Dahlonega’s toy store is Giggle Monkey Toys on Public Square North, and Local Pup, a pet boutique, is on the same side of the Square. Add old-fashioned toys at the General Store, retro games on Memorial Drive and daily glassblowing demonstrations kids can watch. Here is what each shop’s own source says, checked October 19, 2026.
Toy shops
Giggle Monkey Toys
Giggle Monkey Toys is at 104 Public Square North. Its own site calls it “the place to find quality toys, games, puzzles, and books for kids of all ages.” It was founded in October 2011 and the current owners reopened it on August 15, 2014. Hours from its site: Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m. So it publishes hours for every day of the week.
Dahlonega General Store
The General Store at 24 Public Square South is not a toy shop, but kids head straight for it. Its history page lists “old-fashioned candy, marbles by the pound, wooden yo-yos, train whistles and other toys.” It also sells 5-cent coffee for the grown-ups.
Games Replayed
For older kids and teens, Games Replayed at 77 Memorial Drive is listed by the Visitors Bureau for classic video games, vintage consoles, toys from decades past and LEGO. It publishes no hours online, so call ahead.
Cranberry Corners
Cranberry Corners at 44 North Park Street is a gift shop, and its own site lists Ty plush toys and collegiate puzzles among its stock.
Things kids can watch
- Glassblowing: The Glassblowing Shop at 10 South Chestatee Street says it has “daily ‘flame-work’ glassblowing demonstrations” (its site). It does not publish demo times.
- Fudge: Kilwins Dahlonega at 40 Public Square South says it makes its fudge in the store, “cooked in copper kettles, hand-paddled and cooled on marble tables,” and is “always happy to offer complimentary samples.”
- Bronze bears: Bears Around the Square is a free self-guided walking tour from the Dahlonega DDA: find 10 small bronze bear statues around the downtown square, each representing a figure from Dahlonega’s past.
Kilwins Dahlonega makes its Mackinac Island Fudge in the store, cooked in copper kettles and cooled on marble tables. (Kilwins Dahlonega, checked Oct 19, 2026)
A gold-mine shop outside town
Crisson Gold Mine, at 2736 Morrison Moore Parkway East, is a drive from downtown; its site does not give a distance. It describes “the largest rock and mineral shop in North Georgia,” a gift shop and a jewelry store, and offers gold panning and gem mining. Its site says it is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine, and on all major holidays except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Kids’ clothing
As of October 19, 2026 we could not confirm a children’s clothing shop open downtown. Shops named in older directories are in the closed, moved or not confirmed section of our shop directory. For tees and souvenirs, see boutiques and clothing.
For the dog (and the dog owner)
Local Pup
Local Pup at 98 Public Square North is a locally owned pet boutique. Its site lists dog treats and bones, dog food, puzzles and enrichment toys, harnesses, collars and leashes, pet apparel, a few cat items and apparel for humans. Its Our Store page says it is in the John H. Moore and Son Building, built in the 1800s as a bank, and the vault that stored Dahlonega gold is still there. Hours on its own site: daily, noon to 6 p.m.
Other dog notes, only where a source says so
- Outlaw House of Jerky at 19-A East Main Street lists dog jerky alongside its jerky for people.
- Naturally Georgia, the wine tasting room at 90 Public Square North, says it is pet friendly for well-behaved pets.
- At the Gold Museum, Georgia State Parks says leashed pets are allowed on historic site trails but not in buildings.
We have not found a published pet policy for the other shops, so ask at the door.
Room to run, and a kids’ holiday date
Hancock Park, at 54 North Park Street just off the Square, has an all-abilities playground, per the City of Dahlonega, and is open sunrise to sunset. In December, the Christmas in Dahlonega organizer lists Kid’s Day on Saturday, December 19, 2026, 2 to 4 p.m. in Hancock Park: holiday activities and crafts for kindergarten through 5th grade, with a parent or guardian staying with each child. The full season is on our Christmas shopping page.
Shopping for a child back home? The Gift Finder matches shops to the person you are buying for, using only words from each shop’s own page.
Shops for kids
Sweets
Kilwins Dahlonega
Chocolate, fudge and ice cream shop on the south side of the square; fudge, caramel corn, brittle and caramel apples are made in the store.
- chocolate · fudge · ice cream · caramel apples · caramel corn · brittle
- Mon–Thu 12 pm–8 pm · Fri–Sat 12 pm–9 pm · Sun 12 pm–8 pm (as published)
- 40 Public Square S, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- (706) 203-3100
Source: kilwins.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Gifts
Dahlonega General Store
Old-fashioned country store on the square selling 5-cent coffee, fresh roasted peanuts, old-fashioned candy and toys, jams and jellies, knives and country gifts.
- 5¢ coffee · fresh roasted peanuts · homemade jams, jellies and relishes · old-fashioned candy · marbles by the pound · wooden yo-yos and old-fashioned toys
- Mon–Thu 10 am–6 pm · Fri–Sat 10 am–9 pm · Sun 10 am–6 pm (as published)
- 24 Public Square S, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- (706) 864-2005
Source: dahlonegageneralstore.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Kids and toys
Giggle Monkey Toys
Toy store on the north side of the square with classic and unusual toys, games, puzzles and books for kids of all ages.
