Fantastic walk down memory lane. Creative gifts, friendly staff and very clean. My 21 year old son was completely enthralled with the puppets, puzzles, and miniature models read more

LARK Toys - My college student who never smiles..... - Toy Stores Near Me - Kellogg, Minnesota

I took my daughters on a scenic fall foliage drive from the Twin Cities Down to Kellogg with the promise that our drive would end at the most impressive toy store they've ever stepped foot in. We spent two hours here and it did not disappoint This place really does have it all, and it is a destination in itself. They have mini golf, a hand carved carousel (what?! Who knew this was possible?!), ice cream, a candy shop, lunch options (so we'd stay and shop longer . And we did!!), a museum of sorts with antique toys, a book room, and many rooms filled with toys for purchase! We didn't allow ourselves enough time to go to the National Eagle Center so I suppose next time we'll start with that and then end here! read more

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What a great find on our way down to Wabasha from the Twin Cities! Offers an eclectic all-ages-friendly blend of toys, puzzles, games, and books. There were also whimsical collections of antique and collectibles, from soda cans to Troll dolls, Wizard of Oz books, and metal lunch boxes. There are large, hand-carved magical creatures found here and there, many featuring the sweet trolls that are handmade made right here, as well as wooden pull toys that are also crafted on-site. it's also fun that there is a carousel within the building, which is hand-carved from Minnesota basswood and designed with exquisite detail. Each animal is a rideable work of art. The carousel runs every 30 minutes and costs $3 to ride. Will return with our granddaughter, as this a must-see for families and a fun stop for anyone traveling through the area! read more

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Big thumbs up to Lark Toys and Kathy Gray for quickly assisting me in getting a replacement caboose for our grandsons Train Set. Given on Christmas Eve and mauled by our family dog Christmas Day. For service above and beyond they're awarded 5 Stars. I'd give 100 stars if I could. read more

Great place to see a wide selection of toys, plus a memory lane of old toys! The have a carousel that you can ride! The ride is only $3.00 per person! The staff is very friendly! The restrooms are clean! Plenty of parking! They also have mini golf in the warmer months! read more

LARK Toys - The carousel that you can ride! - Toy Stores Near Me - Kellogg, Minnesota

HERMEY DOESN'T LIKE TO MAKE TOYS (RTRNR) *all visits have been pre-pandemic* If Willy Wonka, Santa, and Child's Play's Chucky had a baby, it would be "The Best Toy Store in MN", home of 20,000 sq ft of pure imagination and old, creepy dolls....but sadly no chocolate river. Lark Toys is where kids come to frolic, and adults revisit their childhood through Memory Lane, a stroll back in time via cherished antique amusements (but no misfit toys) from green army men to a Doctor Who Police Box. Meander through an expansive bookstore, wooden heirloom toys, unique stuffed animals, activity stations, Matryoshka dolls, a science room and beyond to find treasures for everyone on your nice list. Next up, a carousel ride! Begin with a spin on unique creatures hand carved by the original owners. $2 Rides run every half hour. If the carousel line is long, munch on hamburgers, ice cream, or fudge from Lark's cafe while you wait. Head to the candy store if your little Slugworth fancies a Snozberry, jelly beans, or taffies instead. The adventure then spills outdoors to an 18-hole mini golf course, miniature llamas, and a rocket for future astronauts to blast into the stratosphere! There's no limit to the fun! Lark Toys is fabulous entertainment for the whole family. Plan to spend at least a couple hours here, and just like Chucky...you should always come back. I give it 5 Everlasting Gobstoppers and a Red Ryder BB gun. "You'll shoot your eye out!" read more

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The service was fantastic and fast. There super friendly. There is selection is variety of books, toys and game. There was a puzzle. There a was ice cream and fudge plus candy . There was a look old toys (can't buy). Another thing is a was cute full random stuff. Plus there carousel with different characters to ride. There also a variety of food and drink. Another activity is mini golf. The value of long last. read more

The ladies at the register were so very nice. My grand daughter got sick in the ladies room and a maintenance worker (I believe she was) brought her a glass of water. Those who work there need to get kudos for their kindness. read more

I checked out this place after seeing it on the tv and I loved how whimsical this place is! They not only have toys, they also sell games, books, candy, and ice cream. The carousel was unique because it has a variety of creatures to choose from to ride. I found the decor to be epic and I found myself always looking in all directions at all times so I didn't miss anything. I would totally recommend this place! read more

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It was amazing time for granddaughter. We have taken all of our grandchildren there. All workers are so friendly. We also had lunch and it was quick and good. read more

