There's something so rewarding about getting exactly what you need at bargain prices. Even if you didn't know you needed, say, a faux potted plant made entirely of yarn or an Art Deco brooch, it's fun to find out as you go. It's all part of why it pays to go
shopping at flea markets in New York. Reflecting our amazing
ethnic heritage,
history and culture, flea markets throughout New York offer everything from African art to vintage clothes.
Eclectic markets offer new merchandise, practical items,
antiques, collectibles,
arts and crafts and, sometimes, fresh
farmers markets produce and flowers. Browse the tables, and who knows what you'll find? Just practice your bargaining skills.
Brooklyn Flea, one of the largest outdoor markets in
New York City, attracts crowds each Sunday with unique, high-quality items. Every day, the
Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market offers traditional African
art, jewelry, masks and fabric, along with the hottest hip-hop fashions.
May to October, you can browse the
AMERI/CAN Flea Market in
Alexandria Bay, or the open-air markets at
Monticello or
Yonkers Raceway. Amid autumn leaves, main streets buzz with music, treasure hunters, and vendors from across the country during giant,
town-wide garage sales at Long Lake,
Oneonta, and
Warrensburg (called the World's Largest).