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.

Excellent toy shop! JellyCat, calico critters, dress up, puzzles, you name it. Huge selection, very…read morewell organized, very friendly staff. It was a treat to find this place!

This place is awesome! The people are so nice, the selection is amazing. Everything was priced very…read morereasonably, and I was super grateful to find everything that I wanted at a good price!

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!

This Comic Book Store is amazing! Not only are they super helpful when you're looking for…read moresomething, but they also have a great selection of comics at really good prices. The staff is incredibly friendly--they even helped jump-start our car! We ended up finding a bunch of comics and a poster. Definitely coming back!!

Had a stopover in Asheville and decided to check out a local comic shop. I happened to bring a…read moredozen of my comics from the 60s for possible sale. I arrived and spoke with the owner briefly, then left my books for her to check out while I browsed the store. I must say I was amazed at how well the store was laid out. Plenty of room to browse the different areas and sections. All areas clearly marked and arranged by themes. Most comic stores tend to be crammed into tight spaces and claustrophobic but this store was a pleasure to go through Nice selection of back issues and current issues, figurines, posters, graphic novels, games, and much more. And very reasonable prices too. Highly recommend if you're in the Asheville area, check it out! Oh, the very knowledgeable owner and I came to a fair deal for a dozen of my books!

This small little toy shop has a nice variety of items to purchase for a souvenir or gift for your…read moreyoung child. What you will find here: *Puzzles *Stuffed Animals *Children's books *Christmas ornaments *Classic board games *Bloco *Nostalgic reproduction tin toys

Located in the Horse Stable by the Biltmore Estate…read more This shop has lots old fashioned toys and games along with newer items like Melissa & Doug. This is a fun little shop with all things toys.

Amazing store with a thoughtful staff and wonderful customer service. Awesome value, selection and…read morecan always find what I need :)

I enjoyed my visit to this business with friends from VT. A Pokemon sanctuary sits in the back of…read morethe store. So many unique comics, cards, gift items and old record albums are nicely placed throughout the store. Prices vary but appear to be reasonable. Even a refrigerator with cold water and drinks starting at 99 cents was darn cheap. A must place to visit with kids who are into the above and graphic novels. Nostalgic for adults and a good place to eyeball the current value of your comic collection.

Malaprop's will forever be one of my favorite indie bookstores. I first fell in love with it back…read morein 2021 when I lived in AVL. I liked the name so much because I was the type of person who used malaprops a good amount. It's extra charming because you're able to order something from their cafe while reading your book. This spot is deceptively huge. The different sections are very intentional and beautifully organized. I had an especially great time looking at the "Beautiful Books" section this visit. I ended up falling in love with a short stories book by Chips Hardy that I took home. I also adored their graphic t-shirts here. I am not a big t-shirt person, but always want more graphic tees, so was so excited to love this one so much. I had a really special experience with one of the booksellers here on my recent visit too. I could not find The Enchanted April in the fiction section and when I asked, one of the booksellers got really excited about the author and that book. She passionately told me how wonderful the book was. We were sad to see it was sold out, but suggested I check a bookstore a block over. I love this bookstore and think everyone should make it a stop on an Asheville trip.

Very cool independent bookstore in downtown Asheville complete with an adjacent cafe and tables for…read moresipping, reading, or conversing. It seems as though it's only open until the afternoon though, as it wasn't staffed when we were there. But there's still plenty of seating if you wanted to sit a spell. The bookstore portion is really well curated with a nice "local" section featuring local writers and interest. I love checking out this section when I travel and there was a ton to dig into here. They also have a good sized kid's section most notable thing is how many books they offer with autographed copies. That means they seem to bring in a ton of writers which is so exciting for the Asheville community. Speaking of community, I peeked at their events calendar and it looks like they have a ton of book clubs in a variety of different genres that meet regularly. So no matter your interest (romance, science fiction, mystery, horror, etc) you can find a meetup. Some are hosted in store but others in local breweries, libraries, and other third spaces in the area. Excellent offerings across the board!

This is genuinely a place of joy, nostalgia, and amazingly fun finds!…read moreThe owners are worth patronage and they are genuinely reasonable in their pricing. A million little finds and fun things everywhere you turn. This is a store that blends gently loved toys from the past and then new versions of some of the best!

First time visiting this week and was astounded by the enormous collection of toys, etc. Great…read moreplace to visit.

Such a fun spot to visit! I thought they had a great selection of old and new. I was looking for…read moreCaptain America in particular and found a vintage issue super close to what I was after. The pricing was great and I thought the service was excellent. Super friendly and helpful! Will come back next time I'm in AVL.

Great shop! I went in looking to fill some gaps in my wolverine run and they had tons and the…read moreprices were right. I'll definitely be back.

Part coffee shop, part community, space, and part game lovers Paradise. This place quite literally…read moreis the nerd dungeon. Maybe the caffeinated nerd dungeon. Seems there are a few little shops/spaces that are all coexisting here and I love that. And I think I love is that they have some rules such as no alcohol and no cursing so children are allowed. The coffee shop is delightful. They have cold brew and Boba and any latte you can dream of. They also do Frappuccino. And they don't charge for alternative milk. To pair with your decaf or caffeinated beverage, they offer a variety of vegan baked goods from a local bakery. And a few little snacks as well. All affordable. There are also quite a lot of board games borrow, and some cozy spaces to enjoy them. They have couches and tables and plenty of room for groups of all sizes. it seems they do a variety of community events such as trivia and open but you could also just go there for some chill time as well. All of the staff I have encountered, have been incredibly warm and welcoming, and willing to offer great conversation and a space for like-minded individuals to gather without judgment. Truly something the world needs more of.

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