5 Unusual Shops to See in New York

In New York, you'll find some one-of-a-kind shops you won't find anywhere else in the world. Here are the 5 most unusual shops to visit!

1/ M&M’s World: A Giant Store for a Tiny Candy

A whole store dedicated to one candy? Welcome to the M&M’s World success story! Located in the heart of Times Square, this shop sells only M&M’s candies. Choose from countless flavors. Don’t miss the peanut butter M&M’s—a distinctly American taste. Also try the “NYC Taxi” mix, featuring New York colors. The M&M’s Store also stocks plenty of merchandise, including M&M’s figurines shaped like the Statue of Liberty. Pure fun.
Address: 1600 Broadway, between 48th and 49th Streets, New York.

Don’t miss the NBA Store, the showcase for North American professional basketball. This massive 2,500 m² (26,900 sq ft) space carries everything: team jerseys, basketballs, shoes, caps, polos, mugs. Looking for a New York souvenir? Pick up something in New York Knicks colors—the city’s famous team. Stock up before catching an NBA game in New York.
Address: 545 Fifth Avenue, New York. The store is at the corner of 45th Street.

Add this to your New York itinerary if you or your kids love video games. The Nintendo World is Nintendo’s flagship store. Located inside the Rockefeller Center complex, steps from the Top of the Rock, the shop spans 1,000 m² (10,760 sq ft) devoted entirely to Nintendo. You’ll find Super Mario and can freely test games and consoles. A great way to spend a few hours on a rainy day.
Address: 10 Rockefeller Plaza, on 48th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.

Harry Potter fans cannot visit New York without stopping at the Harry Potter Store. The Harry Potter shop in New York is the world’s largest Harry Potter store. Browse over 1,000 products for every taste and budget. The store also offers photo sessions on a magical broomstick—a unique souvenir to take home.
Address: 935 Broadway, New York. The store is at the corner of Broadway and 22nd Street, just behind the Flatiron Building.

When Superman, Batman, and Captain America need to shop, they come here. The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company sells only superhero products. Buy a cape, a 3-liter (0.8 gallon) jug of immortality, or a pen that writes in invisible ink. And more. The shop has an educational side too: the nonprofit behind it runs writing workshops for young New Yorkers. A chance to do good.
Address: 372 5th Avenue, between 5th and 6th Streets, in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn.

For more shopping ideas and addresses, check out our New York shopping guide.