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Places to go, any time

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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4 of 77 places · 4 open today.

🛍️ Unique shops

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

🛍️ Unique shopsFree

Economy Candy

📍 108 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

A candy store since 1937, with retro and imported sweets floor to ceiling.

● Open now 11 AM–6 PM · Until 6 PM

🕑 Daily 11 AM–6 PM

Weekly hours
Mon11 AM–6 PM
Tue11 AM–6 PM
Wed11 AM–6 PM
Thu11 AM–6 PM
Fri11 AM–6 PM
Sat11 AM–6 PM
Sun11 AM–6 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 15–30 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

Official site ↗

💎 Hidden & free gems

Pocket parks, viewpoints, public atriums and free museum hours.

💎 Hidden & free gemsFree

Arthur Avenue Retail Market

📍 2344 Arthur Ave (at E 187th St), Bronx, NY 10458

LaGuardia's 1940 covered Italian market in Bronx Little Italy: cheese, cured meats, cigars, a beer hall and Gene Bean's ices. Free to wander.

● Open now 8 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM

🕑 Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM (vendor hours vary)

Weekly hours
Mon8 AM–8 PM
Tue8 AM–8 PM
Wed8 AM–8 PM
Thu8 AM–8 PM
Fri8 AM–8 PM
Sat8 AM–8 PM
Sun8 AM–8 PM

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

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Essex Market

📍 88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

A city-run market hall since 1940 with 30+ vendors: Dominican produce, cheese, dumplings and free community events.

● Open now 8 AM–9 PM · Until 9 PM

🕑 Mon–Wed 8 AM–8 PM, Thu–Sat 8 AM–9 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM (vendor hours vary)

Weekly hours
Mon8 AM–8 PM
Tue8 AM–8 PM
Wed8 AM–8 PM
Thu8 AM–9 PM
Fri8 AM–9 PM
Sat8 AM–9 PM
Sun10 AM–6 PM

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

Official site ↗
💎 Hidden & free gemsFree

Time Out Market New York

📍 55 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

A Dumbo food hall with a rooftop that looks straight at the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Free to go up; food is extra.

● Open now 8 AM–11 PM · Until 11 PM

🕑 Sun–Thu 8 AM–10 PM, Fri–Sat 8 AM–11 PM (kitchen times vary)

Weekly hours
Mon8 AM–10 PM
Tue8 AM–10 PM
Wed8 AM–10 PM
Thu8 AM–10 PM
Fri8 AM–11 PM
Sat8 AM–11 PM
Sun8 AM–10 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 45 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

Official site ↗

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