Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, in Central Valley, New York, is one of the largest outlet centers in the United States, with around 250 stores ranging from everyday brands to luxury labels. It’s about an hour’s drive from Manhattan and a favorite of international visitors. Weekends and holidays are extremely busy, so arriving at opening time on a weekday is the best strategy. With a car service, you avoid the parking hunt and have room for bags — lots of bags.

At a glance
Location Central Valley, Orange County, NY
Stores About 250
Drive from Midtown About 60–75 minutes
Busiest Weekends, holidays, Black Friday week
Best time Weekday mornings

Planning your day

  • Check the directory online and plan a route.
  • Arrive at opening, especially on weekends.
  • Look for the visitor center for maps and offers.
  • Bring a small rolling bag or plan to drop purchases at the car.
  • Eat early or late to avoid food court crowds.

Why go by car service

Traffic into the outlet on weekends can back up onto Route 32 and the Thruway, and parking is tight. A chauffeur drops you at the entrance and meets you when you’re done — and you won’t need to carry everything around all day. For groups, a Sprinter or SUV has space for bags. Read holiday shopping trips.

Combine it

Pair shopping with Storm King Art Center or Bear Mountain nearby.

Visitors from abroad

International travelers often spend a full day here before flying home. Coordinate with your chauffeur about luggage space for the airport the next day. Read luggage capacity by vehicle.

Tax and value tips

New York charges sales tax on most purchases, with some exemptions for lower-priced clothing and footwear under state rules; check current regulations. International visitors should compare prices with home and consider customs allowances when shopping for others.

Beating the weekend crowd

If you must go on a weekend, arrive before opening, shop the most popular stores first, and leave by mid-afternoon to avoid the heaviest return traffic on the Thruway and Palisades Parkway.