The best book, hobby & craft shops in Portland

8 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 · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

Buckdancer's Choice Music Co.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From their Acoustic Room stacked with Martin, Taylor, Guild, Seagull and Yamaha to an Electric Guitar gallery ready for you to plug in,…

248 St John St

“From their Acoustic Room stacked with Martin, Taylor, Guild, Seagull and Yamaha to an Electric Guitar gallery ready for you to plug in, Buckdancer's Choice Music Co. is Maine’s oldest independent guitar shop with new and used gear, amps, pedals, repairs and lessons. Swing by this week and find your tone.”

From the Portland newsletter, August 7, 2026

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PortFiber

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Fiber arts shop offering supplies, classes & events for spinning, weaving, felting, knitting & more.

50 Cove St

“Fiber arts shop offering supplies, classes & events for spinning, weaving, felting, knitting & more.”

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Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Portland

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookshop with a kid-friendly side offering bestsellers, local lore, puzzles and stationary.

49 Exchange St

“Bookshop with a kid-friendly side offering bestsellers, local lore, puzzles and stationary.”

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Portland Percussion

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer of drums, guitars and bass guitars (including Tama models).

168 Yarmouth Rd (Gray)

“Retailer of drums, guitars and bass guitars (including Tama models).”

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The Art Mart

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Resource for a wide selection of art supplies, including sketchbooks, in a small store with helpful staff.

517 Congress St

“Resource for a wide selection of art supplies, including sketchbooks, in a small store with helpful staff.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Christmas Tree Shops Plaza, 490 Payne Rd (Scarborough)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain store selling acoustic and electric guitars, drums, amps, keyboards, recording equipment, and other instruments.

198 Maine Mall Rd

“Chain store selling acoustic and electric guitars, drums, amps, keyboards, recording equipment, and other instruments.”

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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 Biddeford Crossing, 106 Shops Wy (Biddeford)

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

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