The best book, hobby & craft shops in Anchorage

15 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Mammoth Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From fresh strings and effects pedals to full drum kits, keys, and ukes, Mammoth Music is Anchorage’s musician superstore with brands like…

500 E 5th Ave

“From fresh strings and effects pedals to full drum kits, keys, and ukes, Mammoth Music is Anchorage’s musician superstore with brands like Fender, Gibson, Martin, Shure, and Zildjian. Need a weekend amp or a quick fix this week? They’ve got rentals and repairs to keep you gig-ready.”

From the Anchorage newsletter, August 4, 2026

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Cottonwood Creek Mall, 1851 E Parks Hwy (Wasilla)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

Best Buy

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.

TIkahtnu Commons, 1200 N Muldoon Rd G

“Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.”

Anchorage House of Hobbies

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Hobby shop carrying remote-control cars, planes, and trains, plus slot cars.

2803 Spenard Rd

“Hobby shop carrying remote-control cars, planes, and trains, plus slot cars.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Madigan Place, 8571 Old Seward Hwy

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

Far North Yarn Co.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store with an extensive selection of high-end yarn and knitting accessories, plus classes.

751 E 36th Ave #112

“Store with an extensive selection of high-end yarn and knitting accessories, plus classes.”

Blaine's Art Supply & Picture Framing

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Resource for painting supplies, framing, and art classes, plus a coffee bar.

1025 Photo Ave

“Resource for painting supplies, framing, and art classes, plus a coffee bar.”

Cabin Fever Fabric, Fiber & Gifts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Boutique stocking a wide range of handicrafts, decorative objects & gifts made by Alaskan artists.

412 G St

“Boutique stocking a wide range of handicrafts, decorative objects & gifts made by Alaskan artists.”

Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical instrument, guitar and audio equipment seller, plus rentals and repair services.

2880 Seward Hwy

“Musical instrument, guitar and audio equipment seller, plus rentals and repair services.”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Glenn Square, 3090 Mountain View Dr #130

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

Best Buy

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.

Dimond Mall, 800 E Dimond Blvd #100

“Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.”

Horn Doctor Music Store Inc

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Established retail outlet for musical instruments including guitars, plus repairs.

1000 Ingra St

“Established retail outlet for musical instruments including guitars, plus repairs.”

Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

4623 Old Seward Hwy

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

200 E Northern Lights Blvd

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

Alaska Bead Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Straightforward store with a variety beads & jewelry-making supplies, plus classes by local artists.

2217 E Tudor Rd #7

“Straightforward store with a variety beads & jewelry-making supplies, plus classes by local artists.”

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