FAO Schwarz gives Santa's workshop a run for its money. Acquired by Toys "R" Us in 2009, FAO Schwarz is nothing short of a toy lover's paradise. The store contains some of the most sought after toys on the market and has kept children and other kids at heart happy for more than 145 years.
Human toy soldiers outside the entrance to FAO Schwarz and the products on display in the window just entice you to walk in and mosey around. The ground floor of the store is filled with stuffed animals—everything from cute and cuddly teddy bears to life-size dogs and cats. These furry friends make great mementos to help you remember your visit to perhaps the most renowned toy store in the country.
Alleviate your craving for sugar at the store's candy shop or old-fashioned ice cream parlor—they're sure to make your sweet tooth even sweeter. And once you're on a sugar high, you'll have enough energy to try your best rendition of "Heart and Soul" and "Chopsticks" on the gigantic floor piano, just like in the 1988 movie Big, starring Tom Hanks.
Gadgets and gizmos galore! FAO Schwarz is truly the ultimate toy store.
Attraction Information
- Hours:
- Sunday: 11am to 6pm
- Monday through Thursday: 10am to 7pm
- Friday and Saturday: 10am to 8pm
- Admission:
- Free
- Subway Stop:
- 4, 5, 6 trains to the E. 59th St. Station
- Contact:
- Location: 767 5th Avenue at 58th street, New York, NY
- Phone: 212-644-9400
- Website: www.fao.com
