Shopping near the Statue of Liberty

The Oculus is one of the world’s most expensive train stations, serving 12 subway lines and the PATH train, with a beautiful mall inside of it. Its wild exterior designed by Santiago Calatrava, which resembles the skeleton of a whale, has white metal-clad steel ribs that reach up and out which actually symbolize a hand releasing a dove. The structure is a lasting reminder of the attacks of September 11, 2001 — it is in alignment with the sun’s solar angles on each September 11, from 8:46 am, when the first plane struck, until 10:28 am, when the second tower collapsed. Its central skylight fits this alignment and washes the Oculus floor with a beam of light. The shopping center inside boasts stores like the Apple Store, Aesop, Cole Haan, Golden Bar, Moleskine, John Varvatos and others. Dining includes Eataly, Gansevoort Market, Wasabi Sushi & Bento and more.

A Gucci men’s suit for $300? A Marc Jacobs cashmere sweater for less than $200? Stella McCartney sunglasses for a scant $40? No, you’re not dreaming—you’re shopping at Century 21. You may have to rummage to unearth a treasure, but with savings from 25% to 75% off regular store prices, this is a goldmine for less-minted fashion addicts.

This restored 19th-century print shop makes quirky, retro-chic designs with on-site vintage presses. Find original letterpress note cards ($4) and customized stationery. plus quirky gifts like Yellow Owl Workshop stamp sets depicting mod sea and landscape designs ($38).  

As you walk through the narrow entryway of this intimate Tribeca gem, it’s easy to become distracted by the timeworn grape-growing maps canvassing the walls. But as your eyes begin to refocus, you quickly become enraptured by its expansive wine and spirits offerings, which include everything from biodynamic wines to vintage amaros. Free in-store tastings are held daily at varying times.

The smartly curated local-food bazaar combines East Coast produce with speciality items from butchers, cheese makers and other purveyors. Regional events highlight beloved foodstuffs such as hard cider, heritage beans, tomatoes and artisanal breads. Fuel your browsing with plenty of free samples.

Wall Street has long been a place for making money, but with the opening of this discount designer superstore’s fifth Manhattan locale (it joins stores in Union Square, Midtown West, Midtown East and on the Upper West Side), the neighborhood will be a place for saving cash, too. Discover racks upon racks of mostly current-season men’s and women’s clothing up to 60 percent off. In homage to its location, this T.J.Maxx will offer an expanded selection of menswear suitable for the office, including Izod plaid button-downs ($18), Kenneth Cole dress shirts ($18) and Calvin Klein slacks ($30). Accessories include ties by Penguin and Michael Kors ($13 each), and Fossil leather belts ($15). Women will find perfect party wear for the holiday season with Cynthia Rowley tank dresses ($30) featuring exposed zippers, Lauren by Ralph Lauren lacy sleeveless frocks ($100) and Nine West suede wedges ($40). Kenneth Cole trenches ($80), Elena Solano cashmere wraps ($70) and Lauren by Ralph Lauren leather handbags ($150) lend the finishing touches.

This century-old, family-run boutique has moved just a few blocks to its new home inside the Trinity Building. The Art Deco–inspired interior features marble walls, hanging light fixtures and original gold-painted ceilings. Jewelry for both men ($100–$20,000) and women ($20–$50,000) is displayed atop walnut furniture and surrounded by grandfather clocks, vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows. In addition to DeNatale’s namesake label, which includes engagement and wedding rings ($1,000–$150,000), you’ll find baubles from popular brands such as Honora and A. Link. Guys should check out Deakin and Francis guitar-shaped cufflinks ($310), Thistle & Bee crocodile-embossed money clips ($275) and Raymond Weil leather-strap watches ($995). Ladies can grab Honora pearl toggle-clasp bracelets ($225), Rembrandt Charms New York State–shaped silver pendants ($23), and Thistle & Bee blue-topaz rings ($255).

The Tribeca branch of Whole Foods offers something we never expected from a mainstream market: 115 ingredients sold in bulk. An entire aisle is filled with items such as 14 types of organic beans and lentils, seven organic varieties of rice, plus granolas, flours, sugars, spices and three grind-your-own nut butters—all at prices well below what you’d find in bags and jars.

This rustic shop is a South Street Seaport gem: Catering to mutts both large and small, owner Amanda Zink holds events like "Puppy Proms" and has "Santa Paws" visits at Christmastime. Among the boutique's amusing offerings are L.A. label Shabby Dog T-shirts, emblazoned with cheeky sayings like MY OTHER LEASH IS A GUCCI and TOO CUTE TO FETCH ($26), and thirst-quenching Bowser beer ($4) made with beef broth for the dog days of summer. Collars range from simple rope styles ($18) to design-your-own leather pieces ($100), though customers go barking mad for the tough nylon all-weather coats ($40--$65), which can be custom-fitted for every size and are inspired by racing horses.

Jean Claude, this store’s manager, is a go-the-extra-mile kind of guy. He’s also something of a mattress savant, so ask him any questions you have about what kind of bed to put in your crib.