The Small Town Of Essex, Massachusetts Just Might Be The Unofficial Antiques Capital Of America

Hunting for antiques is a thrilling adventure for many people because you never know what you're going to find. If antiquing is your thing, head to Essex. This small town might just be the unofficial antique capital of Massachusetts and, perhaps, America as well. Ready for some shopping? Let's head to Essex!

Welcome to Essex, home to approximately 3,500 residents. It may come as a surprise, but antiquing is the name of the game in this small Massachusetts town.

Head down to the town's Main Street and you'll find several antique stores, all housed in historic buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. It's the perfect place to spend an afternoon searching for your next treasures.

Whether it's Mid-century modern, vintage, or antiques from around the world, you're sure to find something in one of the many shops in Essex.

(Pictured here is the interior of Howard's Flying Dragon Antique, a family-run store for four generations.)

A place like David Neligan Antiques is where you can find English and other European furnishings, home decor, art, and more. It also does appraisals as well if you're curious about the value of an antique you own.

At Perim Lang Antiques, you can find some of the more unusual antiques. If you're looking for something completely out of the norm, peruse the antique pieces here. It is housed inside the former Methodist Episcopal Church.

A.P.H. Waller & Sons is home to some of the best fine art and furnishings in town. Its collections span from the 17th through 20th centuries.

These are just a few of the incredible antique shops you'll find around the town of Essex. Are you ready to go antiquing?

(Pictured here is the interior of The Essex Exchange which sells upscale items from a variety of antique vendors.)

Have you ever been antiquing in the antique capital of Massachusetts? If so, did you find any treasures? Let us know in the comments. To learn more about this small town, head to the Visit Essex, Massachusetts website and follow its Facebook page.

While you're in Essex, take a break from antiquing and enjoy some of the best clam chowder in Massachusetts at Woodman's of Essex.