Not the biggest or most centrally located, certainly, but Phillips Toy Mart has the feel of a place where play, as much the toys themselves, lies at the center. Well, that and an awesome model railroad setup. Not unlike a grocery store that refuses to stock junk food, Phillips offers a thoughtfully curated selection — vintage-style and imported toys you won’t find anywhere else in town — and an atmosphere of creativity and barely contained excitement.

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