{"id":17267,"date":"2010-11-08T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2010-11-08T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=17267"},"modified":"2019-01-21T13:27:40","modified_gmt":"2019-01-21T17:27:40","slug":"shopping-getaways-near-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/17267\/shopping-getaways-near-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Budget-Friendly Holiday Shopping Getaways Near NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"

How many stops at uptown, downtown and midtown stores will it take to get all the Christmas and Hanukkah presents this year? You could just buy everyone on the list a Barnes & Noble gift card or you could turn your generous but tiring errands into a fun and relaxing shopping getaway for you and a travel companion.<\/p>\n

From the historic and high spirited town of Bethlehem to scenic Center Valley and the Jersey Shore, these four \u201cshop and stay\u201d hotel packages near NYC <\/strong>will take the stress out of gift hunting. Some properties offer free shuttle services to the outlets and even give you money to help get the job done. <\/p>\n

Woodbury Commons<\/a> | <\/strong>315 Red Apple Court | Central Valley, NY | 845.928.4547<\/p>\n

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The Package Price: <\/strong>$79\/one room with two single beds; $89\/full bed<\/p>\n

The Shops: <\/strong>Barneys, American Apparel, Diane Von Furstenberg, Crate and Barrel, Ralph Lauren, plus factory stores like Ann Taylor, Nike, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, and The Luggage Factory. For a full list of shops, visit premiumoutlets.com<\/a><\/p>\n

How to get there: <\/strong>Take the Short Line Bus<\/a> from Port Authority to Monroe, NY. From the bus stop, the inn will pick you up for $8 each way (cabs are $12+ tip each way).
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Jersey Shore Outlets<\/a> | <\/strong>1 Premium Outlets Blvd. | Tinton Falls, NJ | 732.918.1700<\/p>\n

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The Package Price:<\/strong> $110\/night – Nov. 1st through April 30th<\/p>\n

The Shops: <\/strong>In addition to the standard shops found at the Jersey Shore Outlets, nearby Main Street in Asbury Park has an eclectic mix of charming boutiques filled with unique items you can’t find at the mall.<\/p>\n

How to get there: <\/strong>Take NJ Transit<\/a> to the Asbury Park train station, then a five minute cab ride to the hotel.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Pier Shops at Caesars<\/a><\/strong> | 1 Atlantic Ocean | Atlantic City, NJ | 609.343.3199<\/p>\n

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The Package Price: <\/strong>From $109\/night, Sunday-Thursday; From $297.36\/night on Friday; From $349.12 on Saturday (Including taxes and fees)<\/p>\n

The Shops: <\/strong>Burberry, Banana Republic, Tiffany & Co., White House | Black Market, Chico’s, BCBG Max Azria, and many more. To browse the stores available, visit thepiershopsatcaesars.com<\/a>
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How to get there: <\/strong>Consult offManhattan’s public transportation guide to Atlantic City<\/a> Watch an episode of HBO’s The Boardwalk before you go.<\/em><\/p>\n

Christkindlmarkt<\/strong><\/a> | 33 W Walnut St. | Bethlehem, PA | 610.332.1300<\/p>\n

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The Price: <\/strong>Weekdays starting at $149; weekends starting at $169. The Christkindlmarkt is open December weekends through the 19th.<\/p>\n

The Shops: <\/strong>Christkindlmarkt is one giant brightly-lit, gingerbread-and-cider-smelling space, featuring handcrafted goods by 75 countrywide artisans.<\/p>\n

How to get there: <\/strong>Take the Trans-Bridge Bus<\/a> line from Port Authority to Sands Casino, then a 5-minute taxi to Main Street. The ride is approximately an hour and a half.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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