The best book, hobby & craft shops in Manassas

8 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 · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

The Paschal Lamb Books and Gifts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

The Paschal Lamb Books and Gifts is Northern Virginia’s go-to Catholic shop since 1987, a quick hop from Manassas, with over 6,000 items…

11214 Main St (Fairfax)

“The Paschal Lamb Books and Gifts is Northern Virginia’s go-to Catholic shop since 1987, a quick hop from Manassas, with over 6,000 items from solid apologetics and new releases to rosaries, scapulars, medals, prayer cards, and kid-friendly gifts. Solid place to deepen or share your faith.”

From the Manassas newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Matt's Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

This week, Matt's Guitars is the kind of shop where you wander in for strings and leave plotting a new rig. Wall-to-wall electrics,…

9780 Center St

“This week, Matt's Guitars is the kind of shop where you wander in for strings and leave plotting a new rig. Wall-to-wall electrics, acoustics, basses, serious amps and pedal candy from Fender, PRS, Ibanez and boutique builders, plus luthier services to dial everything in.”

From the Prince William County newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Jessica's Music Studio

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether this week needs a riff fix or a tone overhaul, Jessica's Music Studio has a stacked lineup of electrics, acoustics and basses from…

9780 Center St

“Whether this week needs a riff fix or a tone overhaul, Jessica's Music Studio has a stacked lineup of electrics, acoustics and basses from PRS, Fender, Martin, Taylor and boutique builders like Suhr and Mayones, plus amps, pedals, pickups, parts and luthier services.”

From the Prince William County newsletter, September 5, 2026

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

8029 Sudley Rd

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

10828 Sudley Manor Dr Festival at Bull Run

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

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Centreville Music Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

School band season creeping up? Centreville Music Shop is the local, teacher-recommended spot for rentals, quality instruments for students…

14215 D Centreville Square (Centreville)

“School band season creeping up? Centreville Music Shop is the local, teacher-recommended spot for rentals, quality instruments for students through advancing players, quick professional repairs, and on-site lessons from piano to sax, with friendly guidance that gets Manassas musicians playing in tune fast.”

From the Manassas newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Dale City Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

This week, whether your kid just joined band or your guitar needs TLC, Dale City Music has you covered with one-on-one lessons, reliable…

4367 Dale Blvd (Dale City)

“This week, whether your kid just joined band or your guitar needs TLC, Dale City Music has you covered with one-on-one lessons, reliable repairs for woodwinds, brass, strings and drums, and rentals of quality American band instruments plus European violins, violas and cellos for Prince William County folks.”

From the Prince William County newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Wide-ranging retailer carrying instruments, amps, DJ equipment, and lighting, plus repair services.

11051 Lee Hwy (Fairfax)

“Wide-ranging retailer carrying instruments, amps, DJ equipment, and lighting, plus repair services.”

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