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Montpelier's Best Independent Independent Toy and Game Stores

Montpelier, VermontMarch 24, 20260 views

Independent independent toy and game stores in Montpelier is smaller than it was fifteen years ago. What remains is genuinely good. Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. Here are the shops worth making a special trip for.

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#1

Old Shop Montpelier

Independent independent toy and game stores in Montpelier

The Heights Montpelier

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Montpelier shop has operated since 2015 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Mondays. Open late Friday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#2

New Market Montpelier

Independent independent toy and game stores in Montpelier

The Heights Montpelier

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Montpelier shop has operated since 1994 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#3

New Market Montpelier

Independent independent toy and game stores in Montpelier

Eastside Montpelier

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Montpelier shop has operated since 2005 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Friday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#4

Central Exchange Montpelier

Independent independent toy and game stores in Montpelier

Downtown Montpelier

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Montpelier shop has operated since 2014 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Mondays. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#5

Old Studio Montpelier

Independent independent toy and game stores in Montpelier

Old Town Montpelier

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Montpelier shop has operated since 2014 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Friday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#6

New Goods Montpelier

Independent independent toy and game stores in Montpelier

Eastside Montpelier

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Montpelier shop has operated since 2004 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Friday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#7

North Market Montpelier

Independent independent toy and game stores in Montpelier

The Heights Montpelier

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Montpelier shop has operated since 2016 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.