Posted in Iowa Attractions February 22, 2021 by Ben Jones

You’ll Find Hundreds Of Treasures At This 4-Level Antique Shop In Iowa

In Northeastern Iowa, you’ll find a massive store that’s a must-visit for antique lovers. The Turkey River Mall is in the heart of Elkader, Iowa, pop. 1,200. The shop is located in a community landmark building that used to hold a well-known hotel. The Turkey River Mall has an expansive selection of antiques, as well as some new merchandise and vintage items.

Every nook and cranny is filled with something interesting or unusual and you’ll find a few special items you won’t see in any other store. Here are some more reasons why you need to make plans to visit the Turkey River Mall.

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The Turkey River Mall is located in a building that once held the Bayless Hotel. It was built in 1897 by a Civil War veteran and for decades, it was the place to stay in Elkader.

Over the years the building held a pub, restaurant, floral and gift shop. The hotel closed in the 1970s and eventually a new owner purchased the building, renovated it and opened the mall.

The mall is huge. It has more than 70 vendors and 14,000 square feet of retail space, including the basement and three upper levels. Even the hallways are filled with antiques!

The mall has a big selection of items, including china that might match your grandmother's set.

You'll also find items that will appeal to sports fans and beer lovers and there are a lot of interesting vintage clothes

The mall has a few things you won't see in every antique store. It has a nice selection of fossils, like these prehistoric fish.

Rock and gem lovers will also find some colorful items of interest.

The Turkey River Mall is open daily. Allow plenty of time to explore this amazing place – some people spend hours going through all the vendors. Once you make it through this mall, here are 10 more amazing antique stores you should visit.

Address: 102 S Main St, Elkader, IA 52043, USA