Antique Shops • Flea & Street Markets
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- 2LoversatGloversJefferson City, MO9 contributionsWhere we live we don't have open air flea markets. We went in July and did enjoy it. Everyone working was very very nice and accommodating. Reasonable $2 to get in per person and they had a ton of food trucks with lots of food variety. Only thing we thought that was missing was antiques and more furniture items. BUT that has nothing to do with Wolff's, just was happenstance. Areas were clean. Overall was a great time!Written August 8, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NJ2492Medford671 contributionsThis has to be the absolute largest antique store I have ever been or or seen before. It’s many many ramps and stairways that leads to more rooms of antiques and finds. The old school is all still intact where you actually shop and walk on the old stage with the curtains still up and everything! I found a vintage jack o lantern card board cut out and my partner found old music sheets. It’s definitely a place that you could spend a few days to really explore the entire place and take it all in. It’s just up the road from
GalenaWritten August 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Terry WChicago, Illinois237 contributionsSo much to walk through and look at! It’s the biggest antique place we’ve ever experienced. Such variety! We had a wonderful time checking stuff out! It’s free but with attractions at the same location that have bigger admission fees. Plenty of parking!Written May 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- evansthecat51 contributionsWe are interested in all things railroad, and don't mind a stop to look at old things. So this seemed like a great opportunity to marry the two interests. We were traveling from Kentucky to Wisconsin and stopping everywhere we could that had an old railroad station.
This place is in wonderful shape and retains it's last century railroad vibe while housing a ton of very well kept antique booths. The staff (including Bandit the cat) were all welcoming and noninstrusive. After filling us in on the history of the building, they let us wander. We were there less than an hour, and still managed to find a couple of things we needed in our life.
Even if this place is out of the way for you, make the effort to find it.Written May 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - catchthis0905New Orleans, LA69 contributionsSuch a cool place to stop. I've had this antique mall / shop on my list for a while and I'm glad I had the chance to stop finally. The store is divided up in the four sections - main gym, the stage, upstairs and downstairs. The main gym floor and the stage are packed with different booths / vendors. The upstairs and downstairs are much more sparsely filled. If you're on a bit of a time crunch, I'd skip those two areas entirely to focus on the main level areas.
We had lunch at the Twistee Treat Diner, it was pretty good. No frills, quick service meals (we got the burger meal and a grilled chicken sandwich, and went back for dessert) at a decent price. We didn't make it over to the fudge shop, but it looked tasty from a distance.
The only downfall for me was that some of the vendors just stuff every item possible onto their shelves and it's impossible to really see what they have. Some people love having to dig to find hidden treasures, it's just not for me. There are plenty of booths that are more organized, though.Written September 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Barb KNaperville, IL44 contributionsThis was such an enjoyable place to visit! The store itself is decorated in unique ways (a hidden slide for one thing), and the booths were well designed. It was fun to look for treasures and just look at all the decorative items. The cashier was very friendly and helpful. It was a great way to spend a cold, rainy Saturday.Written April 1, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RDHBarnhart, MO850 contributionsFirst time we went, and it was a lot of fun. Well organized. Good variety of vendors with neat stuff, not junk!Written October 20, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jgbtravelsLouisville, KY3,762 contributionsThis place is the king of mid century finds. Truly a gem in Chicago. There’s a lot of cool stuff here, however, bargains are hard to come by. Still it’s a great place to browse and marvel at these finds. Staff is friendly and it’s well maintained compared to other antique malls we have been to. It’s metered street parking on Broadway and close in on the side streets. On the plus side you are less than a block away from Ann Sather’s on Granville. Think cinnamon rolls to die for.Written May 25, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Scenic000899612424 contributionsI have been visiting here since they opened. Always fix something I want. Large selection of everything. The staff is always friendly and willing to help you😊Written November 7, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robert WPark Ridge, IL3,121 contributionsThis historic building on Main Street (at Seminary Street) has the first two floor filled with antiques. It is generally a fairly neat, tidy place as an antique store. Some parts have narrow aisles, but one can get around easily. There are usually several people around that you can ask for help. (Don't come at ten minutes before closing. Many workers will have already gone home and the few left need to leave to go back to their families. This is a big place and you will need an hour or two if you want to view all the antiques.)
Most of the third floor is filled with History of Galesburg exhibits. Sadly, many exhibits are about the big businesses that no longer are in Galesburg.Written February 1, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Taylor BChicago, IL8,761 contributionsMy sister loves to travel throughout the Midwest to browse through flea markets and purchase items that she sells in her own yard sales or in her stall at Three Sisters Antique Mall in Blue Island. Located at 13042 South Western Avenue, in a 1915 landmark building that once was occupied by F.W. Woolworth's, it has been named the best antique mall in Chicago's south suburbs for 20 years in a row. Open from 11 to 5 daily, it opened for business in 1996 and features over 60 dealers and 72 booths covering two floors and 14,000 square feet. If you can't find it here, it ain't worth buying. My wife and I, who grew up in Blue Island when Woolworth's was still in business, still make monthly visits to our old hometown and always make a point of stopping at Three Sisters. On our last visit, we purchased a lovely porcelain container of French origin. It's fun just to browse the booths to see if anything strikes your fancy...vintage clothing, jewelry, furniture, collectibles, books, magazines, records, albums, glass ware, kitchen ware, dining ware, paintings, sculpture, stained glass, pots, pans, bowls, plates, saucers, even Christmas ornaments. You always want to be the person who buys an obscure object for $10 at an antique mall, then shows up at Antiques Road Show on TV and discovers the item is worth $100,000.Written May 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Phyllis-JolietBurr Ridge, IL11 contributionsWell worth the trip! Organized and easy to navigate. Antiques from many eras. The only bad thiing was I ran out of steam with a couple of rows left.Written December 11, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John SAltoona, PA275 contributionsWe were passing through the area and enjoy antique shopping. Finding an antique mall is always a bonus and this place turns out to be a decent place. Lots of dealer booths. Didn’t find anything we wanted, but the place was definitely bigger than I expected. Worth a visit if you are in the area.Written July 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CharlieV2011Chicago, IL1,630 contributionsI visited on a weekday morning and was pleasantly surprised on how much bigger it is than what it looks like from the outside! The staff were friendly and welcoming. There is such a huge variety of antiques here from records, beer signs, coins and currency, holiday decorations, toys, steins, telephones, pictures, postcards, dishes, the list goes on. I even found a glass of a beer that is no longer sold in the USA that brought back memories from my parents long ago. Glad I stopped in!Written January 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Niki1 contributionWe love this place! Every time you’re there you’ll see something new. And it is more than just antiques, which we enjoy as a family! Every time we walk in everyone walks out with something new and exciting. Keep doing what you’re doing, we love it!Written May 31, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
