The new school year is almost here, and with it comes the annual list of things to pick up before classes begin. New clothes, school supplies, a good book, and, for students heading off to college, everything needed to settle into a new space. Whatever made it onto the list this year, Lincoln Square has plenty of places to help check it off.
☐ A new look for the school year
Start your back-to-school shopping at The Shops at Columbus Circle (10 Columbus Circle) for the trendiest styles, where H&M, J.Crew, and BOSS offer plenty of options for refreshing a school-year wardrobe. For gym class, practices, and after-school activities, Alo Yoga, Lululemon, Wilson, and Fleet Feet are all conveniently located at The Shops as well. As you build out the rest of the school-year lineup, stroll along Broadway and beyond and check out Gap (1988 Broadway between West 67th and West 68th Street), Mango (1976 Broadway at West 67th Street), Zara (1963 Broadway between West 66th and West 67th Street), and Nordstrom (225 West 57th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue).
Give your skincare routine a refresh, too, with a stop at Kiehl’s (154 Columbus Avenue between West 66th and West 67th Street), which is offering a free 3-piece Back to School Routine Gift with an $85+ purchase, available online and in-store through 3:00am on August 13, while supplies last.
☐ Stock up on supplies and hit the books
Get ready for the semester with school supplies from Target (1863 Broadway at West 61st Street), a one-stop shop for everything from notebooks and folders to backpacks, clothing, and dorm essentials. For planners, notebooks, journals, and stationery, Moleskine and Paper Source, both at The Shops, have plenty to choose from to help keep the year on track. Find required reading and plenty of other titles at the Strand Book Store (2020 Broadway between West 69th and West 70th Street) and PowerHouse Books (The Shops), or pick up specialized academic materials at the Juilliard Store (144 West 66th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue) and Fordham Bookstore (113 West 60th Street at Columbus Avenue).
☐ Get your tech and travel gear ready
For carrying books, laptops, and daily essentials, TUMI (The Shops) has backpacks for the school year and luggage for students moving to campus. When it comes to technology, the Education Store at the Apple Store (1981 Broadway at West 67th Street) offers MacBooks, iPads, and accessories to get students ready for the semester. For a limited time, get a gift card of up to $150 when you buy a Mac or iPad with education savings.
☐ Everything for a new space
For students heading off to college, the list might also include bedding, furniture, storage, and décor. Pottery Barn (1965 Broadway at West 67th Street), West Elm (1870 Broadway between West 61st and West 62nd Street), and Raymour & Flanigan (1961 Broadway at West 66th Street) offer options for setting up a dorm or first apartment.
After your list is checked off, there’s still time to enjoy the final days of summer. Lincoln Square has plenty of places to explore, from shops and restaurants to parks and cultural destinations. Check out our new Neighborhood Guide to discover even more places to shop, dine, and explore throughout the neighborhood.
Photo Credit: GAP
