The best book, hobby & craft shops in Washington
14 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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Byrdland Records
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsCraving a proper crate dig this weekend? Byrdland Records keeps the bins packed with 5000+ new and used titles, turntables and gear, plus…
Byrdland Records
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMichaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMiddle C Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsBasic shop selling musical instruments & sheet music, plus a rent-to-own program & lessons.
Middle C Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMusic on the Hill
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsStore offering a selection of instruments and sheet music, along with repair services, rentals, and lessons.
Music on the Hill
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMichaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsGeorgetown University Bookstore
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsWarm retailer at Georgetown University featuring new & used textbooks, apparel, gifts & more.
Georgetown University Bookstore
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsLooped Yarn Works
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsInviting shop offering a large assortment of yarns, notions & other items plus classes & more.
Looped Yarn Works
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsHouse of Musical Traditions
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsOffbeat shop stocking unusual folk instruments from all over the world, plus rental & repairs.
House of Musical Traditions
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsThe Point of It All
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsColorful, quaint craft & needlework store offering handmade & custom canvases plus classes.
The Point of It All
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsSom Records
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsQuirky music store specializing in new, used, rare & imported vinyl, plus apparel.
Som Records
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMusic & Arts
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsRetail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.
Music & Arts
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMichaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsSmash Records
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsLongtime destination for punk & indie music fans, with vinyl records, CDs & vintage rock clothing.
Smash Records
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsPaper Source
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain for decorative paper, crafting supplies & quirky gifts, plus custom stationery.
Paper Source
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