The best book, hobby & craft shops in Finger Lakes

7 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 · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Hickey's Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From emergency strings to NYSSMA solos, Hickey's Music Center is the local go-to for sheet music, rentals, expert repairs, and a seriously…

104 Adams St (Ithaca) · ✓ checked Jul 31

“From emergency strings to NYSSMA solos, Hickey's Music Center is the local go-to for sheet music, rentals, expert repairs, and a seriously stocked wall of brass, guitars and more. Pop in, find that part you need, then actually practice it this time.”

From the Finger Lakes newsletter, August 6, 2026

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15 STEPS

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Gifts from regional artists and craftspeople including jewelry and potter.

171 E State St (Ithaca)

“Gifts from regional artists and craftspeople including jewelry and potter.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Consumer Square, 845 County Rte 64 Big Flats (Elmira)

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

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Ithaca Guitar Works Musical Instrument Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Pristine guitar store selling new and used models and amps alongside banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, and music gear.

215 N Cayuga St (Ithaca)

“Pristine guitar store selling new and used models and amps alongside banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, and music gear.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

830 County Rd 64 #4 (Elmira)

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

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Consumer Square Plaza, 821 County Rd 64 (Elmira)

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Shops at Ithaca Mall, 40 Catherwood Rd Ste G04 (Ithaca)

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

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