The best book, hobby & craft shops in San Antonio

17 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 · 17 places · showing the latest additions first

Musical Instrument Service

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Since 1969, Musical Instrument Service has kept San Antonio’s brass and woodwinds singing with expert repairs, ultrasonic cleanings,…

328 W Southcross Blvd · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Since 1969, Musical Instrument Service has kept San Antonio’s brass and woodwinds singing with expert repairs, ultrasonic cleanings, precision dent work, relacquering, silver-plating, and custom touches from piccolos to tubas.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical instrument store offering a large selection of amps, drums, keyboards, and other items, plus repairs.

7325 San Pedro Ave Ste 105

“Musical instrument store offering a large selection of amps, drums, keyboards, and other items, plus repairs.”

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SpaceTone Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Vast music store offering top brands of new & vintage guitars, amps & drums, plus guitar lessons.

416 Austin Hwy · ✓ checked Aug 4

“Vast music store offering top brands of new & vintage guitars, amps & drums, plus guitar lessons.”

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Music Connection Record Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Vinyl, cassette and CD shop with cassettes, 8-track cartridges and 12-inch singles, as well as vinyl accessories.

7121 W US Hwy 90 #140

“Vinyl, cassette and CD shop with cassettes, 8-track cartridges and 12-inch singles, as well as vinyl accessories.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Forum at Olympia Parkway 8340 Agora Pkwy Selma, 8340 Agora Pkwy (Selma)

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4522 Fredericksburg Rd B-91

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

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Alamo Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Iconic shop selling diverse instruments & DJ gear, with music lessons & repair services available.

425 N Main Ave

“Iconic shop selling diverse instruments & DJ gear, with music lessons & repair services available.”

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Fort Bend Music Center | San Antonio

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music store & school for pianos, guitars & other music instruments, plus service.

6923 W Loop 1604 N Ste 121

“Music store & school for pianos, guitars & other music instruments, plus service.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Ingram Festival Shopping Center, 6065 Northwest Loop 410

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

286 W Bitters Rd

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

415 W Loop 1604 N Ste 139

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

8370 Agora Pkwy (Selma)

“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.

6065 Northwest Loop 410 #185

“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).

Arbor Park Shopping Center, 17700 U.S. Hwy 281 N

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Alamo Quarry Shopping Center, 255 E Basse Rd #120

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5347 W Loop 1604 N #103

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The North Rim Shopping Center, 17802 La Cantera Pkwy #104

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

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