Your Map to Virginia's Best Antiquing Towns

Your Virginia vacation could include a souvenir from the past. Several cities and towns in the Commonwealth have extensive antique shops and consignment stores where you can find a bounty of new-to-you treasures. 

Get ready to map out your antiquing adventure in these nine towns in Virginia. 

Bristol

The birthplace of country music also has a variety of antique shops. Spend your afternoons perusing home decor, jewelry, and collectibles before an evening show at the Paramount. Our picks for antique shops are on the Virginia stretch of State Street, so you can stroll through downtown on your search. 

Grand Antiques—Browse through 15,000 square feet of vendors offering home items, furniture, art, and special items.

Willow Creek Antiques & Collectibles—Find jewelry, glassware, porcelain pieces, and home decor at this shop, established in 2006. 

The Boxwood—You'll discover items from a range of styles and price points at this charming shop. 

Middleburg

Shop the day away in Virginia's horse and hunt country at a variety of chic boutiques and antique shops. Several of our picks are part of the Hunt Country Antique Trail, which you can follow along Route 50 all the way to Aldie, VA. 

Middleburg Antique Gallery—Check out the website to get a preview of the high-end items on offer at this store, which specializes in furniture, lighting, art, and decor. 

Antiques on Washington Street—You'll discover local treasures, American and European furnishings, and a variety of art and decor at the sister store of Middleburg Antique Gallery. 

Hastening Antiques and Design—This interior design haven directly imports 18th and 19th century French provincial, Italian, and English furniture and art. 

Olde Millstones Thrift Shop—This vintage resale shop is right across the street from Antiques on Washington and often runs store-wide sales.

Charlottesville

Treasures await you in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Your trip to Charlottesville can include museums, wineries, historic sites, and natural splendor, in addition to some of the best antiquing in the area. 

Circa—This eclectic shop cultivates the weird and wonderful for your browsing pleasure. 

Oyster House Antiques—Discover traditional antique Chinese furniture, porcelain, and textiles at this high-end store.

Low—Find vintage clothing and vinyl just steps from the Downtown Mall.

Heyday Antiques & Vintage—Explore mid-century modern, classic, industrial, and art deco pieces in this 5,000-sqft vintage marketplace. 

Arsenic & Old Lace—Another shop near the Downtown Mall, this vintage destination has artisan gifts, home decor, and clothing that's even caught the eye of Zendaya. 

High Tor Gear Exchange—Gear up for your outdoor adventures at this consignment shop focused on affordability and environmental preservation. 

Twice Is Nice—This consignment boutique has been selling clothing, furniture, and household items for over 40 years, and regularly awards grants to local nonprofits working to help older adults in the area. 

Gordonsville

Whether you're close to town on a wineries tour or just exploring Orange County, Gordonsville's antiquing offerings are sure to pique your interest. The quaint community has plenty of treasure hunts to go with its mountain views and appealing Main Street. 

Gordonsville Antique & Flea—Search through a broad selection of collectibles, furniture, lighting, and home decor items at this classic antique market. 

Old American Barn—This old barn's second life is as an antique paradise, offering a variety of goods from collectibles to clothing to cookware. 

Trésors—You'll find up-cycled furniture, artisan gifts, vintage treasures, and food from local vendors at this shop. 

Gordonsville Emporium—This consignment store has a varied selection of furniture, clothing, home items, and even crafting supplies. 

Revivals on Main—Discover the quilt of your dreams at this store, which also features jewelry, home decor, and other antiques. 

Folkling—This antique showroom of clothing, textiles, and goods is open on select days and by appointment.

Alexandria

Just minutes from our nation's capital, you can find treasures from every era. Spend an afternoon (or your whole vacation) perusing Alexandria's antique shops. Several of our picks are located in the Old Town neighborhood, so you can combine your browsing with top-notch restaurants and historic sites. 

The Antique Guild—This intimate shop specializes in fine jewelry and limits its capacity to six shoppers at once; mill about Old Town while you wait or schedule an appointment to guarantee a spot. 

Van Bommel Antiek Haus—Expect knowledgeable sellers and a variety of high quality pieces at this Old Town shop. 

