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Low-Tech, High-Quality Toys

Thanks so much for those who responded to my request for recommendations about where you buy quality low-tech toys that are "powered by imagination" rather than electricity. If you have additions to this list, please email me with your suggestions, and I will try to add it to this page. Thanks!

Local shops in the greater Rochester, NY area

  • Hobby House Toys. Three locations:
    Perinton Square Mall, Fairport. 585-421-3720
    Southtown Plaza, Henrietta. 585-292-5810
    The Medley Center, Irondequoit. 585-266-6290

  • Hands on And Beyond. Two locations: Pittsford Plaza, Pittsford. (585) 383-8890
    Eastview Mall, Victor.

  • Holcomb's KnowPlace. Ridgemont Plaza, 2833 Ridge Road West, Suite 16, Rochester, NY 14626. (585) 227-7130

  • Toy Soldier. 16 W. Church St (Rt 31F), Fairport. 585-223-6170. (I believe this location used to be the Village Toy Shoppe?)

  • Ridge Road Station. 16131 Ridge Road West, Holley, New York 14470. 585-638-6000. Very enthusiastic reviews from readers: "Worth the drive to Holley." Directions are here.

  • Lift Bridge Books. 45 Main Street Brockport, NY 14420. 585-637-2260.

  • Unique Toy Shop. 120 South Main St., Canandaigua. 585-394-2319.

  • Kittelberger Florist, 263 North Ave, Webster 585-872-1823. The store has a small, nice toy department called "Kittelkids."

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