The best book, hobby & craft shops in Bowie

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Garrett Park Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Garrett Park Guitars is the local haunt for vintage Fenders, Gibsons, Martins, plus amps and effects, with staff who actually know the…

2444 Solomons Island Rd Ste 214 (Annapolis)

“Garrett Park Guitars is the local haunt for vintage Fenders, Gibsons, Martins, plus amps and effects, with staff who actually know the history behind them. Browse rotating new arrivals, get a proper appraisal, or even sell your own piece...”

From the Annapolis newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Garrett Park Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you’re hunting a new or previously owned guitar, noodling on ukuleles, mandolins, or banjos, or chasing the right amp, effects, and…

7 Old Solomons Island Rd Ste C (Annapolis)

“Whether you’re hunting a new or previously owned guitar, noodling on ukuleles, mandolins, or banjos, or chasing the right amp, effects, and pro audio, Garrett Park Music has you covered with lessons, repairs and restoration, appraisals, and the option to sell your gear. Go make Odenton a little louder this week.”

From the Odenton newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

1153, 110 MD-3 N (Gambrills)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Annapolis Bows & Violins

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Repair center for violins, cellos and other stringed instruments; also rentals.

177 Defense Hwy Ste 1 (Annapolis)

“Repair center for violins, cellos and other stringed instruments; also rentals.”

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Menchey Music Service, Inc.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical instruments and accessories store providing rentals, repairs and lessons by knowledgeable staff.

1340 Main Chapel Way (Gambrills)

“Musical instruments and accessories store providing rentals, repairs and lessons by knowledgeable staff.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1161 St Rte 3 N, Ste 103 Crofton Station (Gambrills)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Shops at Canton Crossing, 3669 Boston St (Baltimore)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Festival at, 2309 B Forest Dr, Riva Rd (Annapolis)

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

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Perrin and Associates Fine Violins

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

String instrument shop specializing in violins, including sales and repairs.

517 N Charles St # 1 (Baltimore)

“String instrument shop specializing in violins, including sales and repairs.”

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The Sound Garden-Baltimore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Enduring independent music store stocking over 100,000 hard-to-find used & new records, CDs & DVDs.

1616 Thames St (Baltimore)

“Enduring independent music store stocking over 100,000 hard-to-find used & new records, CDs & DVDs.”

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