Seasonal & Holidays
Unusual Holiday Gifts You'll Only Find In NYC
Rats! Running out of gift ideas? We have some only-in-New York suggestions.

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

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

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

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

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
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