Local Hobby Stores
This page lists the hobby stores servicing the Greater DC Metro (the District of Columbia, and the surrounding counties of Virginia and Maryland) area that carry model rocket kits, motors and supplies. To be listed here, the store has to sell and stock model rockets and flying supplies.
Virginia
17 East Johnson Street
Staunton, VA 24401
Phone: (540) 885-5530
eMail: sales@thedragonshoard.com
Web site: http://www.thedragonshoard.com/
They sell Estes Rockets and flying supplies. In addition, they carry a large selection of Estes, Aerotech, Cesaroni and Loki hobby, mid and high powered rocket motors.
Leesburg Hobbies and Collectibles, Leesburg
9W Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (703) 779-8600
Web site: http://www.leesburghobbies.com/
A limited selection of Estes and Quest.
Pan Am Plaza
3089 Nutley Street
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: (703) 204-8400
Web site: http://www.microcenter.com/
Yep, a computer store! There is limited selection of Estes SL1, ARF and RTF rockets, basic supplies and motors. The store also has a large selection of Arduino, Raspberry PI and other microcontrollers and associated components and supplies. There is also a large selection of basic electronic connectors and tools.
Warrenton Hobby Shop, Warrenton
46 Main Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone: (540) 347-9212
Web site: https://www.warrentonhobby.com/ (under construction)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarrentonHobby
A limited selection of Model rockets and flying supplies from Estes and Custom Rockets can be found in the store.
Whistle Stop Toys and Hobbies, Alexandria
1719 Centre Plaza, Fairlington
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: (703) 549-4912
Web site: http://www.whistlestophobbies.com
We believe this to be the only hobby store inside of the Capital Area Beltway.
Formally on Royal Street in Alexandria, then on North Quaker Lane, the store is now around the corner in the Centre Plaza along the parking area adjacent to the CVS.
They carry a limited selection of Estes and Quest rockets, motors and flying supplies. The shop is small but manages to carry a very diverse collection of hobby items including trains and models and associated finishing supplies.
Maryland
Bel Air Plaza
519 Baltimore Pike
Bel Air, MD 21014
Web site: http://www.hobbyworks.com/
Hobby Works, Bel Air closed on March 19, 2018.
Laurel Shopping Center
354 Domer Avenue
Laurel, MD 20707
Phone: (301) 725-0383
Web site: http://www.hobbyworks.com
Estes, Quest, Custom Rockets and their associated flying supplies.
Hobby Works is a local hobby shop chain with two stores in Maryland.
Federal Plaza
12274-G Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 468-6330
Web site: http://www.hobbyworks.com
Estes, Quest, Custom Rockets and their associated flying supplies.
Hobby Works is a local hobby shop chain with two stores in Maryland.
Federal Plaza
1776E Jefferson Street #203
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 692-2130
Web site: http://www.microcenter.com/
Yep, a computer store! There is limited selection of Estes SL1, ARF and RTF rockets, basic supplies and motors. The store also has a large selection of Arduino, Raspberry PI and other microcontrollers and associated components and supplies. There is also a large selection of basic electronic connectors and tools.
