HIDDEN GEMS
WORDS BY SARAH MCCOSHAM
The Dungeon at King Arthur’s Court It’s always fun to take your kids to the toy store. And King Arthur’s Court is the best toy store in town. This gem is located in the heart of Downtown Oakley and has been the place to get toys in Cincinnati for the last 35 years. King Arthur’s Court makes shopping for toys an experience. You’ll find demos of practically every toy sold in the store, from trains to Magformers to doll houses and costumes. Kids are encouraged to try before you buy, so you know you’re picking out toys your kids will actually play with. True to its name, King Arthur’s Court boasts an Arthurian theme, with purple flags, castle-brick painted walls and a realistic-looking knight waiting to greet your kids in the entrance. Last year, King Arthur’s Court took this Medieval theme to the next level, converting its former basement area into an appropriately named
Dungeon. The Dungeon at King Arthur’s Court is a fun and free indoor play area that transforms this toy store into a land of imagination. The Dungeon at King Arthur’s Court is comprised of three areas. There’s a small jungle gym, hanging swings, books, toys and comfy couches in the front space. There’s a larger area that’s perfect for preschoolers, with ropes courses for climbing, playground equipment and even an indoor zip line. In the back, a thematically appropriate game of archery rounds out The Dungeon. King Arthur’s Court allows for lots of fun, imaginative play — and with the addition of The Dungeon, the toy titan has put itself leaps and bounds above the competition. And the best part: Admission to The Dungeon is free (but you will likely get plenty of ideas for your kids’ ever-growing birthday and Christmas lists!).
3040 Madison Rd., Cincinnati kingarthurstoys.com
March 2020 I CINCINNATIPARENT.COM
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