Start Your Back to School Shopping

The end of summer vacation is near, and students of all ages will soon be back to their books. Regardless of what the 2021-22 school year looks like, Lincoln Square is here to help you gather all the supplies you need to help you conquer this year’s learning.

If you need need a new backpack for the year, visit Innovation Luggage (2001 Broadway at West 68th Street) to shop backpacks, messenger bags and laptop cases. And start your new school year with a new wardrobe! Get 15% off purchases with a valid student ID at Vineyard Vines (The Shops at Columbus Circle)! Find more stylish clothes for your kids at H&M (The Shops at Columbus Circle), Zara (1963 Broadway at West 66th Street), GapKids (1988 Broadway at West 67th Street) and Target (1863 Broadway at West 61st Street).

Shopping for class books can be fun! Visit Amazon Books in The Shops or Shakespeare and Co. (2020 Broadway at West 69th Street) to find textbooks and more. Also, don’t forget to check out university bookstores, such as Fordham University’s Bookstore (113 West 60th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues), which is currently only open to students and faculty with proof of vaccination, and The Juilliard Store (144 West 66th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue).

Are you moving into the dorms this semester? Shop college essentials at Target and Bed Bath & Beyond (1932 Broadway at West 65th Street). If your classroom is looking more digital, find all the tech gear you need to help you learn remotely at Best Buy (1880 Broadway at West 62nd Street). And Apple (1981 Broadway at West 67th Street) is offering free AirPods with the purchase of various tech products including select MacBook Pros and iPad Pros.

Keep yourself organized this school season with Moleskine (The Shops at Columbus Circle). Discover sale items up to 60%, and you can also personalize your purchases in-store. Additionally, you can find planners and other desk supplies at Paper Source, also located in The Shops. For all your general school supplies, including notebooks, pens, art supplies and more, visit Target and Duane Reade (1889 Broadway at West 63rd Street).

To find more open places to shop for this upcoming academic year, visit our Neighborhood Guide.

Photo credit (top to bottom): Target, Lincoln Square BID Staff, Best Buy