These are the best children’s stores in Macon, according to Best of the Best voters

Children are the reason the winter holidays are so exciting. Watching them tear through wrapping paper to see the gift they wished for all year long is priceless.

Luckily, Macon has some of the best places to find those perfect gifts for your children.

The Telegraph’s Best of the Best 2019 awards are given to businesses who receive the most votes online through The Telegraph’s website.

Here is a list of the winning business for the “Best Children’s Store” in the Best of the Best competition.

William’s Fun Smart Toys

William’s Fun Smart Toys, located at 2356 Ingleside Ave., won the Best of the Best competition in the “Best Children’s Store” category.

The toy store offers a variety of toys that are fun and educational, and children are allowed to play and explore in the store, according to its website.

The store is open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. From Dec. 1 to Christmas Eve, the store is open 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Hop, Skip, and a Jump

Hop, Skip, and a Jump, located at 4524 Forsyth Road, was the runner-up in the competition. It is a shoe store that carries some well-known brands, such as PediPed, Kid Express and Keds, according to their Facebook page.

The shoe store is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

Daphne’s 525

Daphne’s 525 received an honorable mention in the Best of the Best 2019 competition for “Best Children’s Store.”

Although Daphne’s does not sell children’s toys or shoes, it is a family boutique and sells women’s clothes, jewelry and more, according to their Facebook page.

The store, located at 420 Cherry St., is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday.