We're the ones who time travel through things. We're the one who add discoveries to our wanderlust wishlist. I'm sure that Flea Market Style and Martha would be so proud of me-- the way I've scoured most every shop in Michigan with a sign that says "Antiques". Unfortunately, some of these shops must have mistakenly picked the "Antiques" sign over one that reads, "Lots of Crap"! But amidst the several dusty and dingy shops lie a few rays of Antiquing hope! 1. Bay City Antique Market Bay City MI. In Mid-Michigan, this is hands-down the best antique mall! Wear comfy shoes, when you go, though-- the store is an entire block of rennovated buildings (3 stories!!) 2. Tried and True Antique Mall St. Louis Right off of 127, this Antique Mall is the quintessential wacky Junk store. Mixed with legitimate antiques, this is the place for vintage odditities. Bizarre statues and busts, silly books and teacups mingle with antique furniture and odds and ends. You might find the finishing pieces to your collection or you might just find something so random you can't live without! 3. House on the Hill Treasures US-127 S. This old boarding house 1/2 way mark is now a renovated Antique market. Packed to the brim with anything vintage or retro, you're sure to find a treasure here! As a note, the rocking chairs upstairs often start rocking on their own. 4. BlueDoor Antiques Grand Rapids The Blue Door is not too big, not too small; its just right. With a mix of architectural salvage, repurposed lovelies, and traditional junk store style booths, the Bloor Door meets everyone from Joanna Gaines wannabees to hipster doofuses. 5. Hog Creek Antique Mall Allen With one of the weirdest "old souvenirs from places you've never been" collections, the Hog Creek Antique Mall in Allen is an easy drive down to Shipshewana or back home. You will find a salt and pepper shaker that matches your secret collection! 6. Main Street Antique Mall Ishpeming In the most Yooper of Yooper towns (in my opinion... I mean, they actually have da accent, eh?), hides a clean and full antiquing experience. For the most part, the store's booths are organized and themed, making shopping more peaceful. 7. The Rust Belt Market Ferndale More of a set of independent and artsy shoppes, the Rust Belt Market in Detroit Metro is a happening place! Greatest part of this market? FOOD!! There are several bistros, cafe's, and, of course, in true hipster fashion, food trucks. 8. The Mega Mall Lansing Now, the Mega Mall of Lansing area is not where you go if you are a dyed-in-the-wool antique collector. This is a dusty hod-podge with the odd special find thrown in. Its a full-day experience, so don't expect to be adding it to an already full day. 9.The Treasure Mart Ann Arbor Aptly named, The Treasure Mart is a glorified junk shop. The separation, though, comes in the cleanlines~ for the most part, its dust free. Plus, you're bound to find something worth remembering. 10. Boomerang Retro & Relics Marquette MI
Closing early to host swing dancing weekly, this is the only (that I know of) Retro-Chic Boutique in the Upper Penninsula has an always changing and freshly quirky assemblage of mid century oddities and rock-abilly dreams. With no shortage of retro bowling shirts, Boomerang will keep you coming back. (See what I did there?) Comments are closed.
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