Tahoe Shopping: Toys

Whether you have a home improvement project, are updating your home decor or are going on an outdoor adventure, Mountain Hardware & Sports has the expertise and products to help. As a 100% employee-owned and -operated hardware store with more than 45 years in the Truckee-Tahoe area, they offer a wide range of hardware and tools, outdoor apparel, sporting goods and so much more. With the help of their friendly employee-owners, you're sure to get the items and expertise you need to get your projects done or your home outfitted. Visit any Mountain Hardware & Sports store or Truckee Rents for all of your hardware needs, small equipment rentals, and more.

For specialty hobby gear and toys, Toy Maniacs is the first place to check on the South Shore. A family-owned business with more than 40 years of experience in the toy industry, they have a nice range of products you aren't likely to find anyplace else in the Tahoe Basin. Toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals, science, models, radio-controlled planes and vehicles – they have it all. More than that, they really know their stuff and can answer any questions you have about the RC world, whether you're a novice to the hobby or a seasoned veteran.