The best book, hobby & craft shops in Gaithersburg

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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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

12274 Rockville Pike Ste K (Rockville)

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

21040 Frederick Rd Ste B (Germantown)

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

18120 Hillcrest Ave (Olney)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer stocking guitars, drums, keyboards and amps.

12401 Twinbrook Pkwy (Rockville)

“Chain retailer stocking guitars, drums, keyboards and amps.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Milestone Center, 20902 Frederick Rd (Germantown)

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

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Victor Litz Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar shop featuring new and used instruments along with lessons and repairs.

306 E Diamond Ave

“Guitar shop featuring new and used instruments along with lessons and repairs.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

821 Center Point Way Center

“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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Perrin and Associates Fine Violins

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your trusty fiddle needs a tonal adjustment or you’re hunting for a violin, viola, cello, or a freshly rehaired bow, Perrin &…

517 N Charles St # 1 (Baltimore)

“Whether your trusty fiddle needs a tonal adjustment or you’re hunting for a violin, viola, cello, or a freshly rehaired bow, Perrin & Associates Fine Violins has the know-how to make you sound like you actually practiced. Rentals, repairs, and instrument care tips to get you playing happier this week. Check it out.”

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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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