Places to visit in New York, Luggage free!
Are you arriving at New York's Penn Station with hours to spare before your AirBnb check-in across town? Did you check out early before your evening flight and now find yourself roaming New York's subway platforms, packed streets and cobble-stone neighborhoods with your heavy bags? You must be wondering where to find luggage storage in Manhattan, lockers in NYC or luggage storage near me! If you're in a bind, BagsAway is here to help you navigate New York City without your things in the way. Don't miss a single opportunity around this diverse megapolis! We've got BagsAway luggage storage locations all around New York where you can securely leave your bags for the day as you catch a Broadway show, take in the views of the city from the Empire State Building or stroll through Central park. As avid travelers and world explorers, proper planning and time management can make or break your trip so make sure your bags don't come between you and your NYC plans! Need some help planning your trip to New York City? We have some suggestions below we hope will spark some ideas of your own!
Dining in NYC
New York City is a food enthusiast's heaven! This is a destination that offers cuisines from all corners of the earth served at Michelin-Star restaurants to hole-in-the wall eateries and lets not forget the food truck scene this city is known for. Whatever your tummy years for, New York has got it and more - a fusion of cultures through flavor, classic American fare and authentic recipes dating back to Nona's kitchen in New York's Little Italy or original tastes of the East in New York's Chinatown.
Chelsea Market - once the epicenter of home cooked food from small local vendors has now transformed into a commercial tourist destination. This food centered enclave now offers 40 distinct food stalls to satisfy a diversity of cravings.
Must try eats at the market...
Adobada taco at Los Tacos No. 1
The Sinatra sandwich at Cappone's Salumeria
Jerk chicken at Tings
For dessert finish off with a Chocolate fudge milkshake from Creamline, a former dairy store turned burger joint.
Brooklyn and Williamsburg - Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America hosted across major cities across the country. This pop-up market launched in 2011 in Brooklyn, hosting over 100 vendors Saturdays on the Williamsburg waterfront and Sundays in the lovely Prospect Park. Williamsburg is certainly the culinary haven these days and is also home to North 3rd Street Market. Unlike its larger ally, this little market is open daily and is permanently grounded inside a barren exposed brick building, celebrating the culinary heart of this neighborhood.
DUMBO - Located down under Manhattan overpass Bridge, this once ugly duckling little Brooklyn neighborhood has transformed into a beautiful insta-worthy sanctuary. The take over from local tech-start-ups and tourism to follow has spawned a melange of worthy eats for any size of appetite and at any hour of the day or night. For a fancy vibe and a killer view of the Brooklyn Bridge Park and the East River behind it, try The Osprey or the The River Café, a Michelin-starred, romantic restaurant. If you're up for a more casual bite go for Juliana's Pizzeria or Gran Eléctrica for a flare of Mexican street food.
NYC Museums & Culture
As one of the world's cultural capitals, New York's museums are the crème de la crème, housing some of the world's finest art collections and historical artifacts. With an unparalleled world-class selection for every flavour palette and curiosity it's easy to spend an entire trip just broadening your horizons on a melange of topics and catering to all interests. Find some of the most popular museums in New York below:
Museum of Modern Art:
Located a hop and a skip away from Grand Central Station the MoMA is a home to provocative modernist masterpieces and contemporary art exhibits.
Visitor Tip: UNIQLO Free Friday Nights give visitors free access to the museum's collections every Friday evening from 4-8pm. However, assume you're not the only thrifty cultural explorer so expect a wait in line. If you have more of a "time is money" approach feel free to buy advance tickets online instead and at the same time find a BagsAway BagDrop location nearby.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum:
The Guggenheim Museum is not only an international acclaimed art museum but an architectural work of art of its own. The unique circular design engulfs the interior with daylight through the glass dome, coining it one of the architectural icons of the 20th century. Aside from a stellar art collection from the likes of Picasso, Kandinsky and Gauguin the inside bistro, The Wright, serves up Award-winning American cuisine on site.
Tip: For discounted entry get a New York CityPASS, a New York Explorer Pass, or a New York pass. Check out available discounts on the Guggenheim website.
New York Metropolitan Museum of Art
The steps of this Upper East Side museum served as a symbol of social hierarchy on Gossip Girl. Beyond the TV screen the MET arguably holds the highest of rankings on the museum ladder with a collection that represents over 5,000 years of art dating back to first cultures of the ancient world until present time. Enter this art history capsule to get transported back in time with treasures that span across eons. Plan ahead and get your MET tickets online. While at it why not pre-book luggage storage with a nearby Bagsaway BagDrop location!
American Museum of Natural History
Located on the Upper East Side Mecca for history buffs and science nerds this Museum offers a second to none experience among the stars at the Hayden Planetarium "Worlds Beyond Earth" show. Walk among the dinosaurs, go on an anthropological adventure or test the laws of physics - whatever your adventure we guarantee a jaw-dropping experience.
NYC Theater - Broadway & Off Broadway
New York is a hot spot for the evolving theater scene. Once mostly known for its Broadway productions, New York has now broadened its horizons on the off-Broadway side of things and added pop-up immersive theater productions to its repertoire, where the audience becomes part of the show. The best productions take place in the most unlikely of places like abandoned hospitals, dusty churches and even old graveyards.
I'll take the opportunity to share a relevant story - in September of 2018 I was roaming the Noho neighborhood while on a business trip, when I stumbled onto and quite literally into a theater production in progress. Apparently I found myself at Theater 80, a longstanding theater putting up dance pieces, Shakespearean classics and works of the edgy variety. I certainly was on the edgier side of things - I found myself standing in the middle of a seance scene. As things progressed several women wound up in the buff channeling the spirit world in the midst of what appeared to be a murder mystery type of production. I couldn't stick around to witness the climactic end but I left with more than a lasting impression to say the least.
