One of the best things about the South is its number of antique shops, especially here in Alabama. There are several shops located throughout the Yellowhammer State that sell a variety of wonderful antiques. Listed below are seven of these shops, all of which are part of the Alabama Antique Trail. A visit to each of them is sure to give you a glimpse of the past.
Big Mill Co. Artisans & Antiques (Big Mill Antique Mall) is housed inside the former W. B. Davis Hosiery Mill and offers everything from antique furnishings to vintage housewares. You'll find a little bit of everything while shopping here. There's also a restaurant (Vintage 1889) located inside the building. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for more information.
Bama Flea Mall & Antique Center offers 57,000 sq ft and has 400 dealers. It's well known for selling a variety of unique and hard-to-find items. If you're looking for a certain item, you just might find it here. Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Click here for more information.
Copper Roof Antiques is a charming antique shop that offers thousands of carefully-selected items. Because inventory is updated regularly, you'll want to visit often. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for more information.
Jasper Pickers offers a variety of items, including antiques, clothing, furniture, jewelry, and so much more. You never know what you'll find while shopping here. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for more information.
Bank Street Art and Antiques is a 3-story shop that offers more than 12,000 sq ft. It sells a variety of vintage items and antiques, and it's also North Alabama's largest art and antique mall. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for more information.
Wetumpka Flea Market & Antiques offers 25,000 sq ft and has 114 dealers. It sells everything from fine antique furnishings to vintage Tupperware. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for more information.
Offering more than 40,000 sq ft, Firehouse Antiques & Collectibles is the largest antique mall in the Tennessee Valley. They sell a variety of antiques and one-of-a-kind items for any budget. Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Click here for more information.
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