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NASSAU COUNTY IS A MECCA FOR SHOPPERS

Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009

MINEOLA, November 24 -- Nassau County, the “Island of Possibilities,” is a mecca for shopping. From luxury goods to factory-outlet bargains to flea market and craft fair items, you’ll find them all in Nassau County this holiday shopping season.

Quaint downtown boutiques, exclusive designer shops on Manhasset’s Miracle Mile and five regional shopping malls will dazzle anyone shopping for holiday gifts.  Or you can snag a bargain at Long Island’s original outlet center, Voice Road in Carle Place. There are independent toyshops offering unusual play items, a trove of shops in Hicksville featuring jewelry from India. Unique toy stores dot the region and some of the finest wine merchants in the country offer liquid solutions to holiday gift giving.

Here’s what you find in Nassau County’s shopper’s paradise:

Americana Manhasset

2060 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030

(516) 627-2277

www.americanamanhasset.com

Just 20 miles from Manhattan, the Americana Manhasset is Long Island’s answer to Rodeo Drive.   Home to 60 international boutiques, Americana Manhasset features remarkable architecture, harmonious landscape design and a bevy of services to help make your shopping experience a joy. Among the names you’ll find: Brooks Brothers, Tiffany, Georgio Armani, Gucci, Hermes, Fendi, Dior, Versace and more.

Broadway Mall

Routes 106 and 107

Hicksville, NY 11801

(516) 935-5599.

www.broadwaymall.com

More than100 stores, including Macy’s, H&M, IKEA, Old Navy and Target. Convenient to the Long Island Railroad’s Hicksville station.

Green Acres Mall

2034 Green Acres Mall

Valley Stream, NY 11581

www.greenacresmallonline.com

Mall Office: 516-561-7360

Shopping line: 516-561-1157

Shop Macy's, JC Penney, Sears, Old Navy and 200 specialty shops cover 1.8million square feet. Visit the cinema, salons and food court. Gift certificates, strollers, ATM and complimentary wheelchairs are available. Plenty of free parking. Close to southeast Queens.

The Mall at the Source

1504 Old Country Rd., Westbury, NY 11590

(516) 228-0303

http://tiny.cc/9v3K8

With 733,000 square feet spread over two levels, this upscale retail and entertainment center is home to an eclectic mix of  more than 60 exciting stores and restaurants included Loehmann’s, Nordstrom Rack, Sak’s Off Fifth, Dave & Busters, The Cheesecake Factory and more.

Roosevelt Field Mall

630 Old Country Rd., Garden City, NY 11503

(516) 742-8000

http://tiny.cc/kG38R

Long Island’s largest enclosed mall and eighth-largest in the nation with

more than 2 million square feet. Anchors include Bloomingdale's, JC Penney,

Macy's, Nordstrom, Dick's Sporting Goods and more than 270 specialty

stores including Aeropostale, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, The

Disney Store, Gap, The Limited, Victoria’s Secret and many more. Valet

parking available.

Westfield Sunrise Shopping Center

Sunrise Highway

Massapequa NY 11758

516-795-3550

westfield.com/sunrise

More than 160 retailers on two levels including H&M, JC Penney, Macy’s, Sears, Victoria’s Secret and Wal Mart.

Great Neck Plaza

Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021

516-829-8374

shopgreatneck.com

Some 250 boutiques offering designer brands and more line the streets of Great Neck Plaza.   There are more than a thousand metered parking spaces and downtown Great Neck is easily accessible by the Long Island Railroad or MTA Suburban Bus Routes N20 and N21 from Flushing.

Roslyn

Tony shops line Northern Boulevard, Main Street. Glen Cove Road and Old Northern Boulevard of this North Shore village.

Carle Place Discount Outlets

Voice Road at Glen Cove Road

Carle Place, NY 11514

Long Island’s original outlet center offers everything you will need from personal products to household items with stores that include Corning/Revereware, Big Lots, Bass Shoes, Perfume Factory Outlet, Van Heusen, Carle Place Fabrics

Tri-County Flea Market

3041 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, NY 11756     
      
                                                                        
(516) 579-4500                                                                                                               

www.fleaman.com   

Open Thursday to Sunday and located just a few blocks east of the Wantagh State Parkway this two-level indoor facility is home to a large jewelry exchange and baseball cards collectibles, among a host of other offerings.                                                                                                                                   

Shoppers Village

121 Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead, NY 11552

(516) 486-5404                                                                                                            

www.shoppersvillage2.com                                                                                                       

Long Island's largest indoor flea market, featuring more than 350 booths, vendors and stores with almost every imaginable product. Ample parking and accessible via the West Hempstead LIRR

or via the MTA  Suburban Buses N6 and N15.

Unique Toy Stores

Funky Monkey
360 Wheatley Plaza, Greenvale, NY 11548  (516) 484-0966

E-magine Toys & Gifts
44 Atlantic Ave. Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 792-3331
338 Jericho Tpke., Syosset, NY 11791 (516) 364-8771

Fantastic Kids Great Neck
50 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021, (516) 504-1158

La Toys Etcetera
82 Columbia Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516 (516) 569-1112

Matty's Toy Stop
19 Covert Ave. Floral Park, NY 11001 (516) 358-4010
284 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516) 634-0030
1350 Peninsula Blvd., Hewlett, NY 11557 (516) 295-2555
2138 Merrick Mall, Merrick, NY 11566 (516) 771-4209
439 Plandome Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030 (516) 365-2140

M.J. Beanz
345 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Plainview, NY 11803 516-827-7700

Sakoff's Toy Store
131 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516 (516) 569-2390


Indian Jewelry

Aainaa Fashions
101 Broadway (Route 107), Hicksville, NY 11801 (516) 822-5304

Bangles Bindis and Beyond
1618 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040 (516) 502-4114

Kanika Fashion Emporium
259 S. Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 (516) 433-2405

Khubsoorat Collection
83 Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 (516) 935-8404

Krupa Jewellers
420 S. Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 (516) 433-8990

Shreya Jewelers
420 S. Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 516-938-8808

Tej Jewelers
81 S. Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 516-465-2466

Wine Merchants                                                                                   

These shops offer world-class selections of fine wines along with the advice to picking the right wine.

MAB Finer Wines & Spirits
385 Merrick Ave East Meadow, NY. Phone: 516-489-0303                                                     

Pop’s Wines                                                                                                                                                            
256 Long Beach Rd. Island Park, NY 11558 (516) 431-0025

Post Wines
510 Jericho Tpke., Syosset, NY 11791-4520 (516) 921-1820

Raeders Wines
1029 Willis Ave., Albertson, NY 11507 (516) 747-0004           

Varietal Wines & Spirits

21 E. Shore Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030 (516) 365-5077                      

Young’s Fine Wines & Spirits                                                                                                                              
505 Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030 (516) 627-1234

Nassau County, The Island of Possibilities, is home to world-class shopping, restaurants and museums, as well as top-notch hotels, Gold Coast mansions, quaint villages and spectacular surfing, fishing and boating. There are many hiking trails, public gardens, bike paths and plenty of free and near-free events and attractions all year long. Nassau County has something for everyone and whether you come for the day or stay overnight, you will find Nassau County wonderfully accessible and affordable. For more information visit www.visitnassaucounty.com