The best book, hobby & craft shops in Southern Pines

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

Nice Price Books & Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Raleigh’s Nice Price Books & Records keeps the stacks fresh with staff picks, deep genre bins, and a dedicated NC Artists section. Head up…

3106 Hillsborough St (Raleigh)

“Raleigh’s Nice Price Books & Records keeps the stacks fresh with staff picks, deep genre bins, and a dedicated NC Artists section. Head up when you need that just-right LP, a new-to-you read, or an excuse to chat tunes with people who clearly live for it.”

From the Goldsboro newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

New Hope Commons, 5442 New Hope Commons Dr (Durham)

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

3603 Witherspoon Blvd #112 (Durham)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Chuleria Craft

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your coffee mug and water bottle could use personality, Chuleria Craft cranks out playful mugs, tumblers, keychains, resin pieces, and…

1486 Garner Station Blvd (Raleigh)

“If your coffee mug and water bottle could use personality, Chuleria Craft cranks out playful mugs, tumblers, keychains, resin pieces, and stickers, with lots of bilingual flair and trending designs that actually slap. Perfect for that quick gift or a little treat-yourself upgrade this week.”

From the Raleigh newsletter, September 23, 2026

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Harry's Guitar Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Harry's Guitar Shop has been Raleigh's guitar hangout since 1985, stocking everything from workhorse Martin and PRS to funky Tagima…

556 Pylon Dr (Raleigh)

“Harry's Guitar Shop has been Raleigh's guitar hangout since 1985, stocking everything from workhorse Martin and PRS to funky Tagima semi-hollows, plus amps, pedals and folk favorites like mandolins and ukes. This week, whether you need a setup, repair or lessons, their on-site pros get you playing better fast.”

From the Apex newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Sound Off Records & Hi-Fi

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you’re hunting a rare pressing, swapping a stack you’re over, or finally admitting your setup needs better sound, Sound Off Records…

608 W South St (Raleigh)

“Whether you’re hunting a rare pressing, swapping a stack you’re over, or finally admitting your setup needs better sound, Sound Off Records & Hi-Fi has been keeping it all analog in Raleigh since 2016. They buy, sell, and trade, plus offer record cleaning so your favorite LPs play like butter.”

From the Raleigh newsletter, August 27, 2026

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