This Itty Bitty Iowa City Is Actually One Of The Best Antiquing Towns In The Country
Kim Magaraci
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Did you know that there are quite a few Walnut, Iowa antique stores to browse? In fact, this tiny city was named one of the Best Antiquing Cities in America by Fodor’s Travel Guides. If you love shopping for vintage and quirky goods, you’ve got to plan a trip to this Pottawattamie County antiquing mecca.
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This is one of the best destinations in the entire state! For more information on the area, head to the website for Walnut, Iowa.
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For another unique shopping destination in the Hawkeye State, check out this Amish Store.
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