Model airplanes, toy trains, collecting everything and anything–no matter what your hobby is, you’re sure to find some gear at one of these Long Island hobby stores, picked by voters.
Long Islanders Voted Willis Hobbies in Mineola the Best Hobby Store on Long Island!
Willis Hobbies
300 Willis Ave.
Mineola
516-746-3944
www.willishobbies.com
This place is a child’s dream come true. Celebrating 60 years in business, Willis Hobbies is having quite the year now that they were named a Best Hobby Store winner and recently expanded to a new, larger location where they now have three floors for all forms of hobbyists. You name it, they’ve got it. Slot cars, radio controlled cars, trucks, boats and aircraft—both gas and electric. Model trains of all scales. Model kits, toys, puzzles, games and collectibles. A science department for stargazers and budding archeologists. They’ve even got a party room with a slot car track and model train set!
2nd Place – Trainland, 293 Sunrise Hwy., Lynbrook. 516-599-7080. www.trainworld.com
If trains are your hobby, Trainland is the place for you. They are the best source on Long Island for beginners and experienced Model Railroaders. They have all types of model trains that you can purchase in the store or online through their website.
3rd Place – 3 Guys Hobbies, 10 Lawrence Ave., Smithtown. 631-265-8303.
3 Guy’s Hobbies is a small company privately owned and operated in Smithtown. If you have different kinds of hobbies and are in search of the perfect store to get lost in, this is it!
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