The best book, hobby & craft shops in Altoona

8 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 · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

The Music Emporium, Inc.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Because that E string always picks the worst time to pop, The Music Emporium, Inc. keeps Altoona players covered with new guitar strings,…

2606 Plank Rd

“Because that E string always picks the worst time to pop, The Music Emporium, Inc. keeps Altoona players covered with new guitar strings, Levy's straps, solid instrument cables, cases, and the tiny parts you always forget. Quick restock this week, cleaner tone by the weekend.”

From the Altoona newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Music Mart TV & Electronics

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Family-owned retailer offering guitars, TVs, and cell phones, along with installation and repair services.

212 W High St (Ebensburg)

“Family-owned retailer offering guitars, TVs, and cell phones, along with installation and repair services.”

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FYE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.

5580 Goods Ln #2124

“Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

420 Town Centre Dr Richland Town Centre (Johnstown)

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

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Guitars n' Stuff

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

New and used guitars, amps and guitar gear are sold at this shop, along with pedals.

620 W High St (Ebensburg)

“New and used guitars, amps and guitar gear are sold at this shop, along with pedals.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Colonnade at State College, 44 Colonnade Way (State College)

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

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BANDMAN

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music shop offering instruments such as guitars and violins, plus repair services.

5828 Ohio Ave

“Music shop offering instruments such as guitars and violins, plus repair services.”

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Robert M. Sides Family Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Vast music supplier carrying guitars, drums, keyboards and digital pianos, plus lesson options.

434 W Aaron Dr #200 (State College)

“Vast music supplier carrying guitars, drums, keyboards and digital pianos, plus lesson options.”

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