Holiday Markets in New York City

Holiday markets in New York City offer shoppers a great opportunity to see lots of gift options quickly and easily. The festive atmosphere at these holiday markets in New York City can make holiday shopping fun rather than a chore and enable you to check off many people on your gift list with ease.

1. The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park

Surrounding The Pond at Bryant Park, The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park offer a wide variety of items for sale, including many selling handmade goods. There is a venue map and coupon available on their website.

The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park:
Open through Sunday, December 28, 2008

Hours:
• Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park Website

2. Holiday Shopping in Union Square

One of New York City's most popular Holiday Markets, the Holiday Shopping Market in Union Square offers shoppers a variety of items including handcrafted jewelry, fine art, clothes, handmade ornaments, and toys.

Holiday Shopping in Union Square:
Open November 22 - December 24, 2008

Hours:
• Monday - Friday - 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Saturday - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Sunday - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Christmas Eve - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

3. The Grand Central Holiday Fair

The Grand Central Holiday Fair has one distinct advantage over all the others -- it's housed inside of Grand Central Terminal, making it a great choice no matter what the weather might be doing outside. Check out this list of holiday vendors to see the variety of goods being sold by the vendors.

The Grand Central Holiday Fair:
Open through Monday, December 29, 2008 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)

Hours:
• Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Open until 9 p.m.: December 17, 18, 19, 22, 23

4. Holiday Market at Columbus Circle

Located on the southwest corner of Central Park at Columbus Circle, the Holiday Market at Columbus Circle has 120 vendors selling a wide variety of gifts.

Holiday Market at Columbus Circle:

Holiday Market at Columbus Circle:
Open through December 24, 2008
Central Park (59th Street and 8th Avenue)

Hours:
• Monday - Saturday - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Sunday - 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Christmas Eve - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

5. The Holiday Gift Shops at St. Bartholomew's

The Holiday Gift Shops at St. Bart's:
Open through December 24, 2008
109 East 50th St. at Park Ave.

Hours:
• Daily: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Source : about.com