Unusual Holiday Gifts You'll Only Find In NYC

NEW YORK – This has been a year unlike any other – as we all know. So why not take this opportunity to spice up your gift giving with unique and unusual NYC-centric gifts for your loved ones?

The city has a lot to offer, from a tie that will help your dad navigate the subway to a pillow that will help your roommate get over their fear of subway rats.

Here are a few only-in-New York gifts to put on your list.

Strip Map From 2 Line

What They'll Get: A rare chance to own strip maps depicting stations in the Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn.
What You'll Pay: $25(plus tax and a processing fee)
Where To Find It: The MTA's website

Grade A Apron

What They'll Get: Proof the chef practices excellent at-home food safety.
What You'll Pay: $28
Where To Find It: The CityStore

NYC Subway Tie

What They'll Get: A twist on the tried and true holiday staple – plus directions if they get lost.
What You'll Pay: $45
Where To Find It: The CityStore

Steam Heat Radiator Pin

What They'll Get: A testament to the vital role heat plays on cold winter days in the city.
What You'll Pay: $24.99
Where To Find It: The Tenement Museum

Street Rat Pillow

What They'll Get: A chance to cozy up with the city's most notorious subway dwellers and pizza-eaters.
What You'll Pay: $35
Where To Find It: InTheSeam

RuPaul Pillar Candle

What They'll Get: The start of a celebrity pillar candles collection with the iconic RuPaul watching over them.
What You'll Pay: $16.99
Where To Find It: FriendsNYC