The best book, hobby & craft shops in Altamonte Springs

21 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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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 21 places · showing the latest additions first

Park Ave CDs

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Indie music retailer offering new & used CDs & LPs, plus a range of T-shirts & gifts.

2916 Corrine Dr (Orlando)

“Indie music retailer offering new & used CDs & LPs, plus a range of T-shirts & gifts.”

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BrightLight Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Inviting bookstore with a robust selection of new & used tomes, CDs & DVDs, plus a trade-in program.

161 East State Road 436, Semoran Blvd (Fern Park)

“Inviting bookstore with a robust selection of new & used tomes, CDs & DVDs, plus a trade-in program.”

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The New Romantics

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Inviting bookstore featuring romance novels from both indie and established authors in various genres.

3018 Corrine Dr (Orlando)

“Inviting bookstore featuring romance novels from both indie and established authors in various genres.”

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Epic Comics

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Murals of hand-drawn heroes decorate this store that sells comics, graphic novels & collectibles.

570 N Alafaya Trail Ste 106 (Orlando)

“Murals of hand-drawn heroes decorate this store that sells comics, graphic novels & collectibles.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

331 N Alafaya Trail (Orlando)

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

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AMP'd Guitar Den

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Need a setup, refret, or electronics fix? AMP'd Guitar Den is the spot for pro repairs plus a stash of guitars, amps, pedals, and punk…

1503 N Mills Ave (Orlando)

“Need a setup, refret, or electronics fix? AMP'd Guitar Den is the spot for pro repairs plus a stash of guitars, amps, pedals, and punk reads, including a Tom Morello Stratocaster and LTD KH-602. Drop by this week and get your rig dialed.”

From the Orlando newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Corzic Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store for guitars, drums, and other musical instruments, along with electronics, and accessories.

997 W Kennedy Blvd A1 (Orlando)

“Store for guitars, drums, and other musical instruments, along with electronics, and accessories.”

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Band Room

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Full-service store offering band & orchestra instruments & accessories, plus rentals & lessons.

3233 Curry Ford Rd (Orlando)

“Full-service store offering band & orchestra instruments & accessories, plus rentals & lessons.”

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Sam Flax Orlando

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Art supply shop in colorful building deals in paints, paper, brushes & other materials plus framing.

1800 E Colonial Dr (Orlando)

“Art supply shop in colorful building deals in paints, paper, brushes & other materials plus framing.”

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Rock & Roll Heaven

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Used record store specializing in vinyl LPs, with ample cassettes, CDs & music-related memorabilia.

1814 N Orange Ave (Orlando)

“Used record store specializing in vinyl LPs, with ample cassettes, CDs & music-related memorabilia.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

6733 Eagle Watch Dr (Orlando)

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

1440 N Alafaya Trail (Orlando)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Branch of a chain offering guitars, drums, DJ equipment, and other musical instruments, plus lessons.

12402 S Orange Blossom Trl Ste 1 (Orlando)

“Branch of a chain offering guitars, drums, DJ equipment, and other musical instruments, plus lessons.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Phillips Crossing, 8081 Turkey Lake Rd #400 (Orlando)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Waterford Towers, 400 N Alafaya Trail (Orlando)

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4676 Millenia Plaza Way (Orlando)

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

3525 Gdns Rdg Wy (Orlando)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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Planet Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Planet Music Center has the fun stuff that makes noise in all the right ways, from DJ controllers and turntables to microphones, mixers,…

4413 Parkbreeze Ct (Orlando)

“Planet Music Center has the fun stuff that makes noise in all the right ways, from DJ controllers and turntables to microphones, mixers, speakers, and full PA systems plus guitars, basses, and keyboards.”

From the Orlando newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

880 W State Rd 436, Ste 1001 Altamonte Crossing

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Acoustic and electric guitars galore are sold at this chain retailer, along with pianos, keyboards, amps, effects pedals, drums, PA…

520 N Orlando Ave Ste 130 (Winter Park)

“Acoustic and electric guitars galore are sold at this chain retailer, along with pianos, keyboards, amps, effects pedals, drums, PA systems, DJ gear, lighting and other music accessories.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

2728 E Colonial Dr (Orlando)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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