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📍 Greenwich Ave between Sixth Ave & W 10th St, New York, NY 10011
A free, volunteer-run flower garden behind the old courthouse library. Last day this season: Fri Oct 30.
● Closed now 10 AM–6 PM · Opens tomorrow at 10 AM
🕑 Apr 1–Oct 30: Tue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM; closed Mondays and in the off-season
Weekly hours (in season) Mon Closed Tue 10 AM–6 PM Wed 10 AM–6 PM Thu 10 AM–6 PM Fri 10 AM–6 PM Sat 10 AM–6 PM Sun 10 AM–6 PM
⏱ Est. time spent: 15–45 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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📍 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 Mon 10 AM–8 PM Tue 10 AM–8 PM Wed 10 AM–8 PM Thu 10 AM–8 PM Fri 10 AM–9 PM Sat 10 AM–9 PM Sun 10 AM–8 PM
⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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📍 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 Mon 10 AM–7 PM Tue 10 AM–7 PM Wed 10 AM–7 PM Thu 10 AM–7 PM Fri 10 AM–7 PM Sat 9 AM–8 PM Sun 9 AM–6 PM
⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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📍 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 Mon 11 AM–7 PM Tue 11 AM–7 PM Wed 11 AM–7 PM Thu 11 AM–7 PM Fri 11 AM–7 PM Sat 11 AM–7 PM Sun 11 AM–7 PM
⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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📍 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 Mon 10 AM–9 PM Tue 10 AM–9 PM Wed 10 AM–9 PM Thu 10 AM–9 PM Fri 10 AM–9 PM Sat 10 AM–9 PM Sun 10 AM–9 PM
⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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📍 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 Mon 11 AM–7 PM Tue 11 AM–7 PM Wed 11 AM–7 PM Thu 11 AM–7 PM Fri 11 AM–7 PM Sat 11 AM–7 PM Sun 11 AM–7 PM
⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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📍 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 Mon 24 hours Tue 24 hours Wed 24 hours Thu 24 hours Fri 24 hours Sat 24 hours Sun 24 hours
⏱ Est. time spent: 15–45 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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📍 3 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
A tiny pocket park with a 20-foot waterfall that drowns out traffic. The water is off in January.
● Open now 8 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM
🕑 Generally daily 8 AM–8 PM (winter hours may change; closed national holidays)
Weekly hours Mon 8 AM–8 PM Tue 8 AM–8 PM Wed 8 AM–8 PM Thu 8 AM–8 PM Fri 8 AM–8 PM Sat 8 AM–8 PM Sun 8 AM–8 PM
⏱ Est. time spent: 15–30 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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