The best book, hobby & craft shops in Austin

18 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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The Paper + Craft Pantry

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your notebook stack keeps multiplying or you’re finally ready to try brush lettering, The Paper + Craft Pantry delivers indie-made…

1023 Springdale Rd Bldg 6A

“Whether your notebook stack keeps multiplying or you’re finally ready to try brush lettering, The Paper + Craft Pantry delivers indie-made cards, pens, washi, and art supplies plus open-level workshops in a natural light studio. Pop in this week to get inspired, meet makers, and leave with projects you actually finish.”

From the Austin newsletter, August 6, 2026

pOpshelf

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Clean, budget-leaning shop carrying toys, crafts and home goods.

2701 Parker Dr SUITE 600A (Round Rock)

“Clean, budget-leaning shop carrying toys, crafts and home goods.”

Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

11066 Pecan Park Blvd Ste B201 (Cedar Park)

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

Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical-instrument retailer (part of a chain) selling guitars, keyboards, amps and drums.

2200 S I-35 Frontage Rd B4 (Round Rock)

“Musical-instrument retailer (part of a chain) selling guitars, keyboards, amps and drums.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain of music stores offering guitars, amps and DJ gear, plus lessons and repairs.

2817 W Anderson Ln.

“Chain of music stores offering guitars, amps and DJ gear, plus lessons and repairs.”

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

10000 Research Blvd #158

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

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

14010 US-183

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

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Lakeline Market Shopping Center, 14028 N Hwy 183 Bldg C

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

Lakeshore Learning Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer with educational products for teachers & parents, including classroom furniture & books.

9828 Great Hills Trl Suite 500

“Retailer with educational products for teachers & parents, including classroom furniture & books.”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Crossing Phase II, 3021 S I-35 Frontage Rd #190 (Round Rock)

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

Best Buy

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.

11066 Pecan Park Blvd Ste 301 (Cedar Park)

“Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.”

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2701 Parker Dr Bldg A Suite 700 (Round Rock)

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

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

10225 Research Blvd, Ste 2000 Great Hills Station

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

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Shops at, 12770 Shops Pkwy Ste 100 (Bee Cave)

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

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

10900 Research Blvd

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

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

130 Sundance Pkwy #200 (Round Rock)

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

Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2541 S I-35 Frontage Rd Ste 750 (Round Rock)

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

CRAFT

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Laid-back, walk-in arts center where visitors can use supplies and tools to create paintings, jewelry, zines and more.

in the light blue building IN THE BACK of CANOPY by the big purple sculpture!, 916 Springdale Rd Bldg 4 suite 102

“Laid-back, walk-in arts center where visitors can use supplies and tools to create paintings, jewelry, zines and more.”

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