The best book, hobby & craft shops in Milford

3 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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Retro Games Plus

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Ready to relive Saturday mornings and cartridge-blowing glory? Retro Games Plus stacks everything from Atari and NES classics to PS5 and…

350 Boston Post Rd (Orange)

“Ready to relive Saturday mornings and cartridge-blowing glory? Retro Games Plus stacks everything from Atari and NES classics to PS5 and Switch, plus '80s/'90s action figures, trading cards, and vintage tees, all curated by actual gamers, and you can trade those old carts, making it a prime stop this week.”

From the Milford newsletter, August 23, 2026

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Mermaid Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Mermaid Books is the cozy, community-first shop Milford’s been waiting for, with shelves for every reader, loads of kids’ picks, plus book…

22 Broad St

“Mermaid Books is the cozy, community-first shop Milford’s been waiting for, with shelves for every reader, loads of kids’ picks, plus book clubs, author talks, storytime, and a no-pressure write club. They’ll order what you’re after or set you up with audiobooks.”

From the Milford newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Route 1 Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your frets are buzzing, your kid needs a school rental, or you just want to try a new pedal, Route 1 Guitars has you covered with…

189 Bridgeport Ave

“Whether your frets are buzzing, your kid needs a school rental, or you just want to try a new pedal, Route 1 Guitars has you covered with repairs, setups, private lessons, and plenty of guitars, amps, and accessories. Fun fact, a Chang Can Dunk scene was filmed right in the shop.”

From the Stratford newsletter, September 18, 2026

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