Issues → December 2006 → Travel →
New England's Toy and Game Shops
For the young at heart, these are shops brimming with fun
Toy Chest
All the usual suspects line the shelves here -- from puzzles to Playmobil sets -- yet there's much more to discover. In the art section you'll find nontoxic paints, brushes, coloring books, and crafts. And the knights and pirates section offers a world of fantasy -- everything from mini swashbucklers and princesses to castles and treasure chests. Open daily. [DETAILS]
Toy Mill
Parents will enjoy this cozy store as much as their children do. Delightful paper dolls and paper airplane crafting kits recall a simpler time. For something more contemporary, check out the store's full line of Groovy Girls dolls, plus browse one of the most updated selections of Legos -- every kid's favorite -- in the country. Open daily. [DETAILS]
Red Balloon Toy Shop
Games, puzzles, books, blocks, construction toys, educational toys, baby toys, stuffed animals, dollhouses, cars, trucks, and a huge selection of Thomas & Friends wooden railways and accessories ... the list goes on. Walk in and be overwhelmed with toys you've yet to discover while enjoying the familiarity of brand names like Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers. Open daily. [DETAILS]
Treehouse Toys
Shop here for the child (or adult) who has everything. This store offers unique and special toys, gifts, books, and collectibles from around the world. Reminisce with the retro, invent with the imaginative, and go nuts with games. You'll find everything from trains and wind-ups to jungle and forest animals. Open daily. [DETAILS]
Big Black Bear Shop
For more than 65 years, this factory store has been the place to go for fluffy, lovable Mary Meyer critters in all species, shapes, and sizes. Adorable names such as PufferBellies, Wiggle Walkers, and Yakety Yaks make browsing the Web site almost as fun as shopping at the store, but it's worth the trip to hold the cuddly creatures in your hands. Open daily. [DETAILS]
All About Games
Whether you're searching for a classic board game or itching to try something new, this shop will deliver. Walk in with an open mind and browse through titles such as Pass the Pigs, How to Host a Murder, Cosmic Wimpout, and Flinch. Can't decide? Let the owners pair you up with one, but beware -- you may just have to use your brain once you sit down to play. All games are electronics-free. Open daily. [DETAILS]
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