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Start spreading the news—we love New York! To express our admiration for the bustling metropolis, we’ve come up with a selection of gifts that are much more creative than a souvenir shirt.
From a statement necklace to an Empire State building-inspired print, some of these products showcase New York City’s well-known skyline. Others—including a yellow cab poster and subway map plate—explore the way New Yorkers make their way around the concrete jungle. Of course, some celebrate the Big Apple’s food scene, allowing you to transform your kitchen into a craft brewery, coffee shop, or pizza place. And, if the fast pace of NYC is too much for you, a few products even escape city limits to honor the entire Empire State.
Wake up in the “city that never sleeps” with these eye-catching New York gifts!
These gifts are a great way to creatively say “I ❤ New York.”
NYC Instant Film
Fujifilm | $19.99
New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle
UncommonGoods | $49.95
Hand Embroidered City Pillow
UncommonGoods | $196+
Some are inspired by New York City’s iconic architecture.
Skyline Necklace
LilPepperJewelry | $17.56
Empire State Building Art Print
EmbarcaderoPrints | $19.99+
Others explore the ways New Yorkers get around…
Taxi Print
FoxAndVelvet | $20.05+
Subway Coasters
DrinkingModern | $30
New York City Map Necklace
Talia Sari | $79
New York Wood Map
DifferentMaps | $149+
…and eat!
Iconic To-Go Cup
MoMA | $15
Polymer Clay Bagel Earrings
SweetheartCraftsCo | $16.56
Brooklyn Brewshop Beer Making Kit
Brooklyn Brew Shop | $48
Neon Sign
NeonInterior | $171.36
Some celebrate the official symbols of the Empire State, including its state bird, flower, fruit, and animal.
Eastern Bluebird Art Print
INKimaginarium | $26.92
Apple Pin
OldEnglishCo | $7.67
Wooden Beaver Figurine
ForestmelodyStore | $13.80
And, of course, the best thing about New York is its people.
“Humans of New York : Stories” Book
St. Martin’s Press | $14.99
This article has been edited and updated.
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