Here's The Perfect Weekend Itinerary If You Love Exploring Iowa's Best Antique Stores
By Raymond Goldfield|Published August 17, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Is there anything better than searching through an old-fashioned antique store? You might find that priceless piece of decor that will be passed down for generations – or you might find your own personal “leg lamp” that will spark conversations at every family holiday. That’s part of the fun – you never know what will be found within these walls. This weekend road trip to the best antique stores in Iowa will take you all the way from Des Moines to Davenport and back again, with eight stops filled with historic items, tchotchkes, and everything in between.
Have you been to any of these antique stores in Iowa? Let us know your favorite spots for antiquing in the Hawkeye State in the comments section. If you’re interested in another road trip to some stores with great bargains, take a look at this tour of the best thrift stores in Iowa.
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