Get Your Antique Fix on Route 66
On the hunt for antiques, collectibles and special home décor? Take a road trip along The Last Hundred Miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois and discover a treasure trove of quaint one-of-a-kind gems. Historic buildings are converted into shops. Storefronts with interesting window displays beckon shoppers to enter. Large spaces filled with treasures of all sizes and shapes invite everyone to browse. Flea markets showcase items from many decades and dealers. Smaller repurposed spaces provide that more personalized shopping experience. Be sure to set time aside for specialty shopping along the Mother Road. Let this be your guide in planning your next antique adventure.
Edwardsville
The Doll Corner has everything doll collectors desire on the first floor and a haven for antique collectors in the second floor gallery.
Vintage 71 offers home décor, shabby chic, industrial and rustic designs, new merchandise plus frequent additions to inventory.
Collinsville
Antiques and Accents by Vadna brings together items from the past in an eclectic inventory that is sure to please even the most discriminating shopper.
Re-Find Relics offers curated antiques, collectibles, thrift finds and unique treasures.
Livingston
The Pink Elephant Antique Mall — located in the former Livingston High School building — showcases the wares of more than 50 antique dealers in addition to serving food at a working diner and preserving an exciting collection of oversized outdoor statues.
Carlinville
Located on the town’s central square, Historic Treasures showcases precious antiques and other collectibles in a well-preserved downtown building.
Mother Road Antique Mall offers a variety of antique and vintage goods for anyone’s style or needs.
Willow Antiques, Vintage, Art features a carefully curated selection of treasures designed to appeal and please the discriminating shopper.
Litchfield
Collectors and shoppers love to browse all things vintage, antique and unique at Lighthouse Antique Mall with more than 60 vendors and 75 booths.
Find antiques, books, furniture — both untouched and restored — and many more treasures at Phyllbena’s Antiques.
Virden
Country Crock Antiques and Gifts is the place to find a charming selection of small antiques and unique gifts, all under one roof with 11 talented vendors.
Raymond
Find quality antiques, vintage and unique items with every shopping excursion to Twisted Whiskers Antiques.
Worden
The Chirping Frog is a vibrant antique mall with 80 different vendors offering vintage, home décor, collectibles, antiques and artisan products.
Flea Markets
For that one-stop search on the antique shopping journey, be sure to check out the excellent flea markets located in Southwest Illinois.
At Edwardsville Flea Market, find needs, wants and luxuries in the ever-changing inventory.
Granite City’s Historic Route 66 Flea Market offers quality items at bargain prices in a nostalgic setting to recall the past and the Mother Road.
Homestead Flea Market in Bethalto features over 6,000 square feet of unique and one-of-a-kind items.
The Riverside Flea Market in the heart of downtown Grafton combines shopping adventures with riverfront views and local vibes.
Litchfield Indoor Flea Market is a special shopping experience, open the 2nd and 4th weekends of every month only.
Route 66 Flea Market and Storage in Staunton, located on historic Route 66, offers new finds and rare antiques — plus so much more.
Find that pick from the past at Litchfield Pickers Market — every 2nd Sunday, May through October.
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Laura Warfel