I love Lark Toys. Honestly, if you can't find it here it probably doesn't exist. They have toys that I'm surprised they still make (paper dolls). I love browsing the vintage toy cases. I picked up a few Christmas items while browsing. They have mini golf outside. The indoor carousel seemed very popular and drew many children with timed rides. They offer snacks, fudge and a gift shop. Masks are required, as well as social distancing. They have a handwashing station and hand sanitizer inside the entrance. read more

LARK Toys - Toy Stores Near Me - Kellogg, Minnesota

I've never been anywhere like Lark Toys- my friend and I stopped to use the bathroom and were there for an hour. It's part museum part toy store part play area it was so much fun! read more

This is an every time visit when we come to Minnesota. Love getting our puzzle supply completed until our next trip.

My family and I stopped in here on a rainy day during our stay in Read's Landing. We were so surprised at the size and wonder of LARK Toys! We spent hours checking out every space and my kids have been asking to go back. The carousel was such a beautiful surprise and I highly recommend taking the time to ride it. We'll be back for mini golf sometime soon! We left with rocks, books, toys, candy and dish towels for me- haha! There is really something for everyone. read more

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OMG this place is incredible! Room after room of antique and vintage toys with all kinds of new toys for every kid you can imagine. They even make their own beautiful wooden toys!!! There's a candy shop as well as an incredible carousel for the whole family to ride. Absolutely fantastic place to read more

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This place is super solid. HUGE. Lots to check out, books, old school toys, old toy museum, carousel, candy store...it's worth the stop. My 9 year old had fun checking out the toys and the clever decorations and design of the place. My 13 year old was all surly at first then found things like the Calico and Playmobile toys and then got all nostalgic and got into it. It was a perfect 1-2 to pair with the National Eagle Center. Absolutely worth the time to stop if you are in the area. read more

This was our second visit here and we love Lark Toys! I love that everything is educational. I found a lot of great ideas for Christmas gifts like Shrinky Dinks and Create Your Own Snow Globe kits. Our son loved playing in the Diner and using the cash register. My favorite room is the book store and the wood toys they make there are fantastic, too. Once you've finished looking at the old toys and shopping for new toys, there is a candy store, a fudge shop, and an ice cream parlor. We enjoyed some delicious ice cream as we watched the carousel go around. We missed the llamas - again! Hopefully next time. This was a fun trip and the drive down here on the Great River Road is just beautiful. Oh, and in case you have an old GPS like me, Lark is right on Highway 61. Turn on County Road 18 to get to the entrance. I was coming north from Winona and my NAV had me turn on CR 14 and then wanted me to turn into someone's private drive! read more

The best toy store with a great selection, areas for kids to play, carousel, and displays of antique toys. They make moving wooden toys. Great place for a visit and to shop! read more

Here's what you do: Sometime in mid-October, pack some snacks, some tunes (I wouldn't presume to tell you which ones, but Springsteen's We Shall Overcome is a great album--I'm just sayin'....), and grab a couple of kids--preferably some with a strong sense of wonder and a low sense of entitlement. Head south on Highway 61, past Hastings (ah-ah-ah! skip the Casino!), through Red Wing (feel free to stop for antiques, pottery, and a shot with the giant boot). Keep on along the mighty Mississippi, enjoying the changing leaves, the bluffs, and valleys, on through Lake City (birthplace of water skiing), where the river widens into Lake Pepin. As you pass through Wabasha, be ready, as you're about to hit Kellogg, where you'll turn right on County Road 18, and immediately left, heading into the nation's largest independent toy store--a shop, museum, mini-golf center, and entertainment venue worthy of a day-trip. Once there, dig in: Explore the science and nature room. Read and reminisce in the book store (I'm a librarian, and I use this well-selected collection for reading ideas for my own children). Check out the highest-quality arts & crafts supplies, doll houses, make believe items, developmental toys, dress-up toys, disguises, building toys, board games, puzzles, outdoor toys, indoor toys, wooden toys, tin toys, planes, trains, and automobiles, balls, word games, paper dolls, tin lunch boxes, nesting dolls, {deep breath} and once you've torn your kiddoes away from all these rooms, head to the Baby Boomer Room to shop and reminisce from your own childhood favorites. Gad, you're tired by now! You might want to grab a snack--basics like soda, hot dogs, ice cream. Sadly, they've caved to the big giant head of tourism and now offer fudge. But you're not done. The standout of Lark's is their carousel. Each creature was hand carved by the now-retired original owners, and then hand painted and stained. Each is a work of art, and shares equal parts Minnesota sensibility with fantasy flourish. Runs every half hour. Still not done! Lining the walls of this entire building are antique or vintage toys and games. They are pleasingly placed and will spark a memory in every one of you, unless as a child, you were only allowed a stick and a rock. But wait! There's still more. If you choose Door #1, you may find yourself on a mini golf course. And Door #2 might lead you to greeting the house llamas, who have taken over where the former resident pig left off. Whew! That's a lotta toys! But what a lot of memories you're carrying home with you--memories, and happy little kids. You *were* able to drag away the kids, weren't you? read more

