The best book, hobby & craft shops in El Paso

“Whether your trumpet needs TLC or you’re finally committing to that violin phase, Bertie's Music keeps El Paso playing with expert repairs, quality instruments, and flexible rent-to-own. Started in 1996 in a garage, they’re still the go-to for students, schools, and weekend shredders.”

From the El Paso newsletter, August 8, 2026

“Since 1954, Hal's Hobby Warehouse has been El Paso's largest full line hobby store, a 4,500-square-foot playground packed with R/C cars, planes, helis, drones, model trains, rockets, plastic and diecast models, science kits, and metal detectors.”

From the Trans-Pecos newsletter, August 5, 2026

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

“Resource for musical instruments such as guitars, amps, and violins, plus repair services.”

“Music shop for string musicians offering instruments, accessories, and lessons, plus rentals and repairs.”

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

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

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

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

“Instruments, microphones, and other music-related accessories for sale in a shop.”

“Music retailer carrying electric guitars, keyboards, drums, basses and DJ equipment.”

“Music store offering instruments such as violins, as well as rentals, lessons, oil, and instruction books.”

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

“Long-running shop offering a wide range of art supplies, plus photo restoration, and framing.”