Finding hidden treasure in the Palmetto State has never been more engaging – or satisfying – than at the Old Mill Antique Mall located just over the Congaree River from Columbia in West Columbia. It’s here that you’ll find more than 75 vendors under one roof in the historic old mill warehouse in the historic River District in WC. Prepare to roll up your sleeves and spend the better part of the day because, if you’re a serious treasure hunter, you won’t be able to tear yourself away until you’ve uncovered every item in every booth.
Step right up to Old Mill Antique Mall in the big, dark red warehouse that's unmistakable for its sheer size and attractive exterior.
It's been open for 34 years and counting and is filled with vendors that spend the better part of the week scouring the region for collectibles of all kinds.
It's an ideal business model really. While the booth's owner is out looking for new items to salvage from auctions, flea markets, garage sales, estate sales, and more, their items are still available for sale and attended to by the friendly staff of Old Mill Antique Mall.
And you'll find everything under the sun under this one roof. From large furniture finds, to small items, and eclectic items (like this exotic mannequin and her two white tigers), if you search long enough, you're sure to find things you simply can't live without.
Books! What about books? If you're a collector of words and stories, then you'll find more than one vendor booth at Old Mill Antique Mall that deals only in used books that won't break your bank when you take home an armload of new reads.
Seasonal items? Yes, you're sure to find those, too! In fact, there are booths that specialize in seasonal things! There are so many booths and things to peruse on the two floors of this enormous antique mall that many people end up staying the better part of the day.
In fact, visitors love Old Mill Antique Mall so much, it may be the first business in history where customers mention in their 5-star reviews that the giant old building doesn't have air conditioning — and they didn't even care!
You can get there from downtown Columbia by crossing over the Gervais Street bridge and turning left on State Street or by crossing the Blossom Street Bridge and turning right on State Street. Plenty of parking is available in the parking lot and overflow (free) parking is available on the street.
Old Mill Antique Mall is open seven days a week: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Learn more from the official website, or give them a call at (803) 796-4229.
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