The best book, hobby & craft shops in Mankato

6 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 · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Rhapsody Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Rhapsody Music keeps Southern Minnesota players plugged in with a wall of new and used guitars, drums, keys, effects, and pro audio from…

326 Madison Ave

“Rhapsody Music keeps Southern Minnesota players plugged in with a wall of new and used guitars, drums, keys, effects, and pro audio from brands like Fender and Peavey. Friendly staff, lessons, and repairs mean you can finally finish that riff, start a band, or upgrade your tone this week.”

From the Mankato newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1901 Madison Ave, Ste 500 Mankato Heights

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

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Scheitel's Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Upbeat music shop carrying a range of instruments, plus lessons in guitar and piano.

180 W Lind Ct

“Upbeat music shop carrying a range of instruments, plus lessons in guitar and piano.”

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The Music Mart

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Easygoing store carrying a range of musical instruments, along with repair services.

1014 N Riverfront Dr

“Easygoing store carrying a range of musical instruments, along with repair services.”

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Atlantis Hobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Welcoming store offering tabletop games and trading cards, plus fishkeeping equipment and accessories.

903 S Front St

“Welcoming store offering tabletop games and trading cards, plus fishkeeping equipment and accessories.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1750 Madison Ave

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

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