The best book, hobby & craft shops in Lake Geneva

Comics & graphic novels are the focus of this retailer with frequent in-store events.

2831 E Washington Ave (Madison)

Cozy downtown shop for new and used books, plus toys and gifts.

120 S Carroll St (Madison)

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

E Towne Way #1 (Madison)

Indie bookstore for new and used editions (many with staff recommendations), plus cards and stickers.

2717 Atwood Ave (Madison)

This week, Pearl Street Music is the local fix for instruments, one-on-one lessons for all ages, quick repairs, and recording sessions. If…

3421 Pearl St (McHenry)

Thirst Books is Milwaukee’s romance bookstore, fluent in every trope from romantasy and small towns & cowboys to LGBTQIA+ favorites and…

5209 W North Ave (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Spruce Tree Music & Repair has been Madison’s go-to since 1980 for new, used and vintage stringed instruments like guitars, mandolins,…

851 E Johnson St (Madison)

Whether your instrument needs a quick fix, your kid wants to try something new, or you’re finally committing to lessons, Family Music…

5020 W Oklahoma Ave (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Beads, jewelry, watches, and jewelry-making services as well as vintage bead necklaces.

The World on a String, 710 N Milwaukee St (Milwaukee)

Clean shop stocking a variety of vinyl records and CDs as well as cassettes. Also sells coffee.

2023 Atwood Ave (Madison)

Familiar, long-running store featuring new instruments and rentals to buy or lease, and quality repairs and maintenance.

3379 South 13th Street (Milwaukee)

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

4279 Lien Rd (Madison)

Familiar music store featuring new and used guitars, amps and drums.

10220 W Greenfield Ave (Milwaukee)

Friendly shop offering a mix of new, used and vintage guitars and amps.

820 E Locust St (Milwaukee)

Independent record store buying, selling & trading new & pre-owned music (LPs, CDs).

1669 N Farwell Ave (Milwaukee)

Amp, guitar, bass guitar and amp store, with a repair service.

1804 Wright St (Madison)

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

Point Loomis Center, 3545 S 27th St (Milwaukee)

Cute shop known for a wide selection of greeting cards and gift-wrap, along with art supplies.

191 N Broadway (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Aug 7

Friendly folks perform tuneups, fretboard maintenance and stringing on guitars (electric, acoustic) and other instruments (amps, drums,…

2358 S Kinnickinnic Ave (Milwaukee)

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

East Prairie Commons, 4271 Lien Rd (Madison)