Spenny R.
9/1/2025
Good selection of paints. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Wide selection of different hobby items. Website does not do the shop justice. Trains aren't my thing but they have tons of them.
Whistle Stop Hobbies
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1719 Centre Plz
Alexandria, VA 22302
Whistle Stop Toy and Hobby is a beloved family-owned hobby shop in Alexandria, VA, offering a delightful experience for both young and old. With a vast selection of high-quality hobby items, including Lego sets, N G gauge trains, remote control cars, and more, they cater to a wide range of interests. Whether you're reliving nostalgic memories or starting a new hobby, Whistle Stop is the perfect destination to create lasting family memories.
As the exclusive DC metro area carrier of the popular children's book series "I'm The Boss Of Me," created by local resident Casey Waesche, Whistle Stop is committed to promoting confidence, character, and self-esteem in children. With their friendly and knowledgeable staff, they provide exceptional service, whether you're purchasing your child's first Lionel train set or planning a unique children's birthday party rental. Make Whistle Stop your go-to toy and hobby destination and enjoy a fun-filled, personable shopping experience.
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3.524 reviews
Neal E.
4/29/2024
Cool little Hobby and toy store in a strip mall in Alexandria. Lots of models, puzzles, figures/figurines, model paints., and more! The person running the story was friendly and greeted me and...
Lin K.
2/27/2023
Always on the look out for hobby stores, we stopped here on a recent trip to Tyson's Corner to check out the Gunpla stock. Its a pretty small shop, easy to miss, in the CVS plaza. Shop mostly...
Andrew L.
6/29/2021
Whistle Stop Hobbies is oriented towards the adult hobbyist. It is not a toy store. I think the web site description of it as an alternative to Toys-R-Us is inaccurate. That said, I found it to be...
Katie J.
4/14/2023
I swung by here for coffee one early morning road-trip and was pleasantly surprised by the options and friendly service.
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