The best book, hobby & craft shops in Elizabethtown

7 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 · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Mulberry Street Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Mulberry Street Guitars is a two-person, family-run shop where luthier Buddy Cazee and artist Michelle craft premium custom instruments in…

214 N Mulberry St

“Mulberry Street Guitars is a two-person, family-run shop where luthier Buddy Cazee and artist Michelle craft premium custom instruments in small batches, treating sound as art. Need a setup or rescue for your favorite axe? Their full-service repair shop keeps hometown guitars playing like butter.”

From the Elizabethtown newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Electric Ladyland

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

A Louisville hippie staple since 1978, Electric Ladyland delivers crate-digging bliss, walls drenched in local art, and the kind of…

2325 Bardstown Rd (Louisville)

“A Louisville hippie staple since 1978, Electric Ladyland delivers crate-digging bliss, walls drenched in local art, and the kind of oddities that make your house guests ask questions… plus a legit vinyl selection curated by people who actually listen. Perfect fix when your playlist feels stale.”

From the Louisville newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1509 Ring Rd

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Mall Park Center, 1990 N Dixie Hwy

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Crafts store stocking beads, yarn and party supplies, plus custom framing.

Jefferson Commons, 4901 Outer Loop #122 (Louisville)

“Crafts store stocking beads, yarn and party supplies, plus 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.

7500 Jefferson Blvd (Louisville)

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

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Steilberg String Instruments, LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Kind staff, known for acoustics and banjos, offers instruments and lessons, along with repairs.

4029 Bardstown Rd (Louisville)

“Kind staff, known for acoustics and banjos, offers instruments and lessons, along with repairs.”

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