The Harry Potter movies not only featured some of the strongest movie characters but also enchanting and wondrous locations like Diagon Alley and of course, the magical Hogsmeade village near Hogwarts. Thanks to Hogwarts Legacy, Harry Potter fans can get to know Hogsmeade in a whole new way while walking around and exploring its many shops and secrets.
Players will have to face some of the most terrifying creatures in the wizarding world and Hogsmeade will be the place where they can upgrade their brooms, get their wands, as well as all kinds of useful gadgets, books, and ingredients that'll be vital during their adventures. However, gamers can also just have some fun, or relax and drink a delicious cup of butterbeer too while exploring Hogsmeade's most iconic and magical shops and businesses.
7 Visit Spintwitches
The Harry Potter franchise had some of the most terrifying beasts and some of the largest spiders in movies and while playing with Hogwarts Legacy, gamers will have to face many of these ferocious beasts. A fast broom will be more than useful during players' adventures. So, visiting the Hogsmeade Village and its popular Spintwitches is a must.
Harry Potter fans who especially love Quidditch and are interested in various brooms will find it especially fun to walk around and explore this charming little shop. While all the brooms in Hogwarts Legacy function the same way, they all have a different design and players can choose their favorite based on their style. However, gamers can also get useful upgrades at Spintwitches and make their brooms fly much faster.
6 Visit Madam Snelling's Tress Emporium
Players will have to face some of the most powerful characters in the Harry Potter universe while playing Hogwarts Legacy and can eventually become mighty wizards or witches themselves. At Madam Snelling's Tress Emporium players can create their own unique style while having fun trying out various looks.
While players can get unique wizardry gadgets and authentic wizards' robes at Gladrags Wizardwear, at Tress Emporium they can create their own unique wizarding world looks. It's also Hogsmeade Village's classiest store with a beautiful design. In exchange for Galleons, players will be able to get a new hairstyle and change many other things about their character's appearance.
5 Visit Zonko's
Players who just want to have fun can not miss Zonko's magical Joke shop. Unfortunately, players can't buy any of the gadgets and toys, but they can try them and taste them while exploring Hogwarts Legacy's most fun shop. Visiting Zonko's is certainly one of the most fun things players can do while in Hogsmeade Village.
While there are plenty of dangerous things in Hogwarts and even in Hogsmeade Village thanks to places like Zonko's Joke shop, gamers can also have some pure fun while enjoying the light and joyful parts of the Harry Potter universe.
4 Visit Tomes and Scrolls
If a player is anything like Hermione Granger then Tomes and Scrolls will soon become one of their favorite shops in the picturesque Hogsmeade Village. This charming shop is not only fun but important as well and players will have to find it and purchase various vital items there during their main quest.
Players can, however, freely return whenever they want and not just when they want to purchase a potion crafting station or other school equipment. Gamers who love everything related to magical studies will surely find Tomes and Scrolls fascinating.
3 Visit The Three Broomsticks
The Three Broomsticks is Hogsmeade's iconic tavern where players can enjoy a fine cup of butterbeer and relax. It's also one of the most atmospheric businesses in Hogwarts Legacy where Harry Potter fans can learn more about the game's complex and thrilling story.
Gamers will also be able to experience some of the most cinematic scenes while at The Three Broomsticks. This charming tavern is certainly one of the most nostalgic locations from the Harry Potter universe that players can actually visit while exploring Hogsmeade's various shops and businesses.
2 Visit J. Pippin’s Potions
While there are a couple of weird potions and impractical spells in Harry Potter there are also immensely powerful potions players can make that will be vital during their adventures. J. Pippin’s Potions store is not only one of the most fun places players can visit in Hogsmeade Village but one of the most important ones too.
Gamers can buy all kinds of potions as well as potion recipes at J. Pippin’s Potions while enjoying the shop's darkly atmospheric vibes and many unique and dangerous potions that will be important not just during classes but also when players are battling against their enemies.
1 Visit Ollivander's
While players, unfortunately, can't visit the beloved Diagon Alley while playing with Hogwarts Legacy they can still visit the iconic Ollivander's wand shop and create their own magical wands. Ollivander's shop is certainly one of the most popular locations in the Harry Potter universe and thanks to Hogwarts Legacy players will be able to explore this charming little store.
There are plenty of dangerous spells and potions that should be illegal in Harry Potter and gamers will have to face powerful and deadly enemies during their Hogwarts Legacy adventures too. So, it'll be important for them to customize their wands well by selecting the right wood type, thickness, and of course, core for their magical wands. Creating a wand at Ollivander's is one of the most fun things players can do in Hogsmeade that'll become their most important tool during their adventures.
Hogwarts Legacy is currently available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. It will release on PS4 and Xbox One on April 4 and Switch on July 25.