The best book, hobby & craft shops in Traverse City

5 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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Strings By Mail

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Traverse City-based Strings By Mail stocks a huge range of guitar strings, from singles to full sets across classical, acoustic and…

3480 Veterans Dr Ste a · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Traverse City-based Strings By Mail stocks a huge range of guitar strings, from singles to full sets across classical, acoustic and electric, plus bowed strings, sheet music and accessories. Their musician-reviewed guides and String Filter tools help you dial in the right set, so practice actually sounds good again.”

From the Traverse City newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Bison Hollow, 3315 N U.S. 31 S

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

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Marshall Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer offering a range of musical instruments & gear for sale or rental, plus lessons & repairs.

1197 W South Airport Rd

“Retailer offering a range of musical instruments & gear for sale or rental, plus lessons & repairs.”

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Lost Art Yarn Shoppe

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store offering a diverse selection of yarns for knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and needlepoint, plus tools.

733 Woodmere Ave

“Store offering a diverse selection of yarns for knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and needlepoint, plus tools.”

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Traverse City Guitar Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Low-key store offering guitars, amps, ukeleles, banjos and basses.

3333 Cass Rd Ste A · ✓ checked Aug 5

“Low-key store offering guitars, amps, ukeleles, banjos and basses.”

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