What’s the only thing better than coming back from a shopping trip with bags full of goodies? Coming back with bags full of goodies – and your wallet not feeling completely empty! For those who frequent Iowa’s best thrift and antique shops, that feeling is surprisingly common. From one end of Iowa to another, there are great stores filled with clothing, furniture, antiques, and those bizarre finds you never knew you needed until you set eyes on them. So hop in the car for the ultimate bargain hunters’ road trip to find the best thrift stores in Iowa!

What’s the only thing better than coming back from a shopping trip with bags full of goodies? Coming back with bags full of goodies – and your wallet not feeling completely empty! For those who frequent Iowa’s best thrift and antique shops, that feeling is surprisingly common. From one end of Iowa to another, there are great stores filled with clothing, furniture, antiques, and those bizarre finds you never knew you needed until you set eyes on them. So hop in the car for the ultimate bargain hunters’ road trip to find the best thrift stores in Iowa!

From Sioux City to Davenport, the Hawkeye State is full of bargains and hidden finds worth their weight in gold.
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1. Whistle Stop Antique Shop (Sioux City)
The Whistle Stop Antique Shop/Facebook
The most classic antique shop on this list, you'll be able to take a walk through the decades here.
This store might just take you right back to your childhood, with a unique assortment of toys, clothing, and china.
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2. Funky Finds Vintage & Retro (Des Moines)
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Far out, man! It's always the '60s and '70s in this hippie-themed store.
If you want to outfit your house like it's Woodstock tomorrow, you'll find everything you need right here.
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3. Crowded Closet (Iowa City)
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This non-profit thrift store helps severral local charities, and has a combination of the practical and the bizarre.
You'll also find a surprising selection of the local fashions here, so don't be surprised if you come home with a whole new wardrobe.
Crowded Closet/Facebook
4. Upscale Resale (Iowa City)
Upscale Resale Iowa City/Facebook
Primarily a secondhand store, this humble storefront has friendly owners and a wide and unpredictable selection.
If you're looking for larger items like home furnishings, this is probably the best place to find them. They'll even deliver to your home.
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5. Rocket Resale (Davenport)
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When you think of a thrift store, you probably think of something like Rocket Resale - the crowded store full of the wackiest items you can imagine.
And it doesn't disappoint! The odds are if you're going to find your own version of the famous "Leg Lamp", it'll be in this store. Look around for the perfect decoration for your home that just screams "This was made for me".
Rocket Resale/Facebook

Have you taken a bargain hunters’ road trip to find the best thrift stores in Iowa yet? Let us know your must-stop shops and your favorite finds in the comments section. If you’re looking for another throwback treat in Des Moines, check out the oldest deli in Iowa.

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Featured Addresses
Funky Finds Vintage & Retro, 1731 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Whistle Stop Antique Shop, 506 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA 51101, USA
Crowded Closet Thrift Shop, 851 Hwy 6 E, #101, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Upscale Resale, 3305 Hwy 1 SW Ste 28, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Rocket Resale, 1106 Mound St, Davenport, IA 52803, USA