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Going Shopping With the Kids
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Astro Gallery of Gems
417 5th Ave, New York, NY, USA
Suitable for
Teens
The Astro Gallery of Gems is a specialty store located in New York City that specializes in minerals, gems, fossils, and other rare and unique items from around the world. The store features an extensive collection of minerals and gems, ranging from small specimens to large, museum-quality pieces. The Astro Gallery of Gems has been in business for over 50 years and has a reputation for offering some of the most unique and rare minerals and gems available. In addition to minerals and gems, the store also offers fossils, meteorites, and other natural wonders. Visitors can browse the store's impressive collection, which includes many one-of-a-kind items, or consult with the store's knowledgeable staff to learn more about these fascinating objects.
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Barns and Noble Union Square
33 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Suitable for
Teens
Barnes & Noble Union Square is a popular bookstore. The store is known for its extensive selection of books, including bestsellers, classic literature, children's books, and more. In addition to books, Barnes & Noble Union Square also sells music, DVDs, gifts, and other merchandise. The store has a large cafe area where customers can relax and enjoy a coffee or snack while browsing books. Barnes & Noble Union Square also hosts regular author events and book signings, making it a popular destination for book lovers of all ages.
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Abracadabra
19 W 21st St, New York, NY, USA
Suitable for
Teens
Abracadabra is a unique costume and novelty store located in the heart of New York City. The store has become a favorite destination for those looking for costumes, accessories, and magic supplies. Abracadabra features an extensive collection of costumes, ranging from popular characters and historical figures to unique and custom designs. They also offer a wide variety of makeup, wigs, masks, and other accessories to complete any costume. In addition to costumes, Abracadabra has a large selection of magic tricks and props, as well as tarot cards, crystals, and other metaphysical items.
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The Shops at Columbus Circle
10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019, USA
Suitable for
Teens
The Shops at Columbus Circle is a luxury shopping destination located in the heart of New York City. The mall features a wide range of high-end retailers, including fashion and beauty brands, jewelry and accessories stores, home goods and furniture stores, and more. Some of the well-known brands at The Shops at Columbus Circle include H&M, Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman, Sephora, and Williams Sonoma. The mall also features a variety of dining options, including upscale restaurants, cafes, and fast-casual eateries. Visitors to The Shops at Columbus Circle can enjoy stunning views of Central Park and the city skyline from the mall's upper levels.
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Norman & Jules
68 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Suitable for
Teens, Young Kids
Norman & Jules is a specialty toy store, offering a carefully curated selection of high-quality toys, games, and crafts for children of all ages. Many of the toys are handcrafted or made from sustainable materials, making them both beautiful and eco-friendly. The store is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, and visitors are encouraged to browse the selection at their leisure or ask the friendly and knowledgeable staff for recommendations. In addition to toys, Norman & Jules also hosts a variety of workshops and classes for children and families, such as crafting, storytelling, and music classes.
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FAO Schwarz
Funko Monster Factory
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, USA
Suitable for
Young Kids
The Funko Monster Factory is a special section within the FAO Schwarz store. This section is dedicated to all things related to Funko, a company that specializes in creating collectible figurines based on popular characters from movies, TV shows, and video games. The Funko Monster Factory within FAO Schwarz features a wide variety of Funko products, including rare and exclusive items that are not available anywhere else. In addition to its selection of collectibles, the Funko Monster Factory also offers interactive experiences, such as photo opportunities with life-sized Funko figures, and workshops where visitors can create their own custom Funko figurines.
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LEGO Store Fifth Avenue
The Mosaic Maker
636 5th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA
Suitable for
Young Kids, Teens
The Mosaic Maker is a unique feature of the LEGO Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. This interactive experience allows visitors to create their own custom LEGO mosaic portrait using a special computer program and LEGO bricks. Visitors can upload a photo of themselves or someone else and the program will convert the image into a LEGO mosaic design, which can then be assembled using LEGO bricks provided by the store. The Mosaic Maker is a fun and creative way to make a personalized LEGO souvenir that is both unique and meaningful.
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LINE Friends Store
1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, USA
Suitable for
Young Kids, Teens
The LINE Friends Store in Times Square is a popular retail store located in the heart of New York City. It features merchandise featuring the cute and lovable characters from the LINE messaging app, such as Brown, Cony, Choco, and Sally. Guests coming to the store will be wowed by "Mega Brown," an enormous version of the lovable bear which sits right in the middle of the store.
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FAO Schwarz
Barbie Styled by You
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, USA
Suitable for
Young Kids
"Barbie Styled by You" is a unique experience offered at the FAO Schwarz store. Visitors can customize their own Barbie doll by selecting the doll's hair color, skin tone, outfit, and accessories. The process starts by selecting a basic Barbie doll and then working with a stylist to create a personalized look. Visitors can choose from a variety of clothing options and accessories, including shoes, purses, jewelry, and hats. Once the doll is fully styled, visitors can take their custom creation home as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
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LEGO Store Fifth Avenue
The LEGO Minifigure Factory
636 5th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA
Suitable for
Young Kids, Teens
The LEGO Minifigure Factory is an interactive experience offered at the LEGO Store. Visitors can design their own custom LEGO minifigure by choosing from a selection of pre-made body parts and accessories, such as hats, hair, and accessories. The process starts by selecting a basic minifigure body, and then adding custom elements to create a unique design. Visitors can use touchscreens to design and preview their creations, and then watch as the minifigures are assembled right in front of them. The finished minifigures can be taken home as a personalized souvenir of the visit.
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Toy Tokyo
91 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Suitable for
Teens
Toy Tokyo is a popular collectibles store. It specializes in a variety of Japanese and American pop culture collectibles, including toys, action figures, comics, and designer vinyl figures. The store has a large selection of limited edition and exclusive items from popular franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, and more. Toy Tokyo also hosts special events and signings with artists and creators in the collectibles industry.
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M&M's World New York
1600 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, USA
Suitable for
Young Kids, Teens
