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Antique Mall of America - Las Vegas, Nevada

What to Expect Shopping at Antique Mall of America in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Antiques-Related Shows and Events Calendar

A calendar of antiques-related shows and events where collectors can shop, learn, and admire a variety of antiques and collectibles.

Charleston Antique Mall - Las Vegas, Nevada

Charleston Antique Mall in Las Vegas offers a fun shopping experience for those interested in varied collectibles, including Vegas memorabilia, vintage clothing, and tiki room.

City Wide Garage Sale - Austin, Texas

For decades now shoppers interested in antiques and vintage items have enjoyed City Wide Garage Sale in Austin, Texas. See what you can expect to find from month to month at this legendary indoor flea market.

Five Good Reasons to Attend an Antique Show

If you can't think of a good reason to attend an antique show other spending beyond your budget, then you've forgotten about all the things you can learn and enjoy beyond simply shopping at these venues.

Great Antiques Malls

Even in a search-engine world, the thrill of a live-action chase remains paramount for collectors. Here's a roundup of antiques centers around...

Liberace Museum - Las Vegas, Nevada

A look at some of the antiques and collectibles located in the Liberace Museum.

A Visit to the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park, Florida holds many decorative arts treasures, including a vast collection of pieces crafted by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Nelson & Nelson Antiques - New York, NY

Nelson & Nelson, New York-based decorative arts dealers for some 30 years, have recently relocated to the renovated Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. This news item describes the new store of Nelson & Nelson.

Not Just Antiques Mart - Las Vegas, Nevada

Not Just Antiques Mart in Las Vegas, Nevada offers a wide array of antiques and collectibles in an unconventional setting.

Round Top Antiques Fair - Round Top, Texas

Everyone loves a good flea market, right? And when it goes on for miles and miles, what could be better? If this sounds like your idea of heaven, take this photo tour of the big Round Top and Warrenton antiques shows and flea market.

Seattle Underground Tour - Seattle, Washington

A photo tour of Seattle's underground downtown from the perspective of an antiques lover, who also likes history, ghost stories and Victorian architecture.

West Palm Beach Antiques Festival - West Palm Beach, Florida

A visit to the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival including photos of interesting items spotted at the show.

Winchester Mystery House - San Jose, California

I enjoyed my visit to the Winchester Mystery House so much, I thought it would be fun to share with my users. If you're intrigued by amazing architecture or ghostly tales, don't miss this feature.

Allegan Antiques Market - Michigan

Four hundred vendors converge on the fairgrounds 25 miles south of Grand Rapids the last Sunday of each month, April through September, for this antiques market. Check the Web site for specific show dates and more information.

Ant Street Inn - Texas

This charming bed and breakfast is located in Brenham, Texas, half way between Houston and Austin. It's the perfect overnight stop for Round Top Antiques Fair shoppers. Located in a restored period hotel and filled with authentic Victorian furnishings, this is a delightful place to spend a weekend or a week.

Canton First Monday Trade Days - Texas

Touted as the world's oldest and larges flea market, you'll find a little bit of everything here including antiques and collectibles. Held the first Monday and the weekend preceeding every month of the year.

Arkansas Shopping

This listing of shopping destinations in Arkasas, provided by the Arkansas Deparment of Parks & Tourism, offers many antique shops and flea markets.

Austin Antique Mall - Texas

Information and directions to the largest antique mall in the Austin, Texas area.

Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show - Massachusetts

With more than 5,000 dealers three times each year, this is a prime destination for antiquers. If you'd like to make the pilgrimage to Brimfield, Mass., check out their Web site for upcoming dates and admission information.

Connecticut Antique Shops

Check this list of Connecticut antiquing destinations before planning a trip to the area.

Gypsy Caravan - Missouri

Held every year on Memorial Day in downtown St. Louis with hundreds of vendors displaying their wares.

Heart of Country Antiques Show - Tennessee

The Heart of Country Antiques Show is held twice yearly in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The show features over 200 select antique dealers.

Kane County Flea Market - Illinois

This great market in St. Charles, Illinois is in easy driving distance from Chicago. Open year-round the first Sunday and preceding Saturday afternoon of each month. They even have "all-nighter" flea markets occasionally. Visit the Web site for exact show dates.

Lakewood Antiques Market - Georgia

This Atlanta, Georgia antiques market is held year-round on the second weekend of every month. Check the site for exact dates and reasonable admission costs.

Long Beach Antique & Collectible Market - California

This outdoor flea market, held monthly in Long Beach, California, includes over 800 dealers.

National Heisey Glass Museum - Ohio

Glassware lovers visiting Ohio won't want to miss this stop. Visit the site for hours and travel information along with more information about the museum.

New England Antiquing

Everything to see and do related to antiques in New England. Also includes B & B listings, show information and more.

New York City Flea Markets

Several flea markets listed here with antiques and other wares.

Ohio Ceramic Center

Traveling to Ohio? Don't miss this museum dedicated to the region's potters.

Ontario Auctions - Canada

All about auctions in Ontario, Canada including finding an auctioneer in the area.

Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market - California

This famous California flea market is held year-round on the second Sunday of each month. Check the site for cost and admission fees, and have fun!

Renninger's - Pennsylvania

Renninger's regularly holds two Pennsylvania shows in addition to their shows in Florida. Whether you visit Adamstown or Kutztown, you're sure to find oodles of treasures. For exact show dates and more information check the Renninger's site.

Renninger's Twin Markets - Florida

With a flea market open every weekend and an antique center for special events, this Orlando area complex offers something for every collector. Weekly flea market admission is free. Check the site for special event dates and fees.

Rhinebeck Antiques Fair - New York

Held at the fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York on Memorial Day, Columbus Day and and the fourth Saturday in July with 200 exhibitors.

Sandwich Antiques Market - Illinois

Just 60 miles west of Chicago, this antiques market is open one Sunday each month, April through October. Visit the Web site for exact dates and admission prices.

Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market - Ohio

This popular show is held the third weekend of every month. Special "extravaganzas" are held the second weekend of July and the third weekends of May and September, all at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ohio.

Todd's Farm Flea Market and Antiques - Massachusetts

Located in Rowley, 33 miles north of Boston, this market is open on Sundays April through November. Free parking and admission for this event.

Where do you shop for antiques? - Best antique malls, shops and flea markets...

So where do you enjoy shopping for antiques in your neck of the woods? Take a look at these user submitted suggestions for finding antiques &...

Remembering Louis Comfort Tiffany's Laurelton Hall

Gone since the 1950s but certainly not forgotten by fans of Louis Comfort Tiffany's decorative arts, this feature highlights the former grandeur of his home Laurelton Hall.

Louis Comfort Tiffany's Laurelton Hall

While Louis Comfort Tiffany's home burned in 1957, you can still view some of the objects salvaged from the remains with this pictorial walk through the Morse Museum of American Art.

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