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Classic NYC Crawl

Rockefeller flagship, Village punk basement, East Village soul bins, and a Bushwick detour.

City Route · 4 stops · about 6.6 miles. The stops are spread across a city. Plan on a rideshare, bike, transit or a short drive between shops. What do route types mean?

The 4 stops

1. 1. Rough Trade Above

   Rockefeller Center · Indie/Rock · $$

   Rockefeller Center flagship with a huge, thoughtfully curated new-release wall.

   Tip: Ask staff for a listening-station recommendation — reviewers say the picks are genuinely considered, not just whatever's popular.

   1250 6th Ave, New York, NY 10112, USA

   Hours

   Monday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Tuesday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Wednesday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Thursday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Friday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Saturday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
   Sunday	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 212-664-1110

2. 2. Generation Records

   Greenwich Village · Punk, Rock, Metal · $$

   Two floors — rock and indie upstairs, metal and punk in the basement.

   Tip: Head straight to the basement if hardcore or metal is your thing.

   210 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012, USA

   Hours

   Monday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Tuesday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Wednesday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Thursday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Friday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Saturday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Sunday	12:00 - 7:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 212-254-1100

3. 3. A-1 Record Shop

   East Village · Soul/Funk, Hip-Hop, Disco · $

   Deep, eclectic used bins with a serious soul, funk, and hip-hop backbone.

   Tip: Ask about "The Loft" section — a nod to David Mancuso's legendary NYC parties.

   439 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009, USA

   Hours

   Monday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Tuesday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Wednesday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Thursday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Friday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Saturday	12:00 - 8:00 PM
   Sunday	12:00 - 8:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 212-473-2870

4. 4. Second Hand Records NYC

   Bushwick, Brooklyn · Soul/Funk, Electronic/Techno · $$

   Bright, plant-filled Bushwick shop with a well-curated soul, house, and electronic selection.

   Tip: Small space with big taste — worth the trip out to Bushwick.

   23 Lawton St, Brooklyn, NY 11221, USA

   Hours

   Monday	1:00 - 7:00 PM
   Tuesday	1:00 - 7:00 PM
   Wednesday	1:00 - 7:00 PM
   Thursday	1:00 - 7:00 PM
   Friday	1:00 - 7:00 PM
   Saturday	1:00 - 7:00 PM
   Sunday	1:00 - 6:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +1 516-828-2972

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

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Part of a road trip

• Northeast Corridor5 stops