5. Strand Books, New York, New York
Opened in 1927, Strand Books is the lone survivor of the 48 bookstores that occupy Book Row in Manhattan. Occupying more than 55,000 square feet of space plus kiosks in Central Park it is still owned and run by the same family that founded it. My suggestion: Take the time to browse through the kiosks and outdoor bookshelves for some unexpected steals.
Looking for more bookstores to visit? Pick up your copy of The Best Places for Everything to see more of Peter’s favorites. It’s available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound and your local bookstore
For more bookstore and best places suggestions check out:
- Peter’s Travel Tip on Visiting Independent Bookstores
- The Travel & Shopping archives
- Past Friday slideshows including The Best Signature Dishes, The Best Places for White Water Rafting, The Best Places to Ride Roller Coasters and The Best Places to Make Your Own…
By Peter Greenberg, excerpted from The Best Places for Everything (Rodale)
