices - Central Florida, United States
We LOVED the Chelsea Market from the history of the building (old Nabisco factory), art at every turn, delicious food stalls and artisan market we could have spent hours here easily! Adjacent to the High Line, it was a perfect way to spend a day!
4. Arthur Avenue Retail Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By r0bertn741
There are many italian food stores in around NYC that one can visit. Everything from Eataly to a small local store in your town or neighborhood. But there's really no place that has feel, variety and energy of the Arthur Avenue Retail Market. This is a place that if you visit - you will buy something because the foods are that enticing! And once you're done, you can then visit one of the many wonderful restaurants in the Little Italy of the Bronx (i.e. what we used to just refer to as Arthur Ave.) that are right outside the door.
5. Grand Central Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 761 reviews
**Please note: All vendors have separate cash registers.** One market, unlimited options. Shop Grand Central Market for the finest and freshest ingredients for everyday meals and special occasions. Grand Central Market Vendors: Bien Cuit, Ceriello Fine Foods, Dishes at Home, E.A.T. Gifts, Eli Zabar's Bread & Pastry, Eli Zabar's Farm to Table, Li-Lac Chocolates, Murray's Cheese, Oren's Daily Roast, Pescatore Seafood, Spices and Tease, and Sushi by Pescatore. The Grand Central Market is closed on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Reviewed By Maryinthegarden - Ocean City, United States
This vendor was one of the top highlights of our trip to NYC. High quality and great variety of meats and cheeses. Service by Matthew was unparalleled. His knowledge and enthusiasm for all of the products was infectious and he made the whole experience fun. It was expensive but worth every penny!
6. Artists & Fleas at Chelsea Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Artists & Fleas is a marketplace of makers—tastemakers, experience creators, designers, collectors and curators. Together, this creative community of shoppers & sellers come to discover and be discovered.
Reviewed By warblerwatcher
If my travel budget had allowed, I would have bought a lot more items here for myself and for gifts -- clothing and accessories were well made and definitely artistic. Many wonderful booths and creators here. If you love exquisite silk scarves and fun block prints, visit the Juli Raja booth. Still wishing I had bought that shirt with the pterodactyl print.... And then there were several other places with appealing things. For something special from New York that is fairly priced, check out Artists and Fleas.
7. Essex Street Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By TouristMD - Baltimore, United States
This is a nice market with a great variety of vendors. We tried food from a few places and it was delicious. Great stop if you’re in the area.
8. Urbanspace - Broadway Bites
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Broadway Bites pops-up in summer and fall at Greeley Square, showcasing a diverse mix of cuisines from local chefs and makers. You’ll find a mix of original concepts from experienced vendors, as well as talented up-and-coming entrepreneurs bringing their flavors to the markets for the first time.
9. Artists & Fleas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Artists & Fleas is a marketplace of makers—tastemakers, experience creators, designers, collectors and curators. Together, this creative community of shoppers & sellers come to discover and be discovered. Artists & Fleas Soho is temporarily closed. We’ll announce our plans for the future very soon.
Reviewed By Hess02025 - Boston, United States
When visiting Soho, this is a must visit. It’s a fun open space of local artists & creations including jewelry (lots of beautiful designers), all-natural skin line, cheeky canvas pouches, vintage clothing and more.
10. Greenflea Flea Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By tomasviska - Long Beach, United States
I love Flea Markets, but 6th Ave and 25th St was closed, Hell's Kitchen was closed, and Brooklyn Flea are all closed for winter. This market is outdoors and indoors held at a little school. lots of neat vendors. This trip, we met Rosalind Harris (Fiddler on the Roof) and bought a lovely snake ring from her. We always meet interesting vendors and some great stories. Good deals and treasures to be found.
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