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FAO Schwarz

767 Fifth Ave, at 58th Street, New York City, NY 10153
212 644 9400
Ranked #11 of 555 shopping in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 141 Reviews
Type: Speciality Shops
Activities: Shopping
Description: This world-famous toy store is a great place for kids to browse, play - and of course, shop.
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Hamilton, Canada
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

kids of all ages (adults with a smile) would enjoy visiting this store. walk around and dont forget to play the floor piano. interesting toys to look at.

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Montreal, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Lots of fun! They have so many things happening in the Toy Store. Being in the store really takes you down memory lane! & of course you must check out The Big Piano!

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SW Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

This was another stop on my Son's Make-a-Wish trip, and we had a blast. The reputation of the store is well deserving. The selection of toys, participation activities and candy was unique. Besides filling your kids rooms up, this is a great place to buy gifts for others. What really made this a special visit was one of the Toy... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The Big Piano was a great thing to hop around on and take a few photos.

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Huntington, West Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I found the FAO shop to be a lot of fun, but a bit over priced. I think you should definetly go just to say you've been. The LEGO display was nice and I loved the giant stuffed animals. STAY AWAY FROM THE CANDY! It is a rip off and most you can get and your mall candy store. The... More

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Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

This is wonderful store. We had to go twice during our visit because our son enjoyed it so much. The toy soldier out front was great about posing for a picture. There is just about any toy a child could want in the store. The big piano was a hit with our kids (a lot of adults were enjoying it... More

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Tampa, Florida
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Beware of the crowds that gather here. During a busy time you may have to wait outside to get in the store. There is a good selection of smaller kids toys downstairs, so if you are looking for those then go straight there.

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Kentucky
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

FAO Schwarz is a fantasyland for kids and adults alike! We were greeted by the iconic toy soldiers infront who happily posed for pictures.FAO has been a purveyor of fine toys for more than 150 years.3 stories of toys, FAO 'schweetz" and the famous 'BIG" piano- which my daughter loved! They have a whole wall of crayola, a section devoted... More

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Sydney
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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Fantastic store - full of all your favourites and then some. My daughter loved playing on the big piano and stocking up at the sweets counter.

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Ithaca
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

My kids and I enjoyed walking through the store. It's a bit overwhelming, but very well organized and easy to find different types of toys. The piano was fun for the kids, but the photo taken is overpriced (take your own!) The first floor is filled with candy which is a kid's dream, but hard to get past. I caved... More

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