Who doesn’t love a great bargain? Fortunately, here in Alabama, there are several shopping destinations where you’ll find great bargains, including thrift stores. To experience the best thrift stores in Alabama, you’ll want to take the Bargain Hunters Road Trip that’s mapped out below. It begins in Scottsboro and ends in Fairhope, but you may begin anywhere you wish. Because this Alabama road trip is less than 500 miles (one way), it can easily be taken in a single weekend.

Let’s get started:

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For complete driving directions, take a look at our customizable Google Maps link. Seeing as how this road trip is over eight hours of driving, it's best to break it up over the course of two or three days. Consider staying at a hotel or a vacation rental between the legs of this bargain-hunting journey!

1. Unclaimed Baggage Center - Scottsboro

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Unclaimed Baggage, 509 W Willow St, Scottsboro, AL 35768, USA
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The Unclaimed Baggage Center is America's only store that buys and sells unclaimed baggage from airlines and resells it to the public. This popular tourist attraction has everything you can possibly think of, and it's considered Alabama's ultimate thrift store. It seems like one of the best resale shops in Alabama to me! You can visit the Unclaimed Baggage Center at 509 W Willow St., Scottsboro, AL 35768.

2. Asbury Community Thrift Store - Madison

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Asbury Thrift Store, 295 Portal Ln, Madison, AL 35758, USA
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Have you ever stopped in Madison, Alabama, and searched for "thrift stores near me?" Well, there's a great one you have to visit in town! The Asbury Community Thrift Store provides gently used and reasonably priced merchandise to a community in need. A few of the goods sold at this wonderful thrift store include clothing, books, furniture, toys, etc. You can visit the Asbury Thrift Store at 295 Portal Ln., Madison, AL 35758.

3. The Saving Way - Huntsville

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1810 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
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The Saving Way is a thrift store that offers a variety of new and used merchandise such as furniture, clothing, jewelry, home goods, and more. It has something for everyone. You can visit The Saving Way at 1810 University Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL 35801.

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4. The Foundry Superthrift Outlet - Fairfield

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Foundry Kitchen and Tavern, 1 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482, USA
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The Foundry Superthrift Outlet offers more than 30,000 square feet of thrifting space. Within this space you'll find a variety of items such as musical instruments, furniture, home decor, toys, etc. You can visit The Foundry Superthrift Outlet at 6550 Aaron Aronov Dr., Fairfield, AL 35064.

5. Lovelady Thrift - Irondale

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Lovelady Thrift Store, 7720 Ludington Ln, Irondale, AL 35210, USA
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Lovelady Thrift is located inside a former Circuit City and is nearly 37,000 square feet in size. From clothing and home goods to books and small appliances, you never know what you'll find while shopping at this thrift store. Read more about Lovelady Thrift. You can visit Lovelady Thrift at 7720 Ludington Ln., Irondale, AL 35210.

6. Children's Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store - Eclectic

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Children's Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store, 8842 Kowaliga Rd, Eclectic, AL 36024, USA
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The purpose of Children's Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store, which is located on Lake Martin, is to serve sick children and their families. A few of the items sold here include home goods, furniture, clothing, valuables, and jewelry. You can visit Children's Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store at 8842 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024.

7. Emmy's Thrift Shop - Fairhope

Emmy's Thrift Shop, 564 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
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Emmy's Thrift Shop, 564 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
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Emmy's Thrift Shop helps support social service programs by selling a variety of goods, including gently used clothing, electronics, jewelry, and home decor. This thrift shop is an absolute must-visit whenever you're in the Fairhope area. You can visit Emmy's Thrift Shop at 564 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 36532.

What do you think of this road trip to some of the best thrift stores in Alabama? Do you have a favorite thrift store in the state? If so, please share it with us in the comments.

Before you hit the road on this or any other road trip in Alabama, check out our Ultimate Road Trip Packing List, and don’t forget the snacks!

 

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