The best book, hobby & craft shops in Waukegan
17 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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Alternate Reality, Inc
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsComic book store stocking current and vintage issues, action figures and posters.
Alternate Reality, Inc
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsThe Book Cellar
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsSandwiches, soups, salads & coffee served in a comfy eatery, part of an independent bookstore.
The Book Cellar
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsA-major Music, Inc.
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsFrom quick fixes to full-on instrument rentals and lessons, A-major Music, Inc. keeps your music life moving with repairs, sheet music and…
A-major Music, Inc.
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsPerformers Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsFrom chamber scores and opera vocal selections to method books, manuscript paper, tuners, and gems like the Music by Black Composers…
Performers Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsThe Scent Queens Candle Company & Apothecary Shoppe
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsFriendly candle store featuring housemade creations in creative scents alongside gift items.
The Scent Queens Candle Company & Apothecary Shoppe
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMichaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMidwest Buy & Sell
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsWell-stocked store specializing in new, used & vintage guitars, plus amps & accessories.
Midwest Buy & Sell
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMartha Mae Outpost
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsCurated shop for pens and paintbrushes plus notebooks.
Martha Mae Outpost
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsTommy's Guitars & Trading Posts
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsLaid-back shop for new, used & vintage guitars, amps, effect pedals & more, plus repairs.
Tommy's Guitars & Trading Posts
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMichaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftspOpshelf
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsClean store stocking toys, snacks, decor and beauty supplies.
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Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMichaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsCeasar's Music of Illinois
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsResource for musical instruments with repair services available.
Ceasar's Music of Illinois
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsOld Town School Music Store
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMusic shop featuring classes, plus instruments & educational materials from around the globe.
Old Town School Music Store
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsGuitar Center
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsMusic store, specializing in guitars and basses.
Guitar Center
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsAtlas Stationers
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsVeteran retailer stocking basic office supplies plus custom stationery, technology & furniture.
Atlas Stationers
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChicago Music Exchange
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsVintage, new & used guitars plus other instruments & gear in a polished space with an acoustic room.
Chicago Music Exchange
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