The best book, hobby & craft shops in La Crosse

7 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 · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Dave's Drum Depot

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your kit needs a fresh snare that actually pops or cymbals that sing instead of clang, Dave's Drum Depot here in La Crosse has a…

1207 3rd St S

“Whether your kit needs a fresh snare that actually pops or cymbals that sing instead of clang, Dave's Drum Depot here in La Crosse has a lineup of DW, Tama, Sonor, Gretsch, Zildjian and Meinl to choose from... plus Nord and Korg keyboards when inspiration wanders. Treat yourself to an upgrade this week.”

From the La Crosse newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

& 102, 9348 WI-16 Stes 100 (Onalaska)

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

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SSE Music, Inc.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Family-owned supplier of musical instruments, sheet music, and stage lighting equipment, plus repair and rental services.

2609 George St

“Family-owned supplier of musical instruments, sheet music, and stage lighting equipment, plus repair and rental services.”

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Olive Juice Quilts, LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Shop featuring fabric, quilting supplies & sewing machines, plus classes & machine repairs.

1258 County Rd PH (Onalaska)

“Shop featuring fabric, quilting supplies & sewing machines, plus classes & machine repairs.”

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Instrument Repair La Crosse

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store specializing in used and vintage guitars, repairs, and setup.

1216 3rd St S

“Store specializing in used and vintage guitars, repairs, and setup.”

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Leithold Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-running family-owned music shop offering instruments, supplies, repairs, and lessons.

116 4th St S

“Long-running family-owned music shop offering instruments, supplies, repairs, and lessons.”

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Deaf Ear Record Exchange

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store, featuring new and used music in different formats, along with comics.

112 4th St S

“Store, featuring new and used music in different formats, along with comics.”

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