It’s not a village and they don’t just sell antiques but Antiques Village is one of my favorite places to search for treasures. It’s in Dayton and I’ve been going a couple of times a year for the last two years.
It appears to be an old grocery store in a strip mall and it’s packed with over 350 vendors selling antiques, crafts, reproduction items, books and all manner of other fun things.
You can absolutely get lost in a place like this.
If you’re a record collector like me, there are tons of records here. I’m actually ashamed to say how many albums I’ve bought here so we won’t dwell on this topic. . .
One large corner is devoted to books which are sold to benefit a local charity. There’s a vendor that specializes in vintage clothing, hats and bags. Their prices are a bit high but it’s a fun booth to browse. Plus there’s lots of furniture and a couple of booths with high end farmhouse decor that I always admire but that doesn’t fit my personal style.
And then there are the more traditional antique mall kind of booths where you find everything but the kitchen sink.
It’s Covid closed right now but when things open up, I’m thinking this will be a day trip. If I can time it right, maybe I can stop and see my pilot friend for a ride in one of his vintage biplanes. There’s a restaurant in downtown Dayton that can make a vegan version of almost every menu item so that will be a must as well.
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There are tons of vendor malls, junk shops, record stores, book shops, and antique stores that will be grateful for our business including many in my own area. Don’t forget to give them some business when you can!
What’s on your bucket list when this is all done?
I’m really looking forward to visiting state parks in Illinois and Wisconsin again. After moving to Northern Illinois from Colorado last year, I had been kind of down about the natural areas in this corner of the world. Covid has certainly taught me to appreciate being out, even if its just on my apartment balcony. So I look forward to exploring those areas with a new appreciation when it’s once again possible.
Oh my. I imagine the differences between those two states couldn’t be more distinct. Hopefully you will view your new surroundings through a more appreciative lens when this is all over. It’s funny because I find myself paying greater attention and appreciating the smallest things more now than ever. Even the appearance of a dandelion is something to cheer as I anxiously await spring!
My but do I ever love a giant antique mall.
I used to collect records. I had hundreds. I bought most of them at this used record store in Terre Haute. If you ever blow through town, do stop in. https://blog.jimgrey.net/2008/10/22/headstones/
Oh, I visited a record store in Terre Haute once but I don’t recall the name. There are two antique malls along the National Road in Indiana where one guy has booths that are packed with high quality albums. Seems like one was in a Terre Haute and the other Plainfield.
There’s a giant antique mall along the National Road in Springfield, Ohio. If you haven’t been, you really should check it out! There’s a fabulous sign just down the road that I always go admire… lol. I just realized how dorky that sounds!
I love signs, I get you!
Lol. It’s nice to be in good company!
I would love to have a place like that where I could find vintage photos from the 19th century. I’m looking forward to eating out again. I hope the restaurants I love all survive being “Covid closed” as you put it so aptly! I’m not much of a shopper, but I do want to get out hiking and do my research trip that got postponed.
Sounds like a great list! Where will your research take you this time?
And I’m very lucky to live in an area with several smaller antique malls as well as large ones less than two hours away.
I will be going to West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Iowa.
That’s quite a journey! What part of Ohio?
Your area.
Nice. Let me know if you have questions about the area or need recommendations. 🙂
Thanks 😊
Sounds like a good place to visit when the borders open again! Take Care!
It’s a terrific destination if you like this sort of thing. Go and enjoy!!