The best book, hobby & craft shops in Columbus

Independent bookstore with a children's section, as well as a cafe next door.

7 Public Sq (Shelbyville)

Traditional new & secondhand book & record store specializing in titles from smaller publishers.

202 S Audubon Rd (Indianapolis)

Independent store with a general selection that includes many works in translation and hosts book clubs.

882 Massachusetts Ave (Indianapolis)

Local indie shop stocking books, cards, gift bags and literary treats.

5208 N College Ave (Indianapolis)

Cozy, locally focused bookshop featuring new and used titles, as well as staff recommendations.

414 N College Ave (Indianapolis)

Hop over to nearby Nashville this week and let Fallen Leaf Books turn a quick browse into a full-on treasure hunt. Shelves mix new, used,…

45 S Jefferson St #7055 (Nashville) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Because your TBR deserves a treat, Naughty Dog Books has staff-curated “Best in Show” picks, genre book clubs that actually meet, and an…

76 1/2, E Main St (Nashville)

Ping's Music has been Indy’s independent repair go-to since 2015, tackling setups, pickup installs, custom wiring, and fretwork on guitars,…

4009 S Meridian St (Indianapolis)

Relaxed, independent bookstore featuring a cafe, plus crafts and gifts.

849 S Auto Mall Rd (Bloomington)

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

1275 S College Mall Rd (Bloomington)

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

1149 N National Rd

Locally-run toy shop since 1970, stocking a wide range of educational and creative toys.

100 S Van Buren St (Nashville)

Independently owned bookstore with a kid's section and puzzles, plus staff recommendations.

548 Washington St

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

5750 W 86th St (Indianapolis)

Long-running, independent outfit selling new-release & secondhand recordings in roomy surrounds.

806 Broad Ripple Ave (Indianapolis)

Hip, industrial-chic shop offering new & used records, plus live shows, coffee, wine & beer.

1054 Virginia Ave (Indianapolis)

Instrumental repairers and retailers serving beginners, pros and school band students since 1948.

332 N Capitol Ave (Indianapolis)

Vibrant store with yards of fabric, patterns, quilting & sewing supplies & design kits.

845 Massachusetts Ave (Indianapolis)

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

5151 E 82nd St #300 (Indianapolis)

Store selling guitars and other musical instruments, such as drums, keyboards, and recording equipment.

8475 Castleton Corner Dr (Indianapolis)

Enduring shop offering guitars, strings, drums & other musical instruments, plus repairs & lessons.

931 Shelby St (Indianapolis)

Vinyl and CD store stocking new and used titles, along with cassettes, T-shirts, socks and stickers.

5202 N College Ave (Indianapolis)