Discover a department store large enough to get lost in and satisfy all your shopping needs. Stretching almost an entire city block, Macy's Herald Square is not only an excellent place to indulge your shopping whims but also a National Historic Landmark since 1978. Until 2009, it was the largest department store in the world, and while it no longer holds the title, this flagship store still carries just about everything you could ever need. Find great selections of clothing, beauty products, home decor, luggage, accessories, and more at remarkably reasonable prices. If you need a break while exploring, stop at one of the many eateries housed inside, which range from a Starbucks to a contemporary Italian trattoria. Between its superb merchandise, on-site amenities, and historical significance, Macy's Herald Square is absolutely worth a visit.

You can easily spot Saks by its array of flags fluttering outside the building. With an aim to dress the city's stylish, the department store includes expansive sections for contemporary women's clothing and classic men's fashion. The departments have a great range of international designer wear, including Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino and Sonia Rykiel as well as cosmetics and fragrances by Bond No.9, Chanel and more. The store also features collections by American designers such as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan. So if you want to include a bit of New York into your wardrobe, splurge at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Words like opulence and elegance come to mind when you hear the name Bergdorf Goodman. One of the many esteemed shopping destinations situated on Fifth Avenue, this luxury department store has it all: designer clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, beauty products, homewares, and more. Spend the day browsing brands ranging from Akris to Valentino then stop by the lavish BG Restaurant on the seventh floor. If an indulgent meal isn't enough to restore your energy for another round of shopping, head to the in-house day spa and let soothing treatments with essential oils melt your cares away. There's a reason the fashion elite swear by Bergdorf Goodman.

Whatever you're looking for, Bloomingdale's is bound to have it. Downstairs are the accessories department and glitzy beauty counters, where you'll find stylish accouterments to complete any outfit. Upstairs, you can move between the women's and men's departments, peruse bedding and kitchenware, and more. Those who enjoy designer labels will be thrilled to find the likes of Stella McCartney and Kate Spade New York among others. Best of all, while the merchandise is expensive, Bloomingdale's is also famous for its big sales.