Editors’ Choice
Mud Puddle Toys
Marblehead
The owners of Mud Puddle Toys believe in giving children playthings that spark their creativity and sense of wonder. So instead of video games and motorized gadgets, they stock their shelves with the best building toys, puzzles, outdoor activities, arts supplies, and board games, all chosen to spark imagination and joy.
1 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, 781-631-0814, mudpuddletoys.com
Readers’ Choice
The Dragon’s Nest
Newburyport
Downtown Newburyport is your destination for dress-up clothes, puzzles, board games, and other toys and gifts that challenge the mind and excite the imagination. Everyone from children to grandparents is welcome to explore, and the friendly staff helps give every visit a little bit of magic.
31 Market Square, Newburyport, 978-462-8802, dragonsnesttoys.com