On almost every street corner in the tourist areas of New York you can find photos for sale. Many of them are pictures of Central Park or the skyline. Consider buying one as these pictures offer panoramic views that you may not be able to take yourself. However, for a less expensive and more personal option, bring your own camera. Take pictures of buildings, people, Central Park, Broadway, the Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero or anything else that catches your eye. When you get home, choose the pictures you like and have them professionally framed for your desk, wall or photo key chain holder.
Theater lovers should not leave New York without attending one of the Broadway theater district's world-famous shows. Every guest receives a little book called a playbill, which serves as a souvenir of the show. Playbills that are from popular shows or shows that did not have a long run may even be worth money some day. If you are lucky enough to attend the opening night of a show on Broadway, the cover of your playbill will be stamped with a seal.
Instead of buying junk souvenirs that may get broken or not last very long, consider spending some money on a pendant or a charm. You can find pendants with pictures of buildings, the skyline or the Statue of Liberty at one of the many jewelry shops scattered throughout the city. If you prefer not to wear them around your neck, consider adding a charm to a charm bracelet. You can buy a new and different charm to add to your bracelet each time you return to New York City or travel someplace new.
Whether you head to the gift shop at the Metropolitan Museum of Art or visit an art gallery in Chelsea or Soho, buying art as a souvenir is a long-lasting purchase that will always remind you of your time in the Big Apple. Of course you can purchase big ticket items such as paintings or sculptures, but you may also consider buying local hand-made pottery. If art gallery prices are not in your budget, you can find a print of your favorite picture or painting in a gift shop at one of New York's art museums.
