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Thursday, 13 May 2010 18:01
Play at FAO Schwarz
Many people visit New York City exclusively for FAO Schwarz, the grand children’s store that has been serving awed kids and generous parents for more than a century. New Yorkers often prefer their own neighborhood shops, but this is where dreams can come to life—like the toy soldier that stands guard shaking hands with young shoppers, and the enormous stuffed elephants and giraffes that children can fearlessly pet.
Most people head straight to the 22-foot-long floor piano that Tom Hanks famously tinkled in Big. Continual demonstrations of the latest gadgets, electric and wooden trains, a Barbie runway and couture clothing, adult-size Lego figures, and the baby nursery contribute to the pleasant pandemonium. It’s hard to escape without making a purchase, but that’s a small price to pay for a lifetime memory.
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