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Harry Potter New York.

Worth it, says Antonina. Even if you’ve never read a word of the books, you’ll still find the Harry Potter Store absolutely enchanting.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list Visiting New York with kids
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Everything I’ve written about Harry Potter New York on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on four of my lists, from Visiting New York in May to Best things to do in New York with kids. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.

  1. Visiting New York in MayOnly if
  2. Visiting New York with kidsWorth it
  3. Best things to do in the Flatiron DistrictWorth it
  4. Best things to do in New York with kidsWorth it

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Four of my lists
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

Visiting New York in May

No. 4 on that list
Only if

Start with a stop at Harry Potter New York, the flagship store near the Flatiron Building.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Start with a stop at Harry Potter New York, the flagship store near the Flatiron Building. This immersive retail shop includes VR experiences, a Butterbeer bar, and themed photo ops. On Harry Potter Day, the store often runs special promotions or limited-edition merchandise drops.

Afterward, head to one of the city’s themed trivia nights or pop-up events (past years have seen Potter-themed drag shows, pub crawls, and costume contests). Check listings at Caveat NYC, The Cauldron, or House of Yes.

If you’re visiting NYC in early May and want to mix in something playful and offbeat, Harry Potter Day adds a touch of magic to your itinerary (literally).

Read it on the list

    Visiting New York with kids

    No. 9 on that list
    Worth it

    The space is immersive and beautifully designed, with magical photo ops and a Butterbeer bar.

    What I wrote thereFold it away

    Even if you’ve never read a word of the books, you’ll still find the Harry Potter Store absolutely enchanting. The space is immersive and beautifully designed, with magical photo ops and a Butterbeer bar. There’s also a wand shop, house robes for sale, and plenty of exclusive merch. It’s one of the most whimsical experiences for kids in NYC—not to mention a great rainy day activity.

    Read it on the list
    Worth it
    What I wrote thereFold it away

    Whether you’re a fan of the series or not, visiting the Harry Potter store is one of the best things to do in the Flatiron District for all ages. The store offers a wide range of wizarding merchandise like robes, wands, chocolate frogs and unique collectibles.

    Explore themed areas like the Wand Shop and Magical Creatures, or pop into the Butterbeer Bar. The store provides an immersive experience for fans to indulge in all things Harry Potter while enjoying the enchanting ambiance of J.K. Rowling’s magical world.

    Read it on the list
    Worth it

    I’ll be honest with you, I never got into the Harry Potter craze.

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    I’ll be honest with you, I never got into the Harry Potter craze. So, I wasn’t expecting much when I paid a visit to the Harry Potter Store and yet I found myself thoroughly impressed.

    The entire store is a mythical wonderland, no wonder parents consider this one of the best activities in New York City with kids. The store spans two floors and has a small cafe that sells butter beer. Brace yourself for crowds of shrieking children, the joy is hard to hide.

    Visiting the Harry Potter store is one of the best free things to do in New York City with kids (if you can get out without splurging on merchandise, that is). But, I must admit, the chocolate frogs make great souvenirs!

    Read it on the list

    Where it is, and what’s near

    Worth it, within a ten-minute walk
    Open it on my map
    Nearby, from my lists
    On The Best of New York

    I put Harry Potter New York on two of my best lists.

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