The best book, hobby & craft shops in Arlington

9 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

Browse another shelf: all of Arlington’s best · Restaurants · Bakeries & Sweets · Home & Garden · Nightlife · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Beauty · Shopping · Arts & Culture · Entertainment · Parks & Outdoors

Pinned in Arlington today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in Arlington — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 9 places · showing the latest additions first

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.”

Website ↗

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Bradlee Shopping Center, 3654 King St (Alexandria)

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

Website ↗

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.”

Website ↗

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.”

Website ↗

Run a Arlington business? Two pinned spots a day — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. Advertise →

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.”

Website ↗

The Point of It All

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Colorful, quaint craft & needlework store offering handmade & custom canvases plus classes.

5115 MacArthur Blvd NW (Washington)

“Colorful, quaint craft & needlework store offering handmade & custom canvases plus classes.”

Website ↗

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).”

Website ↗

Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4664 King St (Alexandria)

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

Website ↗

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.”

Website ↗

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →