Shop 'Til You Drop At College Mart, One Of The Largest Flea Markets In Connecticut
Marie Magoch
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Ready to look for your next treasure? You don’t need a shovel and a map to find some of the best hidden gems in Connecticut as you get out and enjoy a little bargain hunting with the family. You’ll find exactly what you’re looking for and maybe even surprise yourself with more than you expected when you visit College Mart Flea Market in Jewett City, New England’s largest flea market.
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If you love all things ancient, you absolutely must check out some (or all) of these splendid antique stores in Connecticut:
- Collinsville Antiques Company in New Hartford is sure to knock your socks off. With over 20,000 square feet of a variety of antiques to browse, this spot may become your new favorite.
- PAST Antiques Marketplace is a blast to explore as there are tons of different vendors all with different types of wares to discover, and as an added bonus there are nearby attractions that the kids will love.
- At the Housatonic Trading Co. in Bantam, you get a two-for-one. All of the incredible antiques are also housed inside an antique building from the 1800s.
What are some of the best farmer's markets in Connecticut?
For those who love to eat locally, try shopping for the ingredients for your next feast at a farmers market in Connecticut, such as:
- Collinsville Farmers Market in Collinsville has over a dozen vendors on top of yoga classes and live music.
- Ellington Farmers Market in Ellington has around 35 vendors of fruits, veggies, and all types of homemade treats.
- Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market in Litchfield is not only a great spot to eat locally, but it also puts a focus on creating and strengthening community, so keep an eye out for new friends!
Are there any weird museums in Connecticut?
Curious minds love a good museum day, and there is no shortage of museums dedicated to all things odd and obscure in the state. Some of the best and strangest museums in Connecticut are:
- The Museum of Natural and Other Curiosities in Hartford is over 200 years old and holds a wide collection of strange items, such as a mummy hand.
- The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry in Storrs, which might be a little creepy, but it is definitely intriguing as well. The history of puppetry is so rich
- The Cushing Brain Collection in New Haven is just what it sounds like: a massive collection of over 400 abnormal brains that have been turned into wet specimens and line the walls of this odd space.