Magic Beans

Hands-down the best toy store in Boston, Magic Beans also carries books for kids and parents and a large range of baby and nursing gear. Plunk your offspring in the fenced play area in the back of the store and shop for board games, Lego, Playmobil, Thomas the Tank Engine trains, Groovy Girls and art supplies. Teen siblings can stroll over to New England Comics next door, or to Eureka Puzzles and Games on Beacon Street.