Christmas Eve is quickly approaching, and there are halls to deck, cookies to bake and gifts to be wrapped — if you're into that sort of thing, of course.
To help get you prepared for Dec. 24, we rounded up some of Seattle's best Christmas-centric establishments, from card shops to toy stores, using Yelp data and our army of number-crunching elves.
You don’t necessarily need to have kids in your life to enjoy a visit to your local toy store. Maybe you want to help out one of the many organizations that collect gifts for children and families in need. Or maybe you love seeing the cool gizmos, gadgets and games that didn't exist when you were younger. Regardless, here are your top options for toys in Seattle.
1. Magic Mouse Toys
Topping the list is Magic Mouse Toys. Located at 603 First Ave. in Pioneer Square, the toy store is the highest-rated toy store in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 129 reviews on Yelp.
2. Archie McPhee
Next up is Wallingford's Archie McPhee, situated at 1300 N. 45th St. (between North Stone Way and North Interlake Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 330 reviews on Yelp, the toy store, gift shop and stationery spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Dreamstrands Comics & Such
Greenwood's Dreamstrands Comics & Such, located at 115 N. 85th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the toy store, which offers comic books and more, five stars out of 28 reviews.
Chances are, you don't have the time, desire, creativity, artistic ability, etc. to hand-make holiday cards or gift wrap this year. Save yourself a headache and head to one of Seattle's most popular stationery shops.
1. Paper Hammer
Topping the list is Paper Hammer. Located at 1400 Second Ave. (between Union and Pike streets) in Central Business District, the shop is the highest-rated cards and stationery spot in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp.
2. The Elliott Bay Book Company
Next up is Capitol Hill's The Elliott Bay Book Company, situated at 1521 10th Ave. (between Pike and Pine streets). With 4.5 stars out of 585 reviews on Yelp, the bookstore and stationery spot has proven to be a local favorite.
Whether your home boasts vaulted ceilings or cramped, acute angles, you may be considering a Christmas tree for the season's upcoming festivities. Here's a roundup of some quality places in Seattle to purchase one.
1. Hunter Christmas Trees
Topping the list is Hunter Christmas Trees. Located at 7744 35th Ave. NE (between 80th and 77th streets) in Wedgewood, the spot to score Christmas trees and more is the highest-rated Christmas tree spot in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 26 reviews on Yelp.
2. City People's Garden Store
Next up is Central District's City People's Garden Store, situated at 2939 E. Madison St. (between East 31st Avenue and East Lake Washington Boulevard). With 4.5 stars out of 112 reviews on Yelp, the plant nursery, which offers flowers, gifts, Christmas trees and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
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