The best book, hobby & craft shops in Greenwood

15 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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Irvington Vinyl & Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

202 S Audubon Rd (Indianapolis)

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

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Tomorrow Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

882 Massachusetts Ave (Indianapolis)

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1251 U.S. Hwy 31 N

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

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Golden Hour Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5208 N College Ave (Indianapolis)

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

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The Whispering Shelf

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

414 N College Ave (Indianapolis)

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

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Ping's Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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)

“Ping's Music has been Indy’s independent repair go-to since 2015, tackling setups, pickup installs, custom wiring, and fretwork on guitars, mandolins, banjos, lap steels, violins, violas, ukuleles and more, with parts and accessories to match. Swing by this week and get your instrument singing again.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5750 W 86th St (Indianapolis)

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

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Indy CD & Vinyl

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

806 Broad Ripple Ave (Indianapolis)

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

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Square Cat Vinyl

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1054 Virginia Ave (Indianapolis)

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

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Musicians' Repair & Sales

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

332 N Capitol Ave (Indianapolis)

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

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Crimson Tate

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

845 Massachusetts Ave (Indianapolis)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5151 E 82nd St #300 (Indianapolis)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

8475 Castleton Corner Dr (Indianapolis)

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

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Arthur's Music Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

931 Shelby St (Indianapolis)

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

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Luna Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5202 N College Ave (Indianapolis)

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

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