Macy's
Macy's New York is the world's largest department store
Nestled in Herald Square at the intersection of Broadway, Avenue of the Americas and 34th Street, Macy's flagship New York store opened in 1902 setting trends from the beginning with the first modern day escalators in New York City.
Over the years, Macy's Herald Square continued to set the standard for retail outlets in New York and evolved into America's largest department store occupying one city block with eleven levels of fashion for men, women, children and the home.
Macy's Herald Square offers visitors unique small group shopping experiences including a Breakfast Fashion Show, Cosmetics Master Class and consultations with personal shoppers. International visitors can sign up for a "Macy's International Savings Card" at the Herald Square Visitor's Center entitling them to 10% all purchases in all Macy's stores for 30 days.
More than just a department store, Macy's has become synonymous holiday celebrations in New York throughout the year. Ever year, Macy's Herald Square welcomes spring with its annual Flower Show with flowering cherry trees, 10 specialty gardens, flamingo topiary centrepieces, and flowers of every colour and variety imaginable on display throughout the store. On the 4th of July, Macy's celebrates Independence Day with a breathtaking fireworks display on the Hudson or East River that is not to be missed. For more than 80 years, Thanksgiving morning has been reserved to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and its world-famous gigantic balloons. For an authentic New York experience, head up to Central Park West by the American Museum of Natural History on Thanksgiving Eve and watch Snoopy, Kermit, Spiderman and the rest character balloons come to life. At the end of every parade, Santa Claus is welcomed to his home in Santaland at Macy's Herald Square to kick off holiday shopping season.
Nearby attractions include Madison Square Garden,Empire State Building, New York Public Library and Times Square.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoMacy's Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Address: 151 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, USA
Phone: (212) 695-4400
Official Website: Macy's
Macy's Reviews
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A segment on the news brought me into venturing the biggest mall in NYC for the first time in 11 years. A Pac-Man pop up exhibit has settled on the 7th floor of the mall and I was pretty much dead set on getting straight there but I guess before I make my way there, a small summary on the mall as a whole.
It is HUGE! It spans about 9 floors and a basement level at it looks like a haven for anything a woman can want while shopping around. If anything, the 7th floor would be the only floor that would be less female centric since there's a sporting goods store and a Toys R Us (Yes, amazingly they're still around, though not in a large scale) in it. The Pac Man spot is in a corner of the Toys R Us section but you can easily see it when coming up from the many escalators to get there. The escalator leading to the 7th floor was all adorned in wood grain so I thought that was a pretty elegant and timely aesthetic Macy's had there.
The Pac Man exhibit was fun. I missed the opening event which was the day before I came here but it was a nice setting for many of the people all ages, sizes and nationalities to come around and play a game on its 45th birthday, pre-dating MANY of the people that came around the area, including me. There are a bunch of machines from the 4 player competitive Pac-Man party game, the world's largest pac man cabinet and there were 2 of those, 4 specialized 45th anniversary cabinets with a bevy of Namco arcade classics to chose from as well as a dedicated Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man cabinet along with a bunch of merchandise with a few catching my eye. This joint started yesterday Nov 14, 2025 and will be around til Mid January of 2026 so plenty of time and fun to be had.
Sledge Williams - 2 weeks ago
Beautifully decorated for the Christmas holiday, inside and otdide. Very festive and inviting atmoshere. Well staffed and they were very attentive, throughout every department we visted. The Christmas windows were not all revealed. Must return.
Ms. Les - a week ago
Christmas Windows this year are amazing! Be sure to visit the Visitor’s Center on the Mezzanine level to get your 10% off coupon. Also, I always shop Macy’s Backstage for fancy Macy’s dresses for my granddaughter- great price’s but 10% off coupon isn’t valid on backstage prices.
Cecelia Hall - a week ago
Still has that old-school charm. It feels a little different now, but walking through brings back all the nostalgia. I actually bought my prom dress here — and I still remember when they got the Betsey Johnson collection. That was the moment. Macy’s in New York City will always be the ultimate shopping experience — the energy, the fashion, the memories. Nothing else hits quite the same.
Jenny D (Citybird_Adventures) - 2 weeks ago
My favorite part of the 9 story Macy's store is the old wooden escalators. Not every story had them but the lower levels for sure. They are just so cool. The noise they make, thinking of how many years they have moved people over up and down. I know it is an odd review, but I had never seen something like this before in my state. As far as the actual store, it is like any Macy's story but on steroids. There is an entire level for shoes. Your wife will be trying shoes on for hours! You have been warned!
Steven W. Schultz Jr. - 2 weeks ago
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Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| N, Q or R | Herald Square | 3 minutes |
| 1, 2, or 3 | 34th Street | 2 minutes |
How to get to Macy's by Subway
Take the N, Q or R train to Herald Square, head northeast on 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) towards West 34th Street or the 1, 2, or 3 train to 34th Street, head northeast on 7th Avenue (Fashion Avenue) and turn right on West 34th Street.
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