Toy Stores

August 28, 2015 11:09 AM

I like to visit independent toy stores when I travel. I’m looking for stores that sell “natural” toys, wooden toys, Waldorf dolls, etc. Toys made in the U.S. would be great, but not necessary. Can you recommend such a toy store on the East Coast or Midwest?
posted by Fichereader to Shopping (19 answers total)

Best answer: Bella Luna Toys in Rockland, Maine
posted by TheCavorter at 11:19 AM on August 28, 2015

Magnifilous Toy Emporium in Charleston
posted by sandmanwv at 11:22 AM on August 28, 2015

I don't have a name for you, but you might want to look for shops that sell Amish crafts. They often have great wooden toys.
posted by thetortoise at 11:25 AM on August 28, 2015

Shananigans Toy Store in Baltimore.

Disclaimer: A close friend of mine is the owner. But they're amazing! You should go!
posted by youcancallmeal at 11:36 AM on August 28, 2015 [1 favorite]

Best answer: Hatched in Boston is pretty small and splits its space between toys and clothing.
posted by cubby at 11:39 AM on August 28, 2015

Best answer: Playing Mantis in NYC. The store is amazing. And very expensive.
posted by xo at 11:40 AM on August 28, 2015 [1 favorite]

This guy in Rutland VT.
posted by jessamyn at 11:41 AM on August 28, 2015

King Arthur's Toys in Cincinnati.
posted by mmascolino at 12:00 PM on August 28, 2015 [1 favorite]

A Child's Garden in Northampton, MA
posted by dayintoday at 12:18 PM on August 28, 2015

Woodbury Mountain Toys in Montpelier, VT, I think every present my father has given my kids for the last 10 years has come from there.
posted by saffry at 12:59 PM on August 28, 2015

Timeless Toys, Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Alice Wonderland, Lake Geneva, WI
posted by photovox at 1:02 PM on August 28, 2015

Pufferbellies in Staunton, Va.
Staunton is pretty cool anyway.
posted by Namlit at 1:42 PM on August 28, 2015 [1 favorite]

Fair Day's Play, Takoma Park, MD.
posted by ryanshepard at 1:52 PM on August 28, 2015

Amatto's toy store in Middletown ct!
posted by neematoad at 2:46 PM on August 28, 2015

Goody Goody's in Saranac Lake, NY!
posted by release the hardwoods! at 5:36 PM on August 28, 2015

Lark Toys, Kellogg, MN.
posted by MrBadExample at 6:34 PM on August 28, 2015

Mud Puddle Toys in Salem! (Also in Marblehead, but come to Salem, we have more fun things to do)
posted by banjo_and_the_pork at 4:08 AM on August 29, 2015

Best answer: Acorn Toy Shop in Brooklyn, NY.
posted by hooray at 8:46 AM on August 29, 2015

Brookside Toy and Science in Kansas City, MO for the midwest area.
posted by piedmont at 5:46 AM on August 30, 2015