This Massive Antique Mall In North Carolina Has Its Very Own Restaurants And Beer Garden

When seeking ideas for weekend fun, how about a thrifting and food adventure in North Carolina? Mooresville is only about a half hour from Charlotte, offering a delightful excursion of delicious eats and inspiring decorating ideas. Let's check out Main St. Antiques & Design Gallery — a massive antique mall with restaurants and a beer garden all tucked inside the extraordinary Merino Mill.

This vast and impressive space was once the original Moor Turkish Towel Company Mill located in Mooresville, NC.

Now the exciting event venue and shopping hub is known as the Merino Mill.

Home to community events, unique shops, and restaurants, you'll also find the largest antique mall in the Carolinas: Main St. Antiques & Design Gallery.

The 160,000 square-foot-store offers more than 500 vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, art, clothing, jewelry, and collectibles.

Unique details of the old textile mill add richness to the inventory against a backdrop of wooden ceiling beams, rustic brick, and large windows.

Have you played with one of these games or collectible toys?

We enjoy the memories the eclectic inventory brings.

This big green dinosaur would look great in a child's room.

When you're belly starts growling, head to The Barcelona Burger & Beer Garden. From the All American to the Famous Veggie burgers, delicious sandwiches, chicken, salads, and sides, something will call your name.

Sit outside in the garden surrounded by pretty plants and flowers during this thrifting and food adventure in North Carolina.

Or try a fresh slice from Aliño Pizzeria whose staff imports authentic ingredients, hand-crafts delicious pizzas, and cooks them in a wood-fired oven.

The scrumptious pies make it to your plate in 90 seconds!

For this fun-filled thrifting and food adventure in North Carolina, visit the Merino Mill website. Add to the exciting day by petting some wild animals at the nearby Lazy 5 Ranch. If you're traveling through, reserve a place to stay. The Queen City offers enjoyment for another day in North Carolina.