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📍 145 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
Costumes, set pieces and the history of Broadway shows. Last entry 90 min before close.
● Closed now 9:30 AM–4 PM · Opens tomorrow at 9:30 AM
🕑 Mon–Wed 9:30 AM–4 PM, Thu–Sun 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Weekly hours Mon 9:30 AM–4 PM Tue 9:30 AM–4 PM Wed 9:30 AM–4 PM Thu 9:30 AM–6:30 PM Fri 9:30 AM–6:30 PM Sat 9:30 AM–6:30 PM Sun 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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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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📍 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 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–9 PM
⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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📍 108 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
A candy store since 1937, with retro and imported sweets floor to ceiling.
● Closed now 11 AM–6 PM · Opens tomorrow at 11 AM
🕑 Daily 11 AM–6 PM
Weekly hours Mon 11 AM–6 PM Tue 11 AM–6 PM Wed 11 AM–6 PM Thu 11 AM–6 PM Fri 11 AM–6 PM Sat 11 AM–6 PM Sun 11 AM–6 PM
⏱ Est. time spent: 15–30 min · ✓ 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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📍 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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📍 217 E 51st St, New York, NY 10022
A 25-foot waterfall and shaded terraces between two buildings.
● Closed now 8 AM–6 PM · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM
🕑 Daily 8 AM–6 PM, April–December (closed Jan–Mar)
Weekly hours (in season) Mon 8 AM–6 PM Tue 8 AM–6 PM Wed 8 AM–6 PM Thu 8 AM–6 PM Fri 8 AM–6 PM Sat 8 AM–6 PM Sun 8 AM–6 PM
⏱ Est. time spent: 15–30 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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📍 320 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017
A 12-story glass-walled indoor garden, with a free art gallery next to it.
● Closed now 11 AM–6 PM · Opens tomorrow at 11 AM
🕑 Mon–Fri 11 AM–6 PM (gallery also Sat 10–4 during shows); free, register by 5 PM the day before
Weekly hours Mon 11 AM–6 PM Tue 11 AM–6 PM Wed 11 AM–6 PM Thu 11 AM–6 PM Fri 11 AM–6 PM Sat Closed Sun Closed
⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26
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