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The best book, hobby & craft shops in Triple Cities

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

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2443 Vestal Pkwy E (Vestal)

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music gear retailer carrying guitars, drums, amps and other instruments.

665 Harry L Dr (Johnson City)

“Music gear retailer carrying guitars, drums, amps and other instruments.”

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BinghamTone

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Locally owned BinghamTone keeps Triple Cities players happy with new, pre-owned, and vintage guitars, plus amps, pedals, and the…

333 Vestal Pkwy E (Vestal)

“Locally owned BinghamTone keeps Triple Cities players happy with new, pre-owned, and vintage guitars, plus amps, pedals, and the accessories you always realize you need five minutes before practice. They also handle repairs, and you can shop online when the couch is winning.”

From the Triple Cities newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Shoppes at Vestal, 2317 Vestal Pkwy E Ste 10 (Vestal)

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

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Music City

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

With over 500 guitars from Fender, Gibson, Ibanez and Jackson plus amps, pedals, keys and more, Music City is the Southern Tier’s go-to.…

3104 Vestal Pkwy E (Vestal)

“With over 500 guitars from Fender, Gibson, Ibanez and Jackson plus amps, pedals, keys and more, Music City is the Southern Tier’s go-to. Dig through thousands of new and used vinyl, then line up lessons or repairs... they’ve been at it for over 40 years.”

From the Triple Cities newsletter, September 3, 2026

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