# Places to buy toys downtown. **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [December 14, 2014, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-to-buy-toys-downtown/707169 "2014-12-14T01:32:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cncdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/958977/32.png) [@cncdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cncdad)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2014, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-to-buy-toys-downtown/707169/1 "2014-12-14T01:32:48Z")
We are getting ready to come up to Chicago for our yearly trip and will be staying in the River North area. we are looking for some good places to buy some toys for the kids in the Mag Mile area. We have been to the Lego Store and to Hershey’s for candy in the past but would like to find a nice store that has a good selection of toys. Unique toys would be even better. Thanks for any suggestions. CnCdad ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2014, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-to-buy-toys-downtown/707169/2 "2014-12-14T06:52:52Z")
You can find some very unique toys (and other stuff) at the [Christkindl Market](http://www.christkindlmarket.com/) in Daley Plaza. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Downtown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Mr\_Downtown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Downtown)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2014, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-to-buy-toys-downtown/707169/3 "2014-12-15T05:01:36Z")
Unfortunately, pickings are slim downtown for toys. Best to make a short taxi or train ride to [one of these places.](http://www.timeout.com/chicago/kids/best-toy-stores) ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-to-buy-toys-downtown/707169/4 "2014-12-15T19:10:25Z")
Disney Store on State Street. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2014, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-to-buy-toys-downtown/707169/5 "2014-12-15T19:24:06Z")
Oh wait, you said in the Mag Mile area. Yeah, I dunno. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Downtown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Mr\_Downtown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Downtown)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2014, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-to-buy-toys-downtown/707169/6 "2014-12-16T05:15:08Z")
Also, what are the kids ages? Lots of cool stuff at [American Science & Surplus](http://www.sciplus.com/), but that’s out on the Northwest Side, requiring a train ride + a short taxi (or bus) ride. ---
**Author:** ![cncdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/958977/32.png) [@cncdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cncdad)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2014, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-to-buy-toys-downtown/707169/7 "2014-12-16T14:08:00Z")
Mr D, That store looks awesome. And we will be hitting the Christkinle Market. Thank you for the info. ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2014, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-to-buy-toys-downtown/707169/8 "2014-12-16T16:32:22Z")
I love [Marbles,](http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/) which is right in Water Tower Place. They also put in a board game store on the top floor if your are interested (although there are better board game stores in Chicago). ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2014, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-to-buy-toys-downtown/707169/9 "2014-12-16T16:37:50Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > Oh wait, you said in the Mag Mile area. Yeah, I dunno. There is a Disney Store on the Mag Mile. It’s right on Michigan Avenue, I believe just south of Chicago Avenue. And I’d be surprised if Water Tower Place didn’t have lots of good stores for toys; I just don’t remember them as they aren’t on my radar.