The best book, hobby & craft shops in Alexandria

20 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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Byrdland Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Craving a proper crate dig this weekend? Byrdland Records keeps the bins packed with 5000+ new and used titles, turntables and gear, plus…

1264 5th St NE (Washington)

“Craving a proper crate dig this weekend? Byrdland Records keeps the bins packed with 5000+ new and used titles, turntables and gear, plus Saturday Spins with vinyl DJs, and even a New Columbia Record Club, all from the team behind Songbyrd Music House.”

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

6260 Seven Corners Center (Falls Church)

“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).

Bradlee Shopping Center, 3654 King St

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

Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Part of a music retail chain offering guitars, amps, drums, keyboards and more.

3155 Duke St

“Part of a music retail chain offering guitars, amps, drums, keyboards and more.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Mount Vernon Plaza, 7690A Richmond Hwy

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

Music on the Hill

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store offering a selection of instruments and sheet music, along with repair services, rentals, and lessons.

801 D St NE (Washington)

“Store offering a selection of instruments and sheet music, along with repair services, rentals, and lessons.”

Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Part of a chain, this store offers instruments, amps, and recording equipment.

6272 Arlington Blvd (Falls Church)

“Part of a chain, this store offers instruments, amps, and recording equipment.”

fibre space

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Light-filled, colorful local store featuring knitting yarns, crochet supplies, classes & more.

1319 Prince St

“Light-filled, colorful local store featuring knitting yarns, crochet supplies, classes & more.”

Alexandria Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music shop in the Belle View Shopping Center offering guitars and lessons, plus instrument repair services.

1502 Belle View Blvd

“Music shop in the Belle View Shopping Center offering guitars and lessons, plus instrument repair services.”

Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

6418 Springfield Plaza (Springfield)

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

Georgetown University Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Warm retailer at Georgetown University featuring new & used textbooks, apparel, gifts & more.

3800 Reservoir Rd NW (Washington)

“Warm retailer at Georgetown University featuring new & used textbooks, apparel, gifts & more.”

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

6200 Little River Turnpike Suite B

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

Looped Yarn Works

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Inviting shop offering a large assortment of yarns, notions & other items plus classes & more.

1732 Connecticut Ave NW (Washington)

“Inviting shop offering a large assortment of yarns, notions & other items plus classes & more.”

Stitch Sew Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Stylish local shop featuring a variety of quality fabrics, notions and patterns (for clothing).

1219 King St

“Stylish local shop featuring a variety of quality fabrics, notions and patterns (for clothing).”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Shopping Center, 6330 Seven Corners CTR Seven Corners (Falls Church)

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

Som Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Quirky music store specializing in new, used, rare & imported vinyl, plus apparel.

1843 14th St NW (Washington)

“Quirky music store specializing in new, used, rare & imported vinyl, plus apparel.”

Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4664 King St

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

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3691 Richmond Hwy Potomac Yard Center

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

Smash Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Longtime destination for punk & indie music fans, with vinyl records, CDs & vintage rock clothing.

2314 18th St NW (Washington)

“Longtime destination for punk & indie music fans, with vinyl records, CDs & vintage rock clothing.”

Paper Source

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain for decorative paper, crafting supplies & quirky gifts, plus custom stationery.

3019 M St NW (Washington)

“Chain for decorative paper, crafting supplies & quirky gifts, plus custom stationery.”

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