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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.
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Flagship and one-of-a-kind stores worth a visit even if you buy nothing.
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M&M'S New York
📍 1600 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Three floors and a wall of M&M's in every color.
● Closed now
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Hershey's Chocolate World Times Square
📍 20 Times Square (701 Seventh Ave), New York, NY 10036
Make-your-own candy bars, giant Reese's and s'mores.
● Closed now
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LEGO Store Fifth Avenue
📍 636 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10020
Big LEGO NYC builds, a Pick & Build wall and a minifigure factory.
● Closed now
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Nintendo New York
📍 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
Nintendo's flagship store, with game demos and a display of vintage consoles.
● Closed now
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FAO Schwarz
📍 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111
The classic toy store with the giant floor piano from "Big."
● Closed now
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Disney Store Times Square
📍 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Disney's two-floor Times Square store.
● Open now
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American Girl Place New York
📍 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019
Doll store with a doll hair salon and a café.
● Closed now
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CAMP Flatiron
📍 110 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10011
A "family experience" toy store with a secret door and themed play areas.
● Closed now
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Books of Wonder
📍 42 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011
NYC's classic kids' bookstore, with original illustration art and Oz rarities.
● Closed now
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Economy Candy
📍 108 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
A candy store since 1937, with retro and imported sweets floor to ceiling.
● Closed now
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Dylan's Candy Bar Hudson Yards
📍 20 Hudson Yards, Level 4, New York, NY 10001
A candy flagship with walls of bulk candy and candy-themed décor.
● Closed now
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Pocket parks, viewpoints, public atriums and free museum hours.
💎 Hidden & free gemsPay what you wish
American Museum of Natural History: pay what you wish (NY State residents)
📍 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
General admission is pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents with ID. Special exhibits cost extra.
● Closed now
Official site ↗💎 Hidden & free gemsFree on set days
Bronx Zoo: free Wednesdays
📍 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
Free general admission every Wednesday with an advance date-specific ticket.
● Closed now
Official site ↗💎 Hidden & free gemsFree
Downtown Boathouse: free kayaking
📍 Pier 26 area (north of Pier 26), Hudson River Park, New York, NY 10013
Free sit-on-top kayaks in a protected Hudson River bay, with free lockers and changing areas. Expect to get wet below the waist.
○ Closed for the season
Official site ↗💎 Hidden & free gemsFree
Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse: free kayaking
📍 Floating dock between Piers 1 & 2, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Free kayaking in the calm water between Piers 1 and 2, under the Brooklyn Bridge. Book a slot two weeks ahead or try walking up.
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