Spend The Day Exploring Dozens Of Bargain Stores In Connecticut's Quiet Corner
By Lisa Sammons|Published March 03, 2022
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
The northeast corner of Connecticut tends to get a bad reputation. The area is primarily rural, with few larger cities like we have on the coast. The area is so uneventful that it’s been nicknamed the “Quiet Corner.” One thing that the Quiet Corner is known for, though, is a variety of thrift and antique stores. You could spend all weekend exploring some of the bargain shops here. There’s nothing quite like the joy of finding hidden treasure at a great price. There are plenty of thrift stores in Connecticut’s quiet corner worth checking out. Here are a few of our favorites:
Kluttered Klosets is a great little consignment shop in Putnam. They recently moved to a new location and everything is so well organized. They frequently have live vendor shows and there's a high turnover of items, so stop in frequently to see what's new! You can find out more information on their Facebook.
Buy It Sell It Consignment: 626 School St, Putnam, CT 06260
Buy It Sell It Consignment, 626 School St, Putnam, CT 06260, USA
Another great consignment shop in Putnam is Buy It Sell It Consignment. This little shop has a little bit of everything, with home decor, clothing, and more. They've got frequent sales and regularly post items on their Facebook.
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Antiques Marketplace: 109 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260
ANTIQUES MARKETPLACE, 109 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260, USA
Scranton's Shops is another great multi-dealer antique store in Connecticut. Located in the cute little town of Woodstock, this place has over 3,000 square feet of merchandise. You can find plenty of folk art, decor, and more in this old converted blacksmith's shop. Visit their website for more information.
Stafford Thrift Shop: 2 River Rd # 101, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
Stafford Thrift Shop, 2 River Rd # 101, Stafford Springs, CT 06076, USA
The small town of Stafford Springs has a population of around 11,000 people and has some great spots for shopping. One popular spot for local bargain hunters is the Stafford Thrift Shop, which has been around for an incredible 50 years. They've got fantastic deals on all kinds of items and frequently sell clothing by the bagful. Find out more on the town's website.
The Book Cellar at Travelers Restaurant: Basement, 1257 Buckley Hwy # I-84, Union, CT 06076
The Traveler Restaurant, 1257 Buckley Hwy # I-84, Union, CT 06076, USA
Putnam is home to many of the best antique shops in Connecticut, and yet another gem there is Jeremiah's Antiques and Shoppes. This is a great locally-owned shop that has plenty of fascinating antique items you won't find anywhere else. Get more information from their Facebook.
Obviously, there are plenty of other great antique stores and thrift shops in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner that we didn’t have time to mention. If you’ve got one that you feel deserves a shout out, mention it in the comments!
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