The Best Outlet Mall Shopping in New York City

While New York City is known for being on the cutting-edge when it comes to fashion, you don't have to spend your inheritance or your retirement savings to pick up some of the year's hottest fashions! One great thing about visiting New York City is the number of outlet shopping complexes in proximity to the city, saving not only vacation dollars, but time as they provide a centralized location with many shops of all types.

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets: One hour north of New York City in Central Valley, NY.

This outstanding outlet mall features 220 shops, as well as many customer service perks and special events. For great sportswear shopping, you'll find brands like Adidas, North Face and Nike. Designer apparel options include Salvatore Ferragamo, Chanel, BCBG Max Azaria, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan/DKNY, Gucci and Fendi. National brand-name apparel choices include Gap, Eddie Bauer, Diesel, Levi's, J. Crew, Pac Sun and Tommy Hilfiger. For gifts and specialty items, consider browsing shops such as Bose, Lladro, Yankee Candle and Swarovski. Home furnishing names include Crate & Barrel, Dansk, Bombay and Le Gourmet Chef. You'll also find stores dedicated to luggage, leather, children's items, accessories and jewelry. Take all these great names at unbelievable savings, plus a 50-Plus Shoppers Club, special holiday sales extravaganzas, and a trolley that makes 12 stops throughout the mall, and what more can you ask for?

Filene's Basement: Two locations in Manhattan, Upper West Side.

Filene's Basement began a shopping tradition in Boston in 1908, and now has several other stores around the country. As the country's oldest and most famous off-price store, Filene's Basement features surplus and designer merchandise at greatly discounted prices. The focus at Filene's is always on high-end goods. Departments for Women include sportswear, suites, dresses, juniors, shoes, handbags, sweaters and jewelry. For Men, there are suits, sport coats, ties, active wear and wallets, to name a few. There is also the Home & Gifts department, with candles, bath & body items, home d'cor, and luggage, items for infants and toddlers, as well as gourmet foods.

Tanger Outlet: Long Island.

This 170-store outlet features names like ABC Carpet & Home, Barney's, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tumi, Charlotte Russe, Fila, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Ecco, Bose, Paper Factory, Ultra Diamond Outlet, Pottery Barn, Steve Madden, Pepperidge Farm and Old Navy — just to name a few! Located right on Long Island, and featuring AAA Discounts, this is a great place to shop the day away!

Other Outlets:

• Liberty Village Premium Outlets:  56 miles southwest of New York City in Flemington, NJ
• Franklin Mills Mall:  71 miles southwest of New York City in Philadelphia, PA.
• Penn's Purchase Mall:  71 miles southwest of New York City in Philadelphia, PA.

Whether you are shopping for holiday gifts, or just looking for some unique and useful souvenirs to take home with you, New York City's outlet malls offer a great way to stretch your travel budget and have a great time doing it!