Hobbies and Activities

Welcome to Tower Hobbies Hobbies and Activities, where you will find everything fun and educational to enjoy your hobby. Explorer's can check out Celestron telescopes/microscopes and Garret metal detectors to reach beyond and find something new. For those who like adventure, check out the fast paced excitement of AFX slot car racing or build and fly an Estes model rocket into the sky! For a little more challenging hobby, look no further than our wooden model kits, everything from Latina Models wooden model ships to Dumas airplane kits. And for those who likes to tinker, check out Tamiya science kits and Pinewood Derby for the boy scouts! No matter what your hobby, enjoy and have fun. Tower Hobbies is here to help you explore, create and build.

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AMT 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for the avid puzzler, modeler, car enthusiast or just want to add some challenge to family gatherings AMT puzzles have got you covered!

It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky

Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 130 Reflector

StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials.

Everything you need to conduct your very own “STEM experiment”!

Estes Beginner Rocket Science Starter Set

Includes an easy to assemble rocket with all pre-colored parts, launch equipment, two different engines, four starters, four starter plugs, twelve squares of recovery wadding and one Mini AltiTrak Altitude Tracker!

Raytech TV-5 Rock Polisher Starter Kit

A Must For Any Beginner

The kit comes complete and ready to operate with a motorized base, two bowls, clear lid, two rubber nuts, and all the grits necessary for accomplishing the grinding step through the final polish step of most gemstones.

Slot Cars

Offering realistic detail, slot car tracks can be set up to fit a challenging course into almost any indoor space.

Model Rockets

Model rocketry is a popular hobby that combines science, engineering, and fun. It is a great way for children and adults to learn about aerodynamics, propulsion, and rocket design.

Metal Detectors

Metal detecting is a great hobby, especially if you live near or have access to a open area. Join in on this fun hobby with family and friends.

Model Trains

Tower Hobbies has many options and train models to help you get started to achieve your own train model layout.

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Slot Cars Set & Accessories

Miniature electric-powered slot cars are an exciting way for all ages to race. Slot car tracks can be set up to fit a challenging course into almost any indoor space. If you can squeeze a controller trigger, you have the skills to start driving!

Metal Detectors & Accessories

Metal detecting is a great hobby, especially if you live near or have access to a open area where people once were. Some metal detectorists are in the hobby to find gold, others are in it to find artifacts, and the newbies are usually just in it to find anything hidden gem.

Model Rockets

Simple starter model rocket kits — highly recommended for newcomers to the hobby — often can be ready to launch as quickly as 30 minutes after you buy them. Model rocketry has also developed into a sport which allows hobbyists to compete with each other in spot landing contests and design events.