Shop like a local
As a guest of Mandarin Oriental, New York, you have some of the city's best shopping directly next door, including Stuart Weitzman, Hugo Boss, and Diptyque at The Shops in Columbus Circle. Fifth Avenue's array of luxury offerings, from Bergdorf Goodman to Cartier, are a short walk away. To shop like a local, stroll up Columbus Avenue on the Upper West Side and discover boutiques such as Jonathan Adler for upscale home décor, which the designer describes as channelling "modern American glamour". Design lovers should head downtown in SoHo where you'll find British designer Tom Dixon's store, as well as the Roll & Hill lighting showroom. While in the area, stop by Kirna Zabête boutique on Broome Street, for myriad cool designer fashion brands.
See some sights
You could spend all your time in New York City simply looking up at the breathtaking skyline. Iconic architectural landmarks including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and the World Trade Center. There are also more unusual sights, such as the captivating Flatiron Building, and the
High Line, an elevated public park built on abandoned railway tracks, which is beautiful at sunset.