LARK Toys - Tin toys in Boomer Heaven - Toy Stores Near Me - Kellogg, Minnesota

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Located in rural southeastern Minnesota, this may be one of the last of a vanishing breed of toy stores that have not become cookie-cutter franchises. Lark emphasizes selling toys that inspire the imagination rather than the usual mass-produced Barbies and gun-toting action figures. It is also a toy museum, bookstore and mini-amusement park. Its greatest showcase is the old-fashioned wood carousel, each figure meticulously crafted out of a single piece of wood. The wizard riding a dragon is my favorite. The carousel turns on every 30 minutes and will ride with 1 or 2 passengers, but only at those preset time intervals. It is not unusual to see buses of people or children coming to visit. There is a snack & souvenir shop as well. The entire place is like an indoor mall, with separate sections for their own line of hand-crafted toys, as well as books, puzzles, candy, science kits, and the antique toys on display. There's even a Baby Boomer Heaven, which holds a collection of tin wind-up toys, space-oriented toys, die cast cars and other memorabilia from their childhood. We visit this place every year on our journey along Highway 61. Be sure to see "Gip," their pig, who's the official mascot of the store. There is also a resident cat in the building. read more

LARK Toys - Wizard figure on Lark carousel - Toy Stores Near Me - Kellogg, Minnesota

Discovered this place during one of our weekend trips "down south". Owner was really outgoing and told us that this was the 4th biggest tourist attraction in MN. Ok. Wasn't aware of that, but was an interesting little tid bit of info. The place is cute. It has a miniature golf course outside, a hand carved carousel inside, fudge, other sweets and lots of toys. The displays are nicely presented and one of the rooms reminded me of that scene in Home Alone 2 where he goes to "Duncans Toy Chest". A must visit for the avid toy collector. They have a lot of little tin robots, wooden toys, trolls (the ones with the crazy hair) and all kinds of other little tchotchke toys. Defintely worth a visit if in the area. read more

This place is so much fun, even for adults! The carousel is gorgeous, the candy counter is fun and delicious, and the toy store and museum are amazing! My husband and I had a blast here! read more

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I have lived in MN most of my life and didn't know this existed. Best toy store I have ever been too! It's become a once a year stop for us. The carousel is out of this world and a must see! read more

This place was so amazing! Took a day trip here and it was worth the 2 hour drive. The toy store had some awesome finds, its fun to reminisce through the older toys they have on display, the craftsmanship of the carosel is unbelievable. We did play a few of the hokes on the mini golf course (it got super hot out). My daughter had a blast, I would highly recommend visiting this place, such a fun experience. read more

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Love the Place, Thank you Larks... We come to take our guests that come and visit us to Larks... Awesome fudge, jelly beans, ice cream cones, and Toys... read more

An awesome stop if you are anywhere close. You don't have to ride the carosel to enjoy the craftsmanship. They serve Chocolate Shoppe ice cream. The antique toys are interesting and the toy shop is way better than a chain location. Make sure you check out their locally made wood toys. They make great gifts. read more

This place was AWESOME!!!! Cool toys and A LOT of them! This place is HUGE! I really liked the vintage toy displays and their wooden toys. They also had a fudge shop which was quite the tasty treat! I wanted to do the mini golf course, but it was a little windy and chilly, so we decided to pass on that part. My only complaint: the llamas were in hiding :( read more

We went to Lark Toys just before Christmas. Toys, toys and more toys. We had lunch there and bought some fudge and loaded up on some candy that is a hard find today from the past. It has a toy museum and an indoor carousel to family friendly it is. It's a great day trip from the cities and in the summer there is a miniature golf. They are camera friendly so this is what our day was like there. https://youtu.be/SEZPZZ-eo5Y read more

What a great toy store!! Anyone who is passing through Kellogg, MN must stop at Lark Toys!! The carousel is hand made of wood and a real treat to see!! They have some really unusual toys and they make their own wooden toys which are fabulous. Go check them out!! If you get hungry they have hand-made fudge and treats also. read more

