The best book, hobby & craft shops in Manassas

13 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 · 13 places · showing the latest additions first

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, August 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, August 5, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Pan Am Shopping Center, 3089A Nutley St (Fairfax)

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

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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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Hashtag Gaming Arena

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Large game retailer stocking card games, figurines and toys, plus a bar.

13320 Franklin Farm Rd Ste G (Herndon)

“Large game retailer stocking card games, figurines and toys, plus a bar.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

9543 Braddock Rd (Fairfax)

“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).

Plaza America, 11630 Plaza America Dr (Reston)

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

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Centreville Music Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Homegrown shop supplying musical instruments, rentals and repairs plus lessons from experienced instructors.

14215 D Centreville Square (Centreville)

“Homegrown shop supplying musical instruments, rentals and repairs plus lessons from experienced instructors.”

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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.”

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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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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2916 Chain Bridge Rd (Oakton)

“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).

Maple Avenue Shopping Center, 311 Maple Ave E (Vienna)

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

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