Best Toy Stores and Children's Boutiques Around Columbus
Parents are sharing the love for all of their favorite toy stores and children's boutiques around Columbus!
Columbus has some great local shops offering novelty and vintage toys, baby gifts, educational items, and sweet children's outfits you can't find anywhere else. Check out our map to find a wonderful boutique or toy store to visit next time you're on the hunt for something special.
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Golden Hobby Shop
Hannah Scott: The Golden Hobby Shop is a unique way to support senior citizens in the Columbus community. Anyone ages 60+ living in Franklin county or the surrounding areas can bring their handmade wares to the Golden Hobby Shop to sell. The result is a delightful conglomeration of lovingly-crafted items that make unique gifts. Keep an eye out for the annual 18" Doll Event, where hand-sewn clothes for 18" dolls are featured!
Cub Shrub
Kelly R: Cub Shrub is a kid-focused spinoff of the Short North's popular Tigertree. Expect to find a thoughtfully-selected assortment of modern items for kids age 0-6, and friendly staff that's committed to connecting customers with the perfect gifts, toys, books, decor, and fashion.
You can even fill a gift registry!
Oh, Know! The Knowing Place
Kelly R: Oh, Know! is a local favorite for their unique selection and helpful staff. The store is filled with carefully curated educational gifts, toys, games, and books that will inspire learners of all ages. They also offer a variety of special events, workshops, parties, and personal shopping.
The Guardtower
Hannah Scott: The Guardtower first opened its doors in 1987 and has been serving the Columbus community of gamers ever since! Dedicated to being an "unplugged games store," The Guardtower is a mecca for board games, dice games, card games, role-playing games, and more -- typically discounted from retail price!
Dublin Toy Emporium
Katie G.: The Dublin Toy Emporium sells high-quality toys that are safe and fun and designed to keep your little ones minds active. There is a large selection of wooden toys, arts and crafts, puzzles, learning games and more. Don't miss out on special events such as music and art classes available at the store.
Naturally Curious Kids
Katie G.: Located in Uptown Westerville, Naturally Curious Kids is an upscale, boutique toy store offering high-quality, engaging toys for kids. At the toy store, you can find plenty of offerings for all age groups ranging from interactive toys for babies and toddlers to learning toys, books and puzzles for older kids. Naturally Curious Kids also sells clothing, jewelry and accessories.
Nicole's for Children
Kelly R: Find Nicole's for Children in historic downtown Powell. The store is stocked with a generous selection of boutique fashion for boys and girls (size newborn - 12), along with an array of toys and gifts. The friendly staff is committed to helping each customer find exactly the perfect thing, which comes in handy especially when you're trying to coordinate family photo outfits or put together a thoughtful gift.
Fundamentals Children's Books, Toys, & Games
Katie G.: Fundamentals is a bookstore located in downtown Delaware offering books, toys and games for kids of all ages. Browse through the large selection of children's books or pick out an educational toy for your little one. You will also find games, arts and crafts and hands-on learning kits available at the store.
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