Here's The Perfect Weekend Itinerary If You Love Exploring Georgia's Best Antique Stores
By Marisa Roman|Published June 13, 2017
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
Are you an avid antique shopper? Do you love the thrill of the hunt and the excitement of the find? Even if you aren’t a professional antique hunter but still love to seek out the most perfect, uniquely crafted pieces for your home then boy, do we have a weekend trip for you. Georgia is flush with incredible antique shops that we draw in people from all over the world just to purchase a few one-of-a-kind items. This whole trip takes under 5 hours and even features an incredible overnight stay at a hidden gem bed and breakfast. You can find the entire itinerary for the trip here.
You can't have an antiques road trip without including the largest antique mall in the world. Ian Henderson's Antique Mall features over 100,000-square feet of antiques. Ultimately, this spot is the perfect place to kick off your weekend.
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2. Vintage Revival Antiques - 601 S Madison Ave #100, Monroe, GA 30655
Vintage Revival Antiques is one of the newer kids on the block, but that doesn't mean they aren't filled with carefully curated antiques. With an eclectic mix of repurposed and vintage goods, this is one antique shop you won't want to miss.
The place you want to be for all your furniture, collectible, and antique needs! Planters Walk has been around for many decades, serving the community with some of the most treasured finds for their homes.
4. Big Peach Antiques Mall - 119 Peachtree Pkwy, Byron, GA 31008
At over 33,000-squate feet of vintage, repurposed and revived antiques, Big Peach is the place to go to find those one-of-a-kind pieces. With over 200 dealers, you can easily spend hours wandering around the booths looking for the next great find.
Are you exhausted from all that antiquing? Then we have the perfect overnight stay for the occasion. The Burke Mansion is a quaint and charming B&B where you can comfortably rest your head for the evening.
And in the morning, wake up for one of their famous complimentary breakfasts, fit for a queen. Make sure you eat your fill, because there is much more antique hunting to finish today!
6. Greensboro Antique Mall - 101 S Main St, Greensboro, Georgia
The next stop on this antique trip is the Greensboro Antique Mall. As the largest antique store in the Lake Oconee region, the chances of you going home empty-handed are slim to none. They are open 7 days a week, too!
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7. Madison Markets - 144 Academy St, Madison, GA 30650
What happens when you renovate cotton warehouses in the heart of historic Madison? Madison Markets, of course! With over 75 dealers and 20,000-square feet, the antiques and collectibles you'll find in this space are truly extraordinary.
8. Junk in the Trunk - 590 Olympic Dr, Athens, Georgia
Imagine being able to peruse over 10,000-square feet of pure antique wonderment. Junk in the Trunk Athens has an incredible selection of antique finds and hidden treasures that will knock your antique-loving socks off.
