NYC Unwrapped: An Elliman Guide to Holiday Shopping

When it comes to getting holiday gifts for the people in our lives, online shopping can certainly make it quick and convenient. But for those of us who love the experience of holiday shopping—the decorations and window displays, the festive energy, the open-air markets, the mugs of hot chocolate while we rest our feet—there’s no place like New York City. To celebrate the many gifts that make NYC so magical this time of year, Douglas Elliman’s NYC Unwrapped holiday guide offers a round-up of recommendations for seasonal events and attractions across Manhattan, Brooklyn and The Bronx. If you’re heading out to do your holiday shopping in the city, here are four of our favorite winter markets to visit this time of year. Union Square Holiday Market More than 160 internationally renowned local craftsmen, artists and entrepreneurs gather for this definitive holiday market, returning to Union Square Park. Bronx Terminal Market Winter Wonderland Get a dose of seasonal magic with a holiday tree lighting, winter crafts, photos with Santa and more. Red Hook-Carroll Gardens Holiday Market Peruse this open-air market along Van Brunt St. in Red Hook, featuring dozens of local artisan vendors and chefs. Dumbo X Brooklyn Holiday Flea Market The Brooklyn Flea brings more than 40 vendors of vintage and handmade goods to the Manhattan Bridge Archway on Sunday’s. View the complete NYC Unwrapped holiday guide .