Even though Denham Springs is located in the shadows of Baton Rouge, it's home to fewer than 10,000 residents, putting it smack dab in the small town category. Next time you've got a free afternoon, head over to the antique village, a lovely little walkable strip of local shops and restaurants where you can shop till you drop while supporting local businesses. This antique village in Louisiana boasts over 25 different businesses, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to explore them all!

The Denham Springs Antique Village stretches from E. Railroad Avenue to Centerville Street and features dozens of local shops to explore.

Grab some friends and make some space in your trunk, because you'll be coming home with tons of new treasures!

There are several restaurants located on the strip, too.

Start your adventure off with a coffee and a pastry from Cafe Du Jour at The Whistle Stop.

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this cozy cafe will give you all the energy you need to enjoy your shopping adventure.

Check out the full menu. From omelets to chicken and sausage gumbo, they do it all.

After you've fueled up, time to hit the streets!

There's plenty of parking along the street, and you can easily walk through the entire village in less than an hour. Of course, you'll want to stop in many of the shops, so go ahead and give yourself the full afternoon to explore.

As you may have guessed by the name, the Antique Village boasts several antique shops.

Many of them are housed in antique buildings, like Theater Antiques which used to be an old movie theater.

From refurbished furniture to hodge-podge collectibles, each antique shop in the village offers something special.

You'll find it hard to walk away empty-handed, that's for sure.

There are plenty of other shops you'll want to check out, too. Bookstores, gift shops, and clothing boutiques all pepper the village.

Cavalier House Books is a charming independent bookstore with a wonderful selection of books, including an entire room for children's books.

For a full listing of all the shops along the Antique Village, visit the website. Also, the village often hosts unique events that bring the entire community out, so give them a follow on Facebook so you can stay up to date on when the next event is scheduled.