Favorite toy store!! I always make sure to stop in to O.P. Taylor's when I am in Brevard. This…read morelocation has two stories, with toys starting for those as young as a newborn all the way up to some for adults. The Lego selection here is vast, also a large board game selection, and a little of everything in between. The staff have always been kind to me!

Absolutely fantastic toy store! The owner was there even though he's owned it for over 25 years…read more He's personal and fun to talk with. The inventory just about includes everything you can think of! I'm a diecast car collector and this is the only store I've ever been to that sells high end stuff. From legos to models he has it all!

It is important to preface my review with an interesting tidbit. I've suffered an aversion to toy…read morestores from as far back as I can recall. Trust, I have a memory like an elephant so it's a REALLY long time! I cannot offer any detail as to why this disdain exists, but I've never been a fan of going to the toy store. This holds true even as a small child. Although I wasn't a fan of toy stores, this didn't impede my ability to love and play with a variety of toys. #funfact: Barbies were my absolute FAVE! Moving on to my experience at Blue Ridge Toys... WOWZERS! This toy store is like no other! In stating like no other, I don't mean some grandiose venue such as FAO Schwarz. This store attracted my attention for a few reasons. First, the layout is completely different to that of most toys stores. For example, there aren't aisles nor end caps with stacks of toys. Personally, I find the layout of most toy stores to be boring and overwhelming. In lieu of the traditional setup, there are carefully arranged displays and sections featuring toys and / or related themes. To elaborate, a child who is a lover of unicorns can easily locate a few toys pertaining to this fascination. What's more exciting is he or she may also locate a unique beach ball, book, journal or sticker set representing unicorns. This is huge to me not only from a marketing standpoint, but as a mom who wasn't an advocate of buying toys "just because" for my daughter when she was growing up. My rule was toys are for holidays, but literacy is always. My daughter is almost 19 years old, but I managed to buy her a trinket while perusing this store. She's in love with sharks and I stumbled upon an adorable pen with a shark head. I'm sure this will make her next college essay draft slightly more exciting. ;) Another element of the store I enjoyed is the interaction with the staff. It was evident they enjoyed being part of the Blue Ridge Toys team. My cashier was warm and friendly. Most notable to mention is the store's owner Sandra. She exudes an enormous amount of positive energy and does a terrific job personalizing her guests' experiences. More profound, she is Clayton's best word of mouth! She not only works diligently in her own store, but works tirelessly to promote her neighboring businesses. I highly recommend checking out Blue Ridge Toys next time in Clayton. Whether or not you're in the market for toys, there's a possibility you'll pick up a cute gift or two. Be certain to check out the amazing painting near the entrance by local artist Lizzy Falcon. Some of her Pico collection stickers are available for sale and these are the perfect adornment to your child's binder or locker.

A unique view of the Eastern Blue Ridge Mountains. This is…read morejust a few hundred feet from the Black Rock Visitors Center. It is at the turn right before you arrive at the visitor's center. It has a small parking area right off the road. There is a wooden viewing platform built right off the road terminating in a platform about 8 x 15 feet wide and about 25 feet off the ground. This allows visitors to see below and out across the mountains to the east. It offers a nice view but not as spectacular as the ones from the visitors center. It is important to note that this location offers the Eastern view whereas the Visitor's center offers the southern view so it is unique in that respect. One of the trails originates from this same location. It is nice to see and has a nice informational display built onto the platform explaining the view. When first entering it looks like it is a tunnel through the trees but it opens into a better, broader view. It is worth a stop either on the way to the visitor's center or on the way back from the center. You may also want to visit the Foxfire museum right down the mountain a little bit. Enjoy.

I used to go to OP Taylor's in Brevard all the time - I actually never knew that had other…read morelocations. I was so excited while exploring Hendersonville to see that there is an OP Taylor's here. My husband and I had so much fun exploring and looking at all of the toys they sell here. The expansive set LEGO sets for sale is always fun to see!

Really neat place with wide selection of games, toys and puzzles. It has been hard to find a…read morevariety of puzzles for the grandkids but they had a really good selection. Recommended! Very nice and helpful staff.

I just stopped by the store and have to say, the service was absolutely top-notch! I ended up…read moregrabbing several shirts while I was there. The owner herself was so kind and went the extra mile to dig through the back room and find the exact sizes and colors I was looking for. She was just the kindest and really went above and beyond to help me out. I'm a huge fan of supporting local small businesses like The Corner Store, and it makes it even easier when the people working there are so friendly and helpful. If you are ever in Cashiers and in need of gifts or Tshirts it's definitely a place to visit.

Ladies working there are such sweet souls and it's always so lovely going in. Love that they have…read moretoys you don't see a lot anymore in big stores. just walking in makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. Definitely takes me back to when I was 10. Love this place.

If you are looking for a fun, locally owned toy store, that specializes in learning toys, minority…read moreowned business toy, ecologically friendly toys then you need to visit Hendersonville Toy Company. There are items for all age groups and learning styles. Lots of games for families as well. No toy store is complete without stuffies, so of course I fell in love with the bear and a good friend bought him for me.

Hendersonville Toy Company helped our family find unique gifts during the Christmas holiday. Our…read moreboys enjoyed going in to find gifts for each other and for their cousins & family members. The staff were knowledgeable about the products and made great suggestions based on the various ages. I highly recommend popping into their shop next time you're looking for a unique toy/gift or game.

I was passing through Landrum yesterday on a business trip with my sister. I enjoyed walking around…read morethe downtown area, and really enjoyed shopping in Imagination Station II! They have an excellent variety of toys, games, plush animals, trinkets and more! The owners could not have been nicer! I was excited to find mini finger puppets and figurines for my students to play with! There are many displays that children can try out in the store, and it's definitely a child friendly place. There are games and other novelties suitable for all ages as well. Landrum is a charming town, and if you visit, be sure to stop by Imagination Station II!

Great local toy shop. Wide variety of toys for every age: Melissa and Doug, Legos, brain games,…read moresensory toys, and a lot more. Prices were reasonable.

The selection is incredible, with shelves packed full of action figures, collectibles, vintage…read moretoys, and hard-to-find items. The store is well organized and reasonably priced. It's the kind of place where you can spend hours browsing and still find something new every visit. Highly recommended for toy collectors of all ages!

Has to be one of the neatest, nicest organized informational antique toy store I've been in! The…read moreowner is very knowledgeable. Seems to know a little something about everything if not everything about most! And I don't mean he was looking things up all the time he knew the information he studied everything that he's got in his store! I highly recommend this store!

What a great place to purchase kids clothing and other children's items!…read more Loved the store front display. Really got my attention to come in. All the employees are voluntary and the proceeds all go to a good cause. There's even have a jug you can donate to purchase diapers for a child in need. If you get a chance, please come to this store so your money really makes a difference. We will definitely be back!

Great little shop. Run by volunteers and all proceeds go to help children. The staff is very…read morefriendly and the shop has a great selection of children's clothes at very reasonable prices. It's a great reason to shop!