Duane Reade in the City: A Convenience Store Just In Case

(photo: Phil Davis)

One thing I usually map out whenever visiting a big city is where the nearest convenience store is located. We can't possibly pack for every need or emergency without overpacking. So when you need something from a drugstore just in case, there is a Duane Reade located every few blocks in Midtown Manhattan.

I usually visit the nearest Duane Reade near my hotel to pick up bottled water, Red Bull and coconut water. The prices are pretty good for New York that I don't feel like I'm being gouged in the pocketbook for picking up a snack or some allergy medication. Plus for the tourist looking to save some money on meals, each Duane Read has a decent selection of pantry items, snacks and even microwave meals. Probably the best convenience is the locations that are open 24 hours.

Click HERE to find the Duane Reade nearest you in Manhattan. Visit duanereade.com for more information.

The Duane Reade (left) at the corner of 50th and Broadway right under
the Snapple Theatre.