Shopping in Downtown Jamaica, Queens

The NY Times has an article about the increasingly popular shopping destination of downtown Jamaica. Bargain hunters come as far as Maryland and Detroit to shop for the latest fashions, especially hip hop clothing lines, at some of the best prices in the Northeast. Shoppers seek the latest in clothes, jewelry, footwear, and more from the 300 independent shops in the area.

Don't expect a Starbucks or Old Navy (though there is one a short walk away in Jamaica Center at Parsons Blvd), but get ready to search out bargains on brands like Baby Phat and Kangol.

The shopping area in Jamaica is centered on the intersection of 164 Street and Jamaica Avenue, just a short walk from the LIRR and Airtrain (to JFK) station as well as the E, J, and Z subways. Cookies Department Store at 166-21 Jamaica Avenue is one of the biggest discount shops in the downtown.

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