A kid's paradise! Love this little gem right off the road. There's a huge selection of toys for all…read moreages. The moment you enter, your senses are inundated with the colors of the rainbow. Super friendly staff. There are even birds towards the back of the store and a restroom for those long shopping experiences. Expect to be here for a long time ha.

Kindest employees and such a fun selection of toys! Our favorite toy store in the area.read more

In the area visiting friends in Hickory, I spotted this comic shop close by and decided to stop by…read moreand check them out. I was astonished at the variety and depth of stock items. Comics, cards, figurines, Pops, Star Wars collectibles, Star Trek collectibles, Hot Wheels, etc. I would not have believed the huge stocks from the outside. Plus some oversized Star Wars items: R2D2, a Droid, and a diorama of Dogabah. These guys are fans first and retailers second. Had a nice conversation about comics and left them with information on checking out my collection and possible deals. They were friendly and knowledgeable and willing to help. Check them out! Just leave enough time to browse around and maybe find that one item you have been looking for.

Great services Pretty quiet…read more Has collectibles and movies that someone can spend some time browsing

A small toy shop, but mighty! My eight-year-old daughetr loved popping in on a visit to Asheville…read morefrom Washington, D.C. Staff were very helpful and the shelves are filled with all kinds of toys from stuffed animals to books to trinkets. My daughter picked up some squooshy toys.

Fun little shop in Asheville! Lots of fidget toys from squishes to magnets, mincraft star wars and…read moreninjago themed Lego sets, board games, and even toddler toys. Me my mom and my sister came to this shop and we loved it, the workers were friendly and nice and helpful. My sister got a couple of different squishes and I got a McLaren hot wheels car which I love. I would definitely recommend this toy shop if you're looking for a fun activity in Asheville!

Every visit I've made to this store has been so pleasant, it has to be my favorite toy/ trinket…read morestore in Hickory! I know I can come here for high quality gifts for my friends and family that they love time and time again. There are a range of products to select from- both for older and younger audiences, which makes it a great spot to buy for multiple people. I especially enjoy having a local spot that makes buying from other smaller businesses accessible, so Lou Lou's is a 10/10 from me!!

Who woulda thunk it? An independent toy store in Hickory, right on Union Square! From the outside,…read morelooks can be deceiving. You might think it looks like a consignment shop or the like. Inside, however the place is kind of magical. The first thing you see when you enter is a large display of toys made from recycled plastic, complete with dirt and tools. Everywhere you turn, there's another awesome, well put together toy or baby gear display. The merchandise is divided by age appropriate items. Just when you think you're done, there's a large circular staircase down to another level, where the toys for older children are located. One of the best things is how "hands on "kid friendly it is; it's a total no judgment zone! Tons of sample toys have been laid out for kids to actually play with! The next great things are the prices! Very fair and reasonable - not boutique prices like you might think! Great place to pick up a gift for a kid you love!

Fun little shop for the hippies and stoners visiting Boone. They sold a big selection of tie die…read moreband shirts, mostly grateful dead themed. They also carried lot a figurines, and wall decor including posters, black light, lamps and so much more. Downside, it stinks of incense, and so will you when you leave. But staff was friendly, pricing fair, and carry all you'd need for decorating your college dorm room, or man cave.

Amazing clothes, but it smelled heavily of incense and gave me a headache. Also they need to add…read moremore of a selection of small/med shirts.

The Original Mast General Store is located in Valle Crucis, NC. It was opened by Henry Taylor back…read morein 1883 as the Taylor General Store and has been operating ever since, so they are definitely doing something right! The landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places and is quite a popular place. While you won't be able to park right out front as they did in the past, there is plenty of parking located conveniently behind the store. W.W. Mast bought a half stake of the business in 1897, then bought the other half in 1913, changing the name to Mast General Store It was truly the Amazon of its day, offering everything you could possibly need with the motto, "goods for the living, coffins and caskets for the dead," which prompted the local phrase, "If you can't buy it here, you don't need it ." When the economy changed and the original store closed in 1977, it was thankfully saved and reopened in 1980 by preservationists John and Faye Cooper The front corner of the store features an active town post office The store spans two levels with beautifully creaking floorboards that instantly let you know you are in a nostalgic place filled with history. A lot of the original advertising posters from Mr. Mast are still mounted on the walls alongside the vintage counters and fixtures The original cast iron potbellied wood stove is still used to heat the store, the functional wooden trap doors in the floorboards still remain from where chickens historically were traded for store credit, and you can even get a cup of coffee for just 5 cents. You will find a massive variety of cast-iron cookware, old-fashioned candy in barrels, postcards, books, high-quality clothing, footwear, toys, and traditional mercantile goods. I even bought a delicious fried apple pie! The historic Little Red Schoolhouse sits right behind the main building and offers clearance merchandise, though I just enjoyed looking at the older architecture and reading about the school.

Been coming here for a few years now, we love visiting the area and stopping in for a moon pie and…read morea spicy ginger ale or cream soda!!!! There's so much to look at here, the property itself is stunning and surrounded by amazing nature, the staff are all warm and friendly, and you could spend literally hours here perusing the shelves. There's good old fashioned candy, popcorn, snacks, there's Valle Crucis souvenirs to bring home. It's never felt like a tourist trap, it's always felt very warm, country, and welcoming. The building itself is so old and stunning! The creamy floors and woodsy smells, it's always a treat to come here and there's so much to look at and buy. There's even a Christmas shop upstairs year round, where you can stock up on goodies ahead of time for Christmas. I'd say the value is pretty good, depending on what you're buying. Snacks, drinks, candy are all very affordable, but the souvenir and brand name products of course are higher up in price, which is to be expected. All in all, a wonderful place to stop by to grab a treat or bring home some gifts for family and friends. Highly recommend!!!

Locally owned and operated by 2 wonderful people. This store has something for everyone. Real toys!…read moreNot the fake stuff at Target and Walmart. Just a neat space and a great environment. It's adjacent to "Something Special" another gift shop for the older crowd. But I'm a big kid at heart so I stayed in the toy section and helped our son pick out a toy for making straight A's again this quarter. Everything about the space is great, the smells, the sounds, the quality of the products. It's all great. Dennis the owner even helped us navigate through all the choices of toys and gifts. Go here and support local baby!

Super cute little toy store with an eclectic selection. This is probably the first time I've been…read moreable to find a stuffed version of my favorite animal (the opossum) on the shelf. The staff is super friendly and it's connected to a second store with clothing, jewelry and fun stuff for adults as well as kids

One of the best toy stores we've been to! We felt it was reasonably priced, especially for a…read moreboutique toy store. They had so much cute and cool stuff, Jellycat and NeeDoh too!

I stopped at Curio as it was on the Gingerbread Trail of Giving. I'd not been there before and…read morelikely have not have found it otherwise. The staff was very friendly. The smaller store uses its space well and is very organized. The store is on two levels with stairs needed to get to the lower level. The store carries high quality toys and has a great selection. The prices are reasonable here. Make sure you stop here if looking for games or toys for yourself or children.