Silverman Galleries—For decades, the specialists at this shop have provided a diverse array of antique and period jewelry, as well as appraisals. 

Evolution Home—Find everything from antique to modern home furnishings and accessories at this consignment store with evolving inventory. 

Look Again Resale Shop—Since 1992, this multi-level boutique has offered vintage decor and consignment clothing to savvy shoppers. 

Altavista

Twice a year, hundreds of vendors set up alongside Route 29 from Amherst to Danville for the “100 Mile Yard Sale” in a tradition that began in Altavista in 2015. Whether you're visiting for the legendary sale (that would be the first weekends in May and October) or throughout the year, there are several quality antique spots to check out in the Lynchburg metro area. 

Virginia Found Goods—Stop by during weekend business hours to browse the selection of furniture, home decor, and more antique treasures. 

White Barn Vintage—This once-a-month vintage market brings over 40 vendors to a 10,000-sqft barn.  

The Vintage Rose—You'll find vintage jewelry, art, collectibles, and oddities inside this 18th century tavern-turned-shop. 

Fredericksburg

This vibrant city is brimming with antique treasures. Several of our picks are located in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, so you can walk from shop to shop while enjoying nearby dining and entertainment offerings. 

The Fredericksburg Antique Mall & Clock Shop—Browse over 15,000 square feet of vintage items, collectibles, and oddities from a variety of sellers. 

Blue Shark Antiques & Collectibles—Find everything from 18th century trinkets to classic vinyl records to vintage Star Wars comics at this shop, which has been in business for over 15 years.

R&R Antiques—This two-story shop has a variety of antique offerings and a devoted music section. 

Oldies but Goodies Antiques—Sort through eclectic treasures to find the perfect gift or item for your home. 

Lisa’s Finders Keepers—Located in "the bright pink house on Lafayette," there's plenty of funky and retro pieces to be found at this cozy shop. 

Present & Past Treasures—This upscale resale store gets new furniture, art, and home decor daily.

Artifact—From one-of-a-kind cookware to the lamp you didn't know you needed, this 5,500-sqft boutique marketplace has something for everyone. 

Richmond

The Commonwealth's capital has a variety of antique and vintage shops, in addition to its dozens of thrift and consignment stores. Here are a few must-visit spots with finds from every era. 

West End Antiques Mall—Take your time as you browse through 53,000 square feet of antiques from over 250 booths. 

Sheppard Street Antiques—Find something special for your home or garden at this longstanding antique store. 

Class and Trash—There are two locations of this funky vintage shop with furniture, home decor, and art. 

Bygones Vintage Clothing—This staple of the Carytown neighborhood specializes in Old Hollywood styles and never disappoints with its rotating window displays. 

Blue Bones Vintage—Explore the collection of curated vintage clothes and accessories. 

Halcyon Vintage—For over three decades, vintage clothing fans have flocked to this store for its quality pieces and fair prices. 

Caravati's—Just north of Richmond in Ashland, Caravati's is an architectural salvage operation with a showroom of restored and locally crafted light fixtures, glass pieces, doors, and other artifacts.

Roanoke

Black Dog Salvage—Find antique house parts, garden items, furniture, and decor at this iconic architectural haven. 

Roanoke Antique Mall—Peruse antiques and collectibles at this expansive store.

Charlotte’s Web Antique Mall—Furniture, glassware, and many other eclectic treasures can be found at this antique mall in nearby Salem, VA. 

New to Me Consignment Boutique—For over 20 years, this shop has been curating clothes, shoes, accessories, furniture, and home decor for your treasure-hunting pleasure. 

Creative Cat Consignment—Check out antique pieces including gold and sterling silver items, furniture, and ceramics at this store.

Roanoke Mountain Adventures—Shop used outdoor gear before you start your next mountain adventure.  

Other Antiquing Highlights

Keep the vintage hunt alive at these standout stores in cities and towns around the Commonwealth. 

• Antique Annex, Falls Church
• Strasburg Emporium, Strasburg
• Copper Fox Antiques, Sperryville
• Thrift Store USA, Norfolk
• The Factory Antique Mall, Verona
• Remix Market, Williamsburg
• The Oak Antique Mall, Petersburg