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Unique attractions, one-of-a-kind shops and hidden free spots. Each card says if it's open today (New York time), with its weekly hours, address and official link, checked 2026-10-26. Hours change, so check before you go.

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Flagship and one-of-a-kind stores worth a visit even if you buy nothing.

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Harry Potter New York

📍 935 Broadway, New York, NY 10010

Three floors of wands, robes and Butterbeer, plus paid VR experiences.

● Open now 10 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM

🕑 Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM, Sun 10 AM–7 PM

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–8 PM
Tue10 AM–8 PM
Wed10 AM–8 PM
Thu10 AM–8 PM
Fri10 AM–9 PM
Sat10 AM–9 PM
Sun10 AM–7 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

LEGO Store Fifth Avenue

📍 636 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10020

Big LEGO NYC builds, a Pick & Build wall and a minifigure factory.

● Open now 10 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM

🕑 Mon–Thu & Sun 10 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–8 PM
Tue10 AM–8 PM
Wed10 AM–8 PM
Thu10 AM–8 PM
Fri10 AM–9 PM
Sat10 AM–9 PM
Sun10 AM–8 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

Nintendo New York

📍 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020

Nintendo's flagship store, with game demos and a display of vintage consoles.

● Open now 10 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM

🕑 Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 11 AM–7 PM

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–8 PM
Tue10 AM–8 PM
Wed10 AM–8 PM
Thu10 AM–8 PM
Fri10 AM–8 PM
Sat10 AM–8 PM
Sun11 AM–7 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

FAO Schwarz

📍 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111

The classic toy store with the giant floor piano from "Big."

● Open now 10 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM

🕑 Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sun 10 AM–9 PM; closed Christmas

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–8 PM
Tue10 AM–8 PM
Wed10 AM–8 PM
Thu10 AM–8 PM
Fri10 AM–9 PM
Sat10 AM–9 PM
Sun10 AM–9 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

Disney Store Times Square

📍 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036

Disney's two-floor Times Square store.

● Open now 9 AM–9 PM · Until 9 PM

🕑 Daily 9 AM–9 PM

Weekly hours
Mon9 AM–9 PM
Tue9 AM–9 PM
Wed9 AM–9 PM
Thu9 AM–9 PM
Fri9 AM–9 PM
Sat9 AM–9 PM
Sun9 AM–9 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

American Girl Place New York

📍 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019

Doll store with a doll hair salon and a café.

● Open now 10 AM–6 PM · Until 6 PM

🕑 Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM, Sat 10 AM–7 PM; Sunday hours vary (check site)

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–6 PM
Tue10 AM–6 PM
Wed10 AM–6 PM
Thu10 AM–6 PM
Fri10 AM–6 PM
Sat10 AM–7 PM
SunOpen

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

CAMP Flatiron

📍 110 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10011

A "family experience" toy store with a secret door and themed play areas.

● Open now 10 AM–7 PM · Until 7 PM

🕑 Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM, Sat 9 AM–8 PM, Sun 9 AM–6 PM

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–7 PM
Tue10 AM–7 PM
Wed10 AM–7 PM
Thu10 AM–7 PM
Fri10 AM–7 PM
Sat9 AM–8 PM
Sun9 AM–6 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

Books of Wonder

📍 42 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011

NYC's classic kids' bookstore, with original illustration art and Oz rarities.

● Open now 11 AM–7 PM · Until 7 PM

🕑 Daily 11 AM–7 PM

Weekly hours
Mon11 AM–7 PM
Tue11 AM–7 PM
Wed11 AM–7 PM
Thu11 AM–7 PM
Fri11 AM–7 PM
Sat11 AM–7 PM
Sun11 AM–7 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

Strand Bookstore

📍 828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

"18 miles of books," plus the bargain carts outside.

● Open now 10 AM–9 PM · Until 9 PM

🕑 Daily 10 AM–9 PM

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–9 PM
Tue10 AM–9 PM
Wed10 AM–9 PM
Thu10 AM–9 PM
Fri10 AM–9 PM
Sat10 AM–9 PM
Sun10 AM–9 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

Pearl River Mart

📍 452 Broadway, New York, NY 10013

An Asian-American emporium of lanterns, ceramics, slippers and snacks since 1971.

● Open now 11 AM–7 PM · Until 7 PM

🕑 Daily 11 AM–7 PM

Weekly hours
Mon11 AM–7 PM
Tue11 AM–7 PM
Wed11 AM–7 PM
Thu11 AM–7 PM
Fri11 AM–7 PM
Sat11 AM–7 PM
Sun11 AM–7 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

Apple Fifth Avenue (the glass cube)

📍 767 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10153

The glass cube on 59th St, open 24 hours. Free Today at Apple sessions.

● Open 24/7 24 hours · Never closes

🕑 Normally open 24 hours, every day (check for rare overnight closures)

Weekly hours
Mon24 hours
Tue24 hours
Wed24 hours
Thu24 hours
Fri24 hours
Sat24 hours
Sun24 hours

⏱ Est. time spent: 15–45 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

Official site ↗

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