The best book, hobby & craft shops in Lexington

10 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 · 10 places · showing the latest additions first

Don Wilson Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From brass and woodwinds to strings and percussion, Don Wilson Music Company has you covered with instrument sales, rentals, private…

275 Southland Dr · ✓ checked Jul 31

“From brass and woodwinds to strings and percussion, Don Wilson Music Company has you covered with instrument sales, rentals, private lessons, and professional in-house repairs.”

From the Lexington newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Willis Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly music store selling new and used gear for a variety of instruments, including sheet music.

130 W Tiverton Way #135 · ✓ checked Aug 7

“Friendly music store selling new and used gear for a variety of instruments, including sheet music.”

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Lex Center for Creative ReUse

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Thrift shop selling donated art and craft supplies, and holding workshops.

110 Luigart Ct Unit 150

“Thrift shop selling donated art and craft supplies, and holding workshops.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Regency Centre, 150 W Lowry Ln #170

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

The place to buy musical equipment (from amps to guitars), with lessons and repairs.

3801 Mall Rd

“The place to buy musical equipment (from amps to guitars), with lessons and repairs.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2200 War Admiral Way Ste. 130

“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).

1953 Pavilion Way Hamburg Pavilion

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

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M's Canvashouse

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

A needlepoint shop stocking canvases, threads, fibers and supplies, with classes taught by the owner.

721 Red Mile Rd

“A needlepoint shop stocking canvases, threads, fibers and supplies, with classes taught by the owner.”

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Hurst Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Longtime shop offering instruments for sale or rent, plus repairs and lessons.

101 N Mt Tabor Rd

“Longtime shop offering instruments for sale or rent, plus repairs and lessons.”

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Doo Wop Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Equipment for musicians from guitars to drums to sound gear and light fixtures, plus lessons.

443 Southland Dr

“Equipment for musicians from guitars to drums to sound gear and light fixtures, plus lessons.”

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