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Saturday in the City: 10.29.11

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hofstra chapter.
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Revisit childhood in New York City’s favorite toy store. From Harry Potter goods to Barbie classics, FAO Schwarz has it all. Check out a Big Piano performance on the second floor or become a kid in a candy store at the ground level’s FAO Schweetz.
767 5th Avenue, New York, NY

Henri Bendel
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis petitioned for Henri Bendel’s official landmark status in the 1990’s and you will see why once you visit.  Although pricey, Henri Bendel is a beautiful store to wander through. Visit each floor and view 5thAve through the famed, Lalique crystal windows. The top floor is home to a Frederic Fekkai salon.
712 5th Avenue, New York, NY

 

Revisit childhood in New York City’s favorite toy store. From Harry Potter goods to Barbie classics, FAO Schwarz has it all. Check out a Big Piano performance on the second floor or become a kid in a candy store at the ground level’s FAO Schweetz.
767 5th Avenue, New York, NY
Grace Gavilanes is a rising junior at Hofstra University majoring in English and Journalism. She hopes to pursue a career in Journalism and, eventually, in English Education. Grace is super driven and has many goals that she is positive will be made into reality. This Queens native enjoys drinking bubble tea and dancing in the rain!