We loved this place. Toy selection is something you don't find in the big boxes. I actually spent an enjoyable hour just sitting and watching the pure joy of both adults and children riding the carousel. Snack food and drinks are very reasonable. Bought a book to read on the airplane going home. It turned out that the publisher had omitted a large number of pages. I had no luck getting anywhere with the publisher so I contacted Lark. They sent a great big heartfelt letter of apology along with a check for the cost of the book plus shipping cost. Such customer service is a rarity these days. read more

This place is AWESOME - it is like a toy store for the adults - it brings back so many memories and they have everything you could possibly think of for those hard to buy for people. read more

My wife and I took our three year old daughter to this place to find some gifts for our family in Wisconsin. The toy store is HUGE! There are several different sections to keep everybody in your family entertained. The staff was of the highest caliber. The were genuinely interested in the customer and wanted to help find the right toys for you! They had lots of books, educational toys and stuff you just can't find at box stores. Their LARK toy line is very cool and it sure feels good to buy local American made toys! They even carry some cool stuff from europe along with the cheap Chinese junk you can find most anywhere. The biggest attraction in this place is the hand carved wooden carousel. It's simply beautiful. Parents and kids will be in awe of the craftsmanship of this work of art. Make sure to bring a camera with you. I've never seen anything like it. There is a great fudge shop along with a candy store with ice cream. The vintage toys were on display behind glass. It sparked my childhood memories and gave me great ideas for holiday gifts. We couldn't have had a better time! Thanks to the staff that created a really special memory for our family. Nick NW Montana read more

If you are going to own a toy store you should expect that children are gong to play with the toys you sell. The lady at the counter scolded our kids for taking down the stuffed animals that are right at their eye level. read more

This place has everything toys! Mini golf, carousel (hand carved by a local), antique, modern and quirky toys. The mini golf course wasn't too short or too expensive. I'm unclear as to what they put in the water though (it looks like wild berry blue Kool Aid). Even if you don't like toys, get over yourself and go. You won't be disappointed. read more

I wasn't aware that places this tremendously cool even existed in SE MN.

I am originally from SE Minnesota and drive down frequently to visit friends and family. We always make an effort to visit Lark Toys - a stop my four-year-old counts on each trip. The hand-carved carousel is amazing! It only costs $1.00/ride, so we always plan on at least on ride. The toys are unique, the food is wonderful and the employees are very friendly! The bookstore is wonderful. There is an excellent assortment of books for children of all ages. There is also a Thomas table - a favorite with most children. read more

There is a LONG history behind Lark's Toys, But, you'll have to find that yourself! LOL! IF you've never been here, I highly suggest you plan a trip to check this out. From the Collection of Old toys thats sure to spark memories, to the Awesome Carousel thats all hand crafted. Good Food, Great Experience AND Miniature Golf!? Who could ask for a better time!? While your in the Area, Just a few miles down the road is the National Eagle Center in Wabasha Mn. You can visit that too...make a full day of it. Have a Great Time!! read more

Although I really like Latk Toys, but since it was sold there are some things that have slipped. Please keep it maintained! Do not let it fall by the way side. I used to so enjoy the book store having spent hundreds of dollars there but when you supply your book from Books Are Fun it appears you really don't care go shop yourself . I can get the school supply books anywhere. The one thing that really bothered me were the addition of adult items in a toy store, why on earth would you put BRAS IN A TOY STORE,,, NO EXcUSE THEY DONT BELONG THERE, this is a place visited by children and people from all over the world you have really lowered tha standard of Lark Toys by adding things like BRAS to the toy store, no need to return. read more

This place is always a fun experience. You'll find some unique toys and books (at a bit of a premium price though) along with some truly inspiring displays... like a full-sized replica of a Doctor Who Police Box filled with memorabilia, a handcrafted fully functioning carrousel ride, an 18 hole mini golf course with a full blown (10 ft) working waterfall in the middle, handmade fudge, picture ops & more. There's so much to see here it's worth the trip from the cities especially when you have young kids. Be aware: They have many toys out for kids to touch & play with (like a full sized train table), but also many signs around that ask parents to be respectful and not allow their children to take toys off the shelves to play with (like the puppets- there are puppets in the theater to play with-not the ones on the shelves). Common sense though. I've never seen or heard any employee reprimand a child (in the 4 years we've been going there) like what is mentioned in another review. read more

BIG FUN! This place is made up of a bunch of little places - part toy store, part book store, part candy store, fudge shoppe, ice-cream parlor, museum, amusement park...simply amazing! There is something for everyone. What we thought would be a quick stop turned into a two-hour adventure. We all found something we wanted. Everything seems reasonably priced. No "deals" but nothing too expensive, either. Go! Take your family! Enjoy!! read more