The Enormous Crown Antique Mall in Indiana Will Bump Your Thrifting Game to 11

Antiquing is not just a hobby—for some of us, it's a way of life. However dusty, at times musty, usually a super fun way of life, some of us take our antiquing and thrifting very seriously. So seriously, in fact, it's not at all unheard of to go on thrift shop/antique mall road trips or make a whole day out of it. If you happen to be in this boat with me (us!), you're in great company; there are numerous antique shops in Indiana, but today, I'd like to highlight an amazing one that tends to unintentionally fly under the radar. Of all the places to go antiquing in Indiana, this one might be one of the best. Welcome to Crown Antique Mall in Crown Point, Indiana!

You can already tell from the outside that it's a massive place with seemingly endless aisles filled with seemingly endless treasures. And it really does! One of my favorite things in the whole world is to put in some earbuds, play some gentle piano music, and get lost in the halls and rooms of this magical place. It's the makings of a blissful afternoon of shopping, I promise!

Voted the region's #1 Antique Mall for six years in a row, shoppers will be delighted to find the vast selection of antiques, vintage items, collectibles, artisan-made pieces, and repurposed items. There are over 150 vendors under Crown Antique Mall's roof, so just imagine what you may find!

You know what they say about one man's trash being another's treasure, but Crown Antique Market really takes this to heart. And, dare I say it: there isn't a single shred of "trash" here. No trash, all treasure. No bad times, all good times. You get the idea.

One thing that sets Crown Antique Market apart from others is the sheer number of items you can thumb through, wander past, and stop to look at. It also has some fairly unusual booths for antique shops. Are you a fan of collecting old toy cars or maybe rare figurines? This is the place for you!

Are you a record collector always looking for the next big score? Yup, Crown's got that too. This is absolutely one of those places where one could get lost for hours and hours, aimlessly wandering the aisles and walkways, looking for the booth that resonates with us the most.

Even comic book collectors can find something delightful here. I really can't express enough how cool it is to me that Crown Antique Mall is both an old-school antique shop and a more modern, up-to-date version of the same. It's super cool and unique in a fun way. It's amazing what you'll find here.

Come on out to Crown Antique Mall for one of the best antiquing experiences you'll ever have in Indiana. And you'll be back for more—I promise! Visit the official Crown Antique Mall website for more information about this amazing antique shop, including how to become a vendor. You can also follow the Crown Antique Mall Facebook page for updates. Happy thrifting!

Do you have a favorite among all the amazing antique shops in Indiana? If you need more amazing things to do while here, check out some of the best flea markets in Indianapolis. Visiting Crown Point, Indiana, and need somewhere to stay? Make a reservation at Towneplace Suites By Marriott Crown Point conveniently located just a half mile from Crown Antique Mall.