The best book, hobby & craft shops in Chesterfield

11 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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Checkered Cottage

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Checkered Cottage has been a one-of-a-kind spot since 1999, stocked with thoughtful paper crafting supplies and beautiful home decor to…

135 W Jefferson Ave (St. Louis)

“Checkered Cottage has been a one-of-a-kind spot since 1999, stocked with thoughtful paper crafting supplies and beautiful home decor to level up your handmade cards, keepsakes, and gifts.”

From the Chesterfield newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Vintage Vinyl

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Vintage Vinyl is still the city’s happiest rabbit hole, with deep bins of new and used wax plus CDs and DVDs spanning everything from rock,…

6610 Delmar Blvd (St. Louis) · ✓ checked Jul 27

“Vintage Vinyl is still the city’s happiest rabbit hole, with deep bins of new and used wax plus CDs and DVDs spanning everything from rock, hip-hop, and reggae to R&B and jazz. Swing by this week for indie exclusives, Record Store Day 2026 preorders, and those sneaky online restocks made real.”

From the St. Louis newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Nottelmann Music Co

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-standing music store offering a selection of instruments for sale and rent, plus lessons, repairs, and cleaning services.

1590 Lemay Ferry Rd (St. Louis)

“Long-standing music store offering a selection of instruments for sale and rent, plus lessons, repairs, and cleaning services.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain music store carrying instruments such as guitars, amps, and drums, plus recording and DJ gear.

9177 Watson Rd (St. Louis)

“Chain music store carrying instruments such as guitars, amps, and drums, plus recording and DJ gear.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Bogey Hills Plaza, 2155 Zumbehl Rd (St Charles)

“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).

Chesterfield Commons, 142 THF Blvd

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

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Killer Vintage

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Shop selling vintage instruments from electric guitars to amplifiers and basses, plus repairs.

3201 Ivanhoe Ave (St. Louis)

“Shop selling vintage instruments from electric guitars to amplifiers and basses, plus repairs.”

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Record Exchange

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Sprawling store for new and used vinyl, CDs and DVDs, plus audiophile equipment.

5320 Hampton Ave (St. Louis)

“Sprawling store for new and used vinyl, CDs and DVDs, plus audiophile equipment.”

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J Gravity Strings

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Laid-back guitar shop focusing on repairs and setups for stringed instruments with a large selection of new and used models.

1546 S Broadway (St. Louis)

“Laid-back guitar shop focusing on repairs and setups for stringed instruments with a large selection of new and used models.”

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Schaefer's Hobby Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Warmly staffed shop featuring a wide selection of craft supplies and models for planes, cars, rockets and trains.

11659 Gravois Rd (St. Louis)

“Warmly staffed shop featuring a wide selection of craft supplies and models for planes, cars, rockets and trains.”

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Just Vinyl and Crafts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly shop for crafters, providing a selection of vinyl and sublimation supplies such as ink and blanks.

5311 Pershing Ave (St. Louis)

“Friendly shop for crafters, providing a selection of vinyl and sublimation supplies such as ink and blanks.”

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