- toys · games · puzzles · books for kids
- Mon–Fri 11 am–6 pm · Sat 10 am–6 pm · Sun 12 pm–6 pm (as published)
- 104 Public Square North, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- (706) 867-0724
Source: gigglemonkeytoys.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Gifts
Cranberry Corners
Eclectic gift shop just off the square since 1995 with custom gift baskets, greeting cards, local handmade goods, antiques, gourmet foods and a year-round Christmas corner.
- custom gift baskets · greeting cards · handmade items by North Georgia artists · antiques · gourmet food items · Irish edibles
- Mon–Sun 11 am–5 pm (as published)
- 44 N Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- (706) 864-6577
Source: cranberrycorners.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Gold and gems
Crisson Gold Mine (rock & mineral shop and jewelry store)
Gold mine attraction a short drive out of downtown (distance not stated by the source) with a rock and mineral shop, gift shop, Dahlonega gold jewelry and mining equipment, plus gold panning and gem mining.
- rocks and minerals · custom Dahlonega gold jewelry · high grade ore · mining equipment · gifts
- Mon–Sun 10 am–6 pm (as published)
- 2736 Morrison Moore Pkwy E, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- 1 (706) 864-6363
Source: crissongoldmine.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Glass
The Glassblowing Shop
A family glass-artist shop on the square with daily flame-work glassblowing demonstrations and hand-blown glass gifts.
- hand-blown glass gifts · icicles and barometers · glass pendants · personalized names in glass · suncatchers and windchimes · wedding cake tops
- Not on its own site; the DDA directory lists Mon-Thu 10 am-5 pm, Fri-Sun 10 am-6 pm
- 10 S. Chestatee Street, Unit F, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- (706) 864-9022
Source: glassblowingshop.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Kids and toys Directory listing: call ahead
Games Replayed
A family-owned retro games and toys shop that the Visitors Bureau lists for classic video games, vintage consoles, older toys and LEGO.
- classic video games · vintage consoles · toys from decades past · LEGO products · action figures and board games
- Not published online
- 77 Memorial Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- (706) 701-3401
Source: Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Bureau, checked Oct 19, 2026
Civic
Hancock Park
City park just off the Square at North Park and Warwick streets; home of the Saturday farmers market and First Friday concerts (May-October), the Christmas Market, an all-abilities playground and the Chestatee Diving Bell.
- Sunrise to sunset
- 54 North Park Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Source: City of Dahlonega, checked Oct 19, 2026
Pet shops
Pets
Local Pup
Locally owned pet boutique on the square with dog food, treats and bones, toys and enrichment puzzles, walking gear, pet apparel and a few things for cats and humans.
- dog treats and bones · dog food · puzzles and enrichment toys · harnesses, collars and leashes · pet apparel · cat items
- Mon–Sun 12 pm–6 pm (as published)
- 98 Public Square N, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- (803) 627-2724
Source: shoplocalpup.com, checked Oct 19, 2026
Questions people ask
Is there a toy store in Dahlonega?
Yes. Giggle Monkey Toys at 104 Public Square North sells toys, games, puzzles and books for kids of all ages. Its own site lists Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
Source: Giggle Monkey Toys, checked Oct 19, 2026
Where can kids watch something being made in Dahlonega?
The Glassblowing Shop on South Chestatee Street says it has daily flame-work glassblowing demonstrations. Kilwins on Public Square South says it makes its fudge in the store in copper kettles.
Source: The Glassblowing Shop, checked Oct 19, 2026
Is there a pet store in Dahlonega?
Local Pup at 98 Public Square North is a locally owned pet boutique with dog food, treats, enrichment toys, walking gear and pet apparel. Its own site lists daily hours, noon to 6 p.m.
Source: Local Pup, checked Oct 19, 2026
Can I bring my dog into the Gold Museum?
Not inside. Georgia State Parks says leashed pets are allowed on the historic site trails but not in its buildings.
Source: Georgia State Parks, checked Oct 19, 2026
Where is the playground near the Dahlonega square?
Hancock Park at 54 North Park Street, just off the Square, has an all-abilities playground, according to the City of Dahlonega. The park is open sunrise to sunset.
Source: City of Dahlonega, checked Oct 19, 2026
When is Kid's Day at Christmas in Dahlonega 2026?
The organizer lists Kid's Day on December 19, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Hancock Park, with holiday activities and crafts for kindergarten through 5th grade. A parent or guardian must stay with each child.
Source: Christmas in Dahlonega, checked Oct 19, 2026
What is Bears Around the Square?
It is a free self-guided walking tour from the Dahlonega DDA: look for 10 small bronze bear statues around the downtown square, each representing a historical figure from Dahlonega's past.
Source: Dahlonega DDA, checked Oct 19, 2026