The city is the stage For those seeking something less "out there", Broadway is always staging star-cladded talent filled productions such as Hamilton, the Lion King or Wicked.
Shopping in NYC
New York fashion week is one of the biggest events in the fashion world but New York is a buzzing mecca for the trendy and chic no matter the time of year or your choice of style. If you're traveling to NYC for leisure, on business or just passing through the city on a layover, a little local shopping frenzy should always be part of your NYC trip agenda. If you're on a budget or got those bills, bills, bills to spend, New York City's retail diversity is bound to satisfy with its colossal parade of urban, couture and bargain stores for all pocket sizes, styles, and fashion statements.
If you've got a taste for the finer things in life, the Upper East Side is your destination du jour! Couture cladded boutiques, upscale dining, galleries and high-end real-estate make up the landscape of this charming-glam area. Posh department stores like Bloomingdales and Barneys and other notable high-fashion brands along New York's famous 5th Avenue will quench your thirst for high-end garments.
Fashionistas not looking to break the budget can get their retail fix around Times Square, on Canal Street and Soho with mid-range yet trendy fashion brands the likes of GUESS, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, and H & M, among others.
If you have a taste for vintage articles the Lower East Side is your best bet for bargain pieces. Tribeca and the West Village will offer higher-end unique boutiques that will ensure you'll be standing out in the crowd.
Where to store luggage in NYC with BagsAway
The BagsAway luggage storage New York network always has a local cafe, hotel or shop near New York's tourist attractions and travel hubs to safely and instantly hold your bags. Try our affordable short-term storage and long-term storage options for your baggage, sports and work equipment, gym bag, groceries, briefcase, strollers, and everything in between! BagsAway's many BagDrop locations around the city are always available to securely store your bags on-demand. Check out the most popular locations below. A break from your luggage is just a few clicks away!
Hours of operation
Most of our NYC locations are open 24/7 or worst-case scenario from the break of dawn, till late at night to serve your storage needs on the go. We do however recommend double-checking the hours for each location as they may change from season to season.
Luggage Storage Manhattan
Manhattan encases all of the essences of New York City - from world-renowned museums, the Broadway bright lights, Central Park, and The ever famous Empire State Building, nothing is more New York, than Manhattan. Locate your ideal luggage storage in Manhattan with BagsAway and discover Manhattan's hidden gems, most instagrammable spots, and visit it's most essential attractions.
Luggage Storage at Penn Station
Penn Station is the busiest rail hub in North America, with over half a million visitors journeying through every day. The station also connects to New York City subway stations, making it an ideal arrival and departure destination. With all the comings and goings one would assume the station would offer luggage locker facilities, yet surprisingly there are none. Thankfully BagsAway has a safe and BagDrop location around the corner to give you ultimate convenience on travel days.
East village luggage storage
This eclectic hood is the night owl of New York's neighborhoods. Lively dive-bars, food enthusiasts, and vintage clothing adorn the streets of this downtown locale. Though seeing this quiet spot during the day, one would be surprised to see it come as alive and abuzz after sundown. BagsAway has a few luggage storage partners in this hip traffic-free area. Store your luggage in NYC's East Village to savor this neighborhood from dusk till dawn.
Times Square Luggage Storage
Times Square needs no introduction. A New York City symbol and one of the most photographed places in the world, this public space is ever buzzing with people, always alive with lights, shops, nightlife, and entertainment, while on New Year's it hosts one of the most-watched New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe. The ad cladded space is a sensory overload, only rivaled by Asia's busiest and most advanced metropolis centers. With all the action around the clock and the proximity to Port Authority's Bus Terminal, this is no doubt a prime location to find and secure luggage storage near Times square.
Madison Square garden luggage storage
Madison Square Garden is mostly known for hosting the New York Knicks and New York Rangers games. Right above Penn Station, the grand arena hosts many indoor games and shows. It's known as "the world's most famous arena." En Route to Puerto Rico we found ourselves on a layover in New York. We came into Penn Station and decided to catch a Raptors versus the Knicks showdown at Madison Square Garden (aka MSG). Seeing there are no storage locker facilities or bag storage options inside Madison Square Garden we were lucky to rely on our own BagsAway BagDrop Madison Square Garden luggage storage locations nearby and so can you!
Luggage storage Brooklyn
Brooklyn brings a medley of fun for everyone! If you're looking for vintage shops, hipster bars, and nooks Williamsburg is the place to be! Head over to Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn for a game of Hockey or a concert. Looking for family wholesome fun? Head over to Prospect Park or Park Slope, or better yet head to Manhattan Beach for fun in the sun on a hot summer day. Finish the day with a scenic stroll across the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and don't forget to grab a bite of some proper Brooklyn pizza (circa 1942) on Coney Island for a rare taste of coal-fired brick oven pizza or Williamsburg's "Best Pizza".
Grand central luggage storage
Grand Station Terminal is still one of New York City's (and the world's) most beloved landmarks. The famous information booth clock plays host as a meeting spot of star-crossed lovers in countless Hollywood romance flicks, but beyond the beating heart of cinema, the station is a central transit hub. The heart of the station runs from Midtown Manhattan connecting its transit arteries through the subway, rail, buses, taxi/UBER/Lyft, and airport shuttles. If you're coming or going from here it's an ideal spot to store your luggage!
Port Authority luggage storage
Port Authority Bus Terminal is located near Times Square and serves as the main entry point into the heart of Manhattan and New York City as a whole. Not only is it the largest and most congested bus terminal in the United States, but it also connects all 5 New York City boroughs through the city's many transit systems. The Port Authority website clearly states that no baggage storage facilities are available at the bus terminal, but don't fret BagsAway has your Port authority NYC luggage storage options covered!
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