The best book, hobby & craft shops in Lee's Summit

9 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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Mardel Christian & Education

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Books, music, gifts & apparel with a Christian focus, for education & homeschool purposes.

4330 S Bass Pro Dr (Independence)

“Books, music, gifts & apparel with a Christian focus, for education & homeschool purposes.”

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Fountain City Guitarworks

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your Tele buzzes or your dreadnought feels like a cheese grater, Fountain City Guitarworks does sharp setups, clean repairs, and…

3617 Virginia Ave (Kansas City)

“Whether your Tele buzzes or your dreadnought feels like a cheese grater, Fountain City Guitarworks does sharp setups, clean repairs, and PLEK-level fretwork that makes your guitar play like it should. Friendly folks who speak fluent gear, plus pickup upgrades if you want a little extra growl this week.”

From the Lee's Summit newsletter, August 6, 2026

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BAC Musical Instruments

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Knowledgeable staff, plus brass and woodwind instruments for sale and rent.

1219 Lydia Ave (Kansas City)

“Knowledgeable staff, plus brass and woodwind instruments for sale and rent.”

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ScrapsKC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Sprawling thrift store for fabric, paints and office supplies, plus classes and events.

3269 Roanoke Rd (Kansas City)

“Sprawling thrift store for fabric, paints and office supplies, plus classes and events.”

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Big Dude's Music City

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Wide selection of musical equipment from guitars to keyboards, plus repair services.

3817 Broadway Blvd (Kansas City)

“Wide selection of musical equipment from guitars to keyboards, plus repair services.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music store chain carrying guitars and other instruments, plus recording and DJ equipment.

9188 NW Skyview Ave (Kansas City)

“Music store chain carrying guitars and other instruments, plus recording and DJ equipment.”

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Seuf Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music store specializing in guitars, plus repair services.

3617 Virginia Ave (Kansas City)

“Music store specializing in guitars, plus repair services.”

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Meyer Music - North Kansas City

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music shop carrying a range of instruments, plus lesson programs and repairs.

6312-14 NW Barry Rd (Kansas City)

“Music shop carrying a range of instruments, plus lesson programs and repairs.”

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Heritage Music Repair

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-running business with attentive staff that fixes musical instruments (including guitars, trumpets and bass guitars) and synthesizers,…

3119 Gillham Rd (Kansas City)

“Long-running business with attentive staff that fixes musical instruments (including guitars, trumpets and bass guitars) and synthesizers, plus offering restoration.”

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