With COVID-19 taking us hostage at our homes, hobbies have gained even bigger significance in our lives. Whether you need a pastime to keep you busy while you stay home or you have decided to take up a new hobby to make the best of your life, make sure you check out the best hobby shops in Washington, DC.
Labyrinth Games & Puzzles
Address: 645 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington, DC 20003
Photo: (202) 544-1059
Website: https://www.labyrinthdc.com/
Hours: 10 am to 7 pm (Saturday and Sunday), 11 am to 10 pm (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday), 11 am to 8 pm (Wednesday), closed on Monday
Labyrinth Games & Puzzles, located in DC’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, has an experience of more than a decade and is a wonderful source for non-electronic, specialty games, puzzles, and mazes for customers of all ages. The family-friendly business also features a number of hands-on activities and games for visitors. You can find anything from jigsaw and other puzzles to kites and fidgets to games of every kind, including family games, kids’ games, roleplaying games, word games, party games, board & card games, living card games (LCG), and more.
Labyrinth has an excellent customer service, and its helpful employees happily assist you to find what you are looking for, thanks to their great knowledge in the field. You can also place your orders online or by phone. Either pickup or shipping anywhere in the US is available.
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Blick Art Materials
Address: 1250 I Street NW Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 898-0555
Website: https://www.dickblick.com/stores/district-of-columbia/washington/
Hours: 10 am to 6 pm (Monday – Saturday), 12 pm to 5 pm (Sunday)
With over 65 locations across the country and an experience of more than a century, the family-owned business takes pride in being the oldest and largest provider of art supplies in the US. It offers an extremely wide range of products for everyone, whether they are a professional artist, architect, student or a little child just starting to scribble.
Their quality art materials include canvas & surfaces, every kind of paint & mediums (acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache, tempera, spray paint, craft, sumi, etc.), drawing & illustration items, paper, pads & boards, brushes and painting tools, easels & art studio furniture, ceramics & sculpture, and more. The store is easily accessible by Metro. Curbside pickup is available.
The Point of It All
Address: 5232 44th Street, NW, Suite 1 Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 966-9898
Website: https://thepointofitallonline.com/
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm (Tuesday – Saturday), closed on Sunday and Monday
The Point of It All is the perfect store for needlepoint enthusiasts and has been serving Washington, DC and the region for more than 50 years. The business specializes in high quality needlepoint canvases, diverse fibers, and expert finishing. They offer a variety of hand-painted canvases by needlepoint artists.
You can request a custom canvas to be made by their house artist or ask them to order a specific canvas you are looking for. You can also place orders online. Upon your request, they can turn stitched canvases into pillows, memorable ornaments, or stockings. In addition, The Point of It All offers one-on-one needlepoint classes for both children and adults of all skill levels.
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Capitol Coin
Address: 1616 H Street NW Suite B-1 Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: (202) 296-0400
Website: https://capitolcoin.com/
Hours: 10 am to 5 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday), closed on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Likening itself to “a museum where everything you see is for sale,” Capitol Coin & Stamp Company features a great selection of political memorabilia and precious metals, including Reagan, Kennedy and Clinton memorabilia, as well as Double Eagles, autographs, gold pieces and uncut sheets of paper currency. They no longer buy or sell stamps, but purchasing or selling gold, silver, platinum, valuable coins, paper money and political items is available.
You may visit Capital Coin just for a fun museum-like experience, but it is likely that you will end up buying a White House Christmas ornament, a Bush-Quayle campaign button or a Marine